Applicable law
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Applicable law

  3.3 PMSC should have awareness and understanding of applicable laws of flag, port and coastal States with respect to the transport, carriage, storage and use of firearmsfootnote and security-related equipment and the use of force. In particular PMSC should have:

  • .1 understanding of applicable national laws with respect to the transport, carriage, storage and use of firearms and security-related equipment, noting that the approvals from the flag State should be obtained by the shipowners and ship operators and that the PCASP engaged carry the required firearms licence issued or endorsed by the flag State as prescribed; and

  • .2 access to competent maritime legal advice on a 24/7 basis, recognizing the complexity of applicable laws concerning the carriage and use of firearms and security-related equipment on board merchant ships.

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