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The German government has finally approved the draft law that will ultimately govern the employment of private maritime security companies on board Germany-flagged vessels. However, the new rules are not expected to be in place for at least another 12 months. The federal export control authority BAFA will be responsible for the certification process, [...]
Marine safety concern, BCB International, has warned world leaders to consider the dangers of using armed guards on board vessels, which may have tragic and unintended consequences. The leaders are due to meet next month in Kenya at an anti-piracy conference. Some commentators believed that the use of armed personnel could spark a dangerous escalation [...]
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An Inter-Ministerial Group of Officers (IMGO) has been set up to deal with hostage situation arising out of the hijacking of merchant vessels with Indian crew on board. The owners and flag administration of the hijacked vessels are contacted through Indian Missions abroad to ensure that they take suitable steps for the safety and early [...]
