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The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) at its 90th session (16 to 25 May 2012) adopted the following guidance on Private Armed Security.

Newly adopted guidance at MSC 90 (25 May 2012) -

Interim guidance to private maritime security companies providing privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in the High Risk Area

Newly adopted guidance at MSC 90 (25 May 2012) - MSC.1/Circ.1405/Rev.2

Revised Interim guidance to shipowners, ship operators and shipmaster on

the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships in

the High Risk Area (revokes MSC. 1/Circ.1405/Rev.1)

Newly adopted guidance at MSC 90 (25 May 2012) - Coming soon

Interim guidance for flag States on measures to prevent and mitigate

Somalia-based piracy