Anti-piracy Armed Protection on a Transit Basis

Armed protection is available for merchant ships transiting the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean as set out here through ISSG Holdings, Ltd.:

We have been able to overcome the obstacles that previously hindered the carriage of firearms in various ports and countries.In order to facilitate the provision of armed security, we now can place a team on board the vessel, as well as conduct an armed escort for the vessel at the same time. This method gives a much better defensive posture to the vessel while overcoming the various obstacles of port restrictions for firearms.

I am not employed by nor do I receive any compensation by ISSG Holdings.

Not that I am opposed to that concept. I like private enterprise.