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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1443 – Interim Guidance to Private Maritime Security Companies Providing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on Board Ships in the High Risk Area1 – (25 May 2012) - Annex – Interim Guidance to Private Maritime Security Companies Providing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on Board Ships in the High Risk Area1 - 3 PMSC company requirements - Insurance cover

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  3.4 PMSC should hold and maintain for the duration of the contract:

  • .1 public and employers liability insurance cover to an appropriate level and as required by the shipowner; and

  • .2 personal accident, medical expenses, hospitalization and repatriation insurance.

  3.5 As firearms and other security-related equipment are to be part of the contracted plan, PMSC should insure their personnel to carry and use firearms on such voyages for accident, injury and damage arising from the use of firearms and liability for any claim that might arise from the carriage and/or negligent or intentional misuse of firearms.

  3.6 PMSC should note references in MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2 on the vital need for shipowners, charterers and underwriters to review all provisions in their charters and policies to ensure adequate attention is paid to the questions raised with respect to the impact that deployment of PCASP may have on the shipowner's property and liability insurance cover.


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