Guidance

Supplying documentation in support of a maritime anti-piracy licence registration

What private maritime security companies (PMSCs) need to provide to comply with licence conditions.

This guidance is for PMSCs who need to register to use the open general trade control licence (maritime anti-piracy) (OGTCL MA-P).

It explains what information you must supply to Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) before you can use the OGTCL MA-P licence.

You cannot use your OGTCL MA-P licence until we have authorised its use.

What documents you need to provide

You must supply one of the following:

You must also supply:

You must supply this information under the terms and conditions of the OGTCL MA-P licence.

Where to send your documents

Email your supporting documents to eco.antipiracy@trade.gov.uk with your GBOGE reference number in the title of the email.

You must use your unique GBOGE reference in all correspondence with us about your OGTCL MA-P licence. Your GBOGE reference is provided by letter after you register on SPIRE, the online export licensing system.

The GBOGE letter is a registration document. It does not permit you to use the OGTCL MA-P licence.

Assessing documentation

We will assess your documentation with our advisers. This may be a short process if all the armouries and third parties you have nominated have been previously approved. You should allow at least 10 working days for this entire process to be completed.

If we need to review any organisations that have not been assessed before, the process may take longer. We may request additional information from you by email.

Registration approval

If your registration is approved, you will receive an approval letter confirming that:

  • your documentation is in order
  • your OGTCL MA-P licence can be used

You must keep the approval letter in your records for compliance.

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Published 25 July 2022

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