Plan , Prepare , Protect
ReCAAP ISC and BIMCO have jointly launched an Anti-piracy Poster, aims to serve as a check-off list to seafarers for risk assessment, preparation for transitand recommended actions if under attack orboarded, and as a constant reminder to “Be Prepared”. In order to prevent piracy, seafarers should plan, prepare and protect as follows:
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Assess Risks
- Review threat characteristics
- Consider ship’s size, speed, freeboard, access points
- Consider defensive measures
- Evaluate crew size, experience and training level
- Consider route, weather, navigation
- Check navy pesence, group transits/ convoys
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Prepare your transit
- Report to authorities
- Develop emergency communication plan
- Avoid areas of recent piracy activity
- Use weather as an anti-piracy measure
- If possible, transit during night
- Review Ships’s Security Plan
- Limit access to key compartments and equipement
- Employ obstacles (razor wire, water spray etc)
- Consider personal protection gear
- Establish alarm procedures
- Intensify watchkeeping, extra security personnel
- Review latest advice on Safe Muser Points/ Citadels
- Drill the crew
- Equip citadel/ safe muster points: communications and provisions
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Click at the poster below to read more guidelines on how to transit with care, what to do if under attack and if boarded
