GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
- A dedicated visual lookout on the bridge giving particular attention to the movement of small boats in the vicinity of the ship ( usually they display erratic course and lights)
- Lookout by radar for the movement of small boats in the vicinity of the ship.
- Patrolmen in groups of two, keeping a roving watch on the deck, with walkie talkies.
- Fire hoses rigged on the sunken deck and main deck railing at midship and near L./boats railing on either sides.
- Fire line to be kept pressurised, with anchor wash open.
- Place a dummy of the sunken deck railing facing aft.
- Sunken deck illuminated by switching on the flood lights (taking care light does not interfere the safety of navigation.
- Searchlights checked working and kept ready.
- Aldis Lamp tested and kept ready.
- Test the working condition of forward electric horn and check the air to be available for main mast air whistle. So as to able to sound an alarm, attract the attention of other vessels or even to let the pirates know that their presence has been detected.
- All entrances to the accommodation , except for one wheelhouse door, should be secured from inside.
- Monitor VHF traffic.
- Secure all restricted spaces and unsupervised access points in high threat areas.
- Crew to be familiar with the fire alarm manual push button in various locations
- Additional Precautions:
During Sailing :
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