5.1 This section addresses the specific aspects
of PCASP deployment and the role of PMSC in ensuring efficient and
successful deployments, including communications with the shipowner
or operator. The particulars of PCASP deployment will vary depending
on the ship type and the details of its voyage. However, in order
to demonstrate a minimum level of competence, PMSC should be able
to fulfil the recommendations detailed below to the greatest extent
necessary.
5.2 In addition to the usual features of a contractual
agreement, the contract between the shipping company and the PMSC
should cover the agreements reached as a result of deployment considerations,
as listed but not limited to those identified below:
5.3 Applicable national laws and regulations (e.g.
flag State, port State and coastal State) on the transport, carriage,
storage, embarkation, disembarkation, or use of PCSAP and firearms
and security-related equipment will need to be considered and reflected
in operational practice on a case-by-case basis.