New Delhi: In the wake of recent spate in pirate attack, the government may soon allow armed guards onboard the merchant vessels.
The Shipping Authorities have prepared a draft notification to permit armed personnel on board merchant vessels.
The notification is expected to be finalised in a fortnight or so and government may allow 4 to 6 armed guards on the vessels.
The Shipping Authorities have prepared a draft notification to permit armed personnel on board merchant vessels.
The notification is expected to be finalised in a fortnight or so and government may allow 4 to 6 armed guards on the vessels.
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