Checklist for pirates attack or transit in HRA or High Risk Area

Held Communication Equipment.     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.

AMIT KUMAR

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