The document outlines an anti-hijacking contingency plan for a ship. It lists security measures to implement prior to entering high risk waters, including establishing communications, radar watch, deck lighting, patrols, securing fire hoses and stores, and noting local authority contact details. It also describes briefing crew to remain calm and cooperate with any hostile boarders without resisting or returning aggression, while letting the master ascertain what the boarders want. The plan references a section for dealing with sighted suspicious crafts or persons.
The document outlines an anti-hijacking contingency plan for a ship. It lists security measures to implement prior to entering high risk waters, including establishing communications, radar watch, deck lighting, patrols, securing fire hoses and stores, and noting local authority contact details. It also describes briefing crew to remain calm and cooperate with any hostile boarders without resisting or returning aggression, while letting the master ascertain what the boarders want. The plan references a section for dealing with sighted suspicious crafts or persons.
The document outlines an anti-hijacking contingency plan for a ship. It lists security measures to implement prior to entering high risk waters, including establishing communications, radar watch, deck lighting, patrols, securing fire hoses and stores, and noting local authority contact details. It also describes briefing crew to remain calm and cooperate with any hostile boarders without resisting or returning aggression, while letting the master ascertain what the boarders want. The plan references a section for dealing with sighted suspicious crafts or persons.
F-18 Anti-hijacking or hostile boarding contingency plan
Ship’s name: IMO No.
Place: Date / Time: /
PRIOR TO ENTERING KNOWN HIGH SECURITY RISK WATERS OR HARBOUR, THIS PLAN SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED
ACTIVITIES CHECK TIME
1. COMMUNICATIONS ESTABLISHED
2. Radar watch established
3. Deck lighting on 4. Patrols established 5. Patrols issued with hand torches 6. Fire hoses rigged 7. Fire main charged 8. All doors into accommodation locked (one open for patrol access) 9. All stores secured 10. External engine room entrances secured 11. Note contact details for local authorities to save time in emergency
12. Brief personnel on action in event of hostile boarding as follows:-
Need to stay calm Not to resist armed boarders Co-operate reasonably with boarders Do not return abuse or aggression Master to ascertain what the boarders want, crew to try not to get involved in negotiations