Arms and Weapons Control Policy
Document ID: APM002
01 Dec 2024
Carriage of arms such as cargo and tools used for normal operation of the vessel are exempted from the scope of this policy.
The Company:
- Is committed to comply with all national and international legislation on carriage of arms onboard the vessel
- Prohibits carriage of any arms or weapons by crew on board, including swords, firearms and other explosives
- Will cooperate fully with any port authority in the prosecution of any person carrying unauthorised arms on board
The Company permits:
- Government officials entitled to carry arms while on duty, to board the vessel for any official work
- Armed security guards at the gangway when required by port regulations. Master should obtain information on conditions of their deployment through the agent and brief the crew
- Armed guards on board the vessel to enhance security at sea, subject to flag state approval and based on a risk assessment
Master:
- Is responsible for the storage of arms to prevent unauthorised access
- Must do the necessary reporting to authorities prior to arrival in port
- Must ensure records of all arms are maintained in Logbook
Detailed procedures to comply with this policy can be found in the Security Manual of the Company’s Safety Management System and ship specific Ship Security Plans.
NAME :Capt Shravan Kumar
Designation :CEO