Regulation

Armed Guards

Greek Policies Demonstrate Acknowledgment of Shipping's Vitality

Greece's new administration is adopting economic policies that will encourage development of the maritime sector.

The country had considered implementing a tax on shipping to bolster the economy, but decided that encouraging shipowners to increase their fleet was the better option.

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Dutch shipowner will flag out due to national ban of armed guards

Dutch shipowner Seatrade Groningen has begun to remove vessels that trade in areas at high-risk for piracy from the national flag as a result of the registry's ban on armed guards.

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Calls for clarity regarding armed guards

Maritime lawyer John A.C. Cartner provides some ideas on how parties on both sides of the armed guards debate can better reach a middle ground.

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Considering alternatives to armed guards in countering piracy

The Dubai-based ship service and supply firm Goltens is promoting technologies that provide alternative methods to countering piracy than armed guards.

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With Armed Guards’ Presence Increasing, More Transparency Needed

As the continued issue of piracy increases the use of armed guards onboard vessels in response, the need for coordinating international guidelines has also escalated.

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Sarosh Zaiwalla speaks with the ISRR on Piracy

Following publishing our article about IMO member Sarosh Zaiwalla's suggestion for a UN Naval Task Force, the ISRR reached out to Mr. Zaiwalla to express our support for his proposal. Mr. Zaiwalla was kind enough to share some further thoughts with us.

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Industry Discussion of Armed Guards Continues

The maritime community has been discussing the use of armed guards aboard vessels in response to the continued issue of piracy within the Gulf of Aden and other high risk areas.

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