Emergency Contact BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels Home Latest updates Publications BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels 5 Mar 2012 Sign up for alerts Members are referred to BIMCO’s GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels (GUARDCON), published on 28th March 2012. The decision as to whether to employ guards (whether armed or unarmed) is an operational one for Members. In making that decision Members must always comply with flag State law as well as any applicable local laws. Members are also reminded of their obligation to follow the due diligence principles set out in IMO MSC Circular 14051 together with Best Management Practices (currently Version 4, August 2011). Share: Share: Back to top Latest insights 21 Apr 2026 Annual Report 2025 View article Annual Report 2025 23 Feb 2026 年规则 2026 View article 年规则 2026 23 Feb 2026 Regels 2026 View article Regels 2026 Sign up for alerts