Piracy at Sea

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THINGS MUST TO DO IN

PIRACY AREA

SWIPE LEFT
FOR TIPS

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Update of Latest Happenings in


the High Risk Areas

Based on collected information, carry out a


thorough risk assessment of the vessel to
assess the likelihood and consequences of
piracy attacks.

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Ship security Assessment and


Plan
ISPS LEVEL 2

SECURITY

It is the duty of the company/owner to review


the SSA and SSP on a regular basis under the
ISPS code.

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Take all Measures for


Crew Safety

As pirates may use guns to fire at the ship,


proper ballistic protection must be provided to
the ship’s crew during piracy attack.

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Check Ship’s Freeboard

Freeboard

It is said that the ships having a minimum


freeboard greater than 8 meters have better
chances of escaping a piracy attempt.

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Keep Ship at Full Speed

Full Ahead

It is difficult for pirates to board at high speeds,


ships are recommended to proceed at full speed
during their transit through high risk area.

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Keep Anti- Piracy Measures


Ready
Satellite Long Range Water
Tracking Acoustic Device Cannon
Additional
Lookouts
(Including
Dummies)

Armed
Guards

Barbed
Wires

Anti-Piracy
Piracy
Increased CCTV Laser Gun
Alarm
Speed Camera Pirates

Keep all anti-piracy measures handy and


ensure they are in proper working condition.
Crew members must know how to operate
them in emergency situations.

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Check Fire Pumps and Engines

Ensure that the engines are working properly


as the ship will be required to transit at full
speed through the high risk zone.

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Brief Crew and Conduct Drill

Before entering the high risk zone, the ship’s crew


should be properly briefed on the preparations
and piracy drill should also be conducted.

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HAVE YOU EVER TRANSITED HIGH RISK
PIRACY AREAS ON YOUR SHIP?
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