Armed guards on British merchant ships?

[ChasB46]

From the BBC today http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-14060044
Pity we do not have enough Royal Marine resources, yet.

[prepps]

I know the swedish Wallenius will have armed guards on their ships from now on and im sure others will follow.

[steve149c]

This really is a development, I myself sail as Chief Officer, and whilst I don't go through heightened areas of piracy, I am familiar with UK Legislation. It really is a massive U-turn for the government, and not before time. But I must say, I would prefer to have armed guards onboard that having to be responsible for firing the weapons myself.

Will watch this with interest,

Cheers

Steve