If a vessel is attacked within territorial waters, what might it NOT be able to depend upon?

1. Assistance from warships of an international counter-piracy force operating in adjacent

international waters

The reduction in the number of successful pirate attacks is attributed to the international counter piracy
measures and which one of the following factors

1. Vessels generally being faster ---

2. Falling competence levels amongst the pirates ---
3. Increased media coverage

There is a good evidence to show that pirates will avoid attacking which one of the following vessels

1. A vessel that is well prepared against attack

If a pirate attack is happening on a vessel, which kind of message would the vessel broadcast on the VHF
radio

1. Mayday

Select ONE option that best describes the nature of plastic explosive

1. Plastic explosive is a soft, pliable material

Why can the master and watchkeeping officers not rely on radar to alert them to the approach of pirates
in small boats ---

1. Because the boats are often made of wood and present poor radar targets.
2. Because the Master and Officers cannot watch the radar screens all the time

The primary information on preparing the vessel against attacks by pirates is located in which of the
following sources

1. The ISPS code ---

Select one option that best describes the nature of nitro-glycerine explosive

1. Nitro-glycerine is a clear, very dangerous liquid

Select one of the options which best identifies the product that is recommended to be applied to a
window to prevent glass splinters flying around if it is hit by a bullet

1. Shatter-resistant, adhesive film

Select one term to best describe the successive counter-piracy defensive arrangements supporting a
merchant vessel

1. Layered defence

Select one of the options that best describes the primary role of an on-board security team

1. To tell the crew what to do if pirates get on board ---

2. To assist and advise the master on security for a high risk area

Select the one option that describes what personnel on the open deck, such as lookouts, should do
immediately if the pirates get close and start firing

1. Prepare fire hoses to direct at any pirates who attempt to board the vessel ---
 2. Make their way across to the other side of the vessel and continue to monitor developments
when possible ---

If a merchant vessel is successfully hijacked by a small group of pirates, what can normally be
anticipated within a short while afterwards

1. The pirates will give the master a letter claiming ownership of his vessel, to comply with
international law ---

Who is responsible for the conduct of anti-piracy lookouts during the transit of a high-risk area

1. The ships safety officer ---

To avoid injury from weapons fired at a vessel by pirates, what is the main basic guideline to be followed

1. The crew should all be issued with steel helmets ---

When the shipping company contracts with a private maritime security company and sends a team
onboard, who will direct the vessels crew in their safety and security duties

1. The company security officer ---

What speed should a vessel maintain in order to put pirates off from attacking

1. 25 knots ---
2. 15 knots

Select one option that describes the likely course of action that pirates who wish to negotiate a ransom
for a hijacked vessel will like

1. They will keep the vessel at sea ---

International law recognizes that piracy takes place on the high seas.

1. Armed robbery

Select one of the options which best describes the value of a citadel on a vessel, sailing in an area with a
naval presence. If pirates board the vessel

1. The master will be able to coordinate and control all defence measures against the pirates from
this one location ---

Which one of the following is a particular feature of piracy activity off west Africa

1. Taking vessels and crews hostage and demanding ransom ---

2. Violence associated with an inability to communicate with the pirates in a common language

If a small craft suspected of being involved in pirate activity, is manoeuvring dangerously directly ahead
of the vessel, what should the master do

1. Manoeuvre according to reports from the forecastle lookout ---

Select one option to explain why pirates boats sometimes broadcast false radio distress messages

1. To try to get a merchant vessel to reduce speed in response

Which one of the following organisations broadcasts regular live piracy alerts and bulletins

1. IMO ---

Which item is considered to be the most effective item of a military or naval anti-piracy task force
 1. The laser-guided missile ---

Which one of the options best describes the areas for which extra vigilant monitoring by look-outs is
recommended for

1. Blind and shadow sectors behind the vessel

Which one of the given expressions best describes the tiered system of defensive measures for a
merchant vessel to defend itself against pirate attack

1. Layered defence

Why should crew members not attempt to manually direct fire hoses at pirate boats ---

1. Because their actions may attract gunfire and they are exposed
2. Because a sudden increase in water pressure may knock them off their feet and therefore
reduce the security status of that area of the deck

Pirates generally observe a potential target before attacking ---

1. Slow speed and low freeboard

2. Slow response when approached
3. Faulty radio and radar equipment

By what name are the larger vessels that are used by pirates to extend their operations out into ocean
areas generally known

1.