AT |
SEA |
Yes | No |
| 1 | All access to Engine Room, Bridge & Accommodation is closed. (Deck Watch Keepers to have access to accommodation from one Bridge Wing Door only) | ||
| 2 | Extra lookout posted on Bridge & on Deck forward and Aft along with Hand held Communication Equipment. | ||
| 3 | One Radar at small range to locate small moving crafts. | ||
| 4 | Signal to warn of terrorist attack discussed with Ship’s Staff. | ||
| 5 | Safe Mustering Area within the accommodation decided upon. | ||
| 6 | Search Light on Bridge in good working Order. | ||
| 7 | Adequate lighting arrangements made on shipside to dazzle potential Boarders. (Ensure that such lighting does not come in way of safe navigation due backscatter.) | ||
| 8 | Anchor Hawse Pipe Plates are in place and locked to prevent boarding. | ||
| 9 | Holds/Tanks entrances are sealed/locked. | ||
| 10 | All Stores not in use sealed/locked. | ||
| 11 | Deck Line under Pressure and hoses rigged at strategic intervals. | ||
| 12 | Aware of position of other vessels in the vicinity. (To warn or to require assistance). | ||
| 13 | Working Frequency of Nearest Radio Station or VHF Channel being monitored. | ||
| 14 | Note last drill carried out to train Ship’s staff in above procedures. | ||
| IN | PORT / ANCHOR | ||
| 1 | Access to the Ship restricted to one point. (Pilot ladders pulled up & secured) | ||
| 2 | Gangway & Deckwatch linked with Duty Officer &/or Master through Hand
Held Communication Equipment. |
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| 3 | Regular rounds of vessel made, specially unfrequented areas. | ||
| 4 | Log of each person-boarding vessel being maintained. Identification & purpose of Visit noted. | ||
| 5 | Person to meet the Master or any other staff on board escorted while on board. | ||
| 6 | Overside watch maintained for swimmers & Small unmotorised crafts near ship side. | ||
| 7 | Hawse Pipe cover in place, locked & anchor wash water running. | ||
| 8 | Movement of Private Security Guards monitored. | ||
| 9 | Stores/Spares received checked against invoice. (Unidentified / suspicious parcels brought to Master’s notice.) | ||
| 10 | Movement of Stevedores and other persons restricted to working areas on board. | ||
| 11 | Contact details of Agent, Harbour Police, Fire Fighting Department displayed and known to all on board. |
NOTE :
The Duty Officer &/or Master/SSO to ensure that the ship staff is trained and importance of duties delegated and understood by them.
A few points are applicable to both, at sea and in port, and should be considered for total security of vessel and personnel on board.
