Private security companies (PSCs) are at risk of becoming a weak link in efforts to prevent the diversion of weapons and materiel of war. Not only does diversion damage the reputations, operational performance, and profitability of PSCs, but it can also lead to destabilization on a local and national level.

'The globalization and expansion of the private security industry has led to concerns about whether the industry has adequate safeguards to prevent sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and other human rights abuses, by its personnel.'

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This Research Note summarizes the findings of a chapter on floating armouries in the Small Arms Survey 2015: Weapons and the World. It presents basic information on the number of floating armouries operating in the HRA, their use, the number of arms they store, and an overview of some of the nascent—and potential—approaches to regulating floating armouries to ensure safe and secure practices.