Nautical Term: PMSC
Definition of PMSC
A Private Maritime Security Contractor (PMSC) is a privately owned and operated company that provides maritime security services to vessels at sea or in port. These services may include the provision of armed or unarmed security personnel, surveillance equipment, and other security measures.
For example, a container ship sailing through the Gulf of Aden may hire a PMSC to provide security services during the high-risk piracy zone.
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