
Global Counter Piracy Guidance for Companies, Masters and Seafarers
This publication is jointly authored by shipping industry organisations and supported by military organisations. It provides guidance to shipping companies, Masters and mariners on both combating and reporting on piracy attacks and armed robbery against ships. The publication is free to download.
This guidance is applicable to all ship types and complements regional guidance on piracy and maritime security. It covers the latest risk/threat assessment and ship protection measures. Masters’ responsibilities are also outlined, such as the development of an Emergency Communication Plan. Internationally applicable advice is given on the use of armed guards and on responding to all levels of a piracy attack.?
Piracy
and
armed
robbery
at
sea
is
an
organised
and
persistent
criminal
activity
prevalent
in
many
parts
of
the
world.
Attackers
are
often
aggressive
and
subject
their
victims
to
violence
and
ill
treatment.
Ships
have
been
hijacked,
either
for
a
ransom
payment
for
the
release
of
captive
seafarers,
theft
of
cargo
or
both.
Some
seafarers
have
been
held
hostage
for
several
years.
Experience
shows
that
applying
the
recommendations
in
this
guidance
will
help
ships
to
detect,
avoid,
deter
or
delay
attacks.
Not all mitigation measures in this guidance will be applicable to every ship type or in every region. Companies, CSOs and Masters should use this guidance when conducting threat and risk assessments.
The purpose of this guidance is to protect seafarers, the ship and cargo. It also aims to facilitate threat/risk assessment and planning for voyages transiting areas where the threat of piracy attack and armed robbery exists.
Section 1 Introduction
Section 2 Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships Worldwide
Section 3 Voluntary Reporting
Section 4 Company Threat and Risk Assessment
Section 5 Company Planning
Section 6 Ship Master’s Planning
Section 7 Ship Protection Measures (SPM)
Section 8 Action on Attack and/or Boarding
Section 9 Post Incident Reporting
Section 10 Humanitarian Considerations
Appendix
A
Other
Maritime
Security
Threats
Annex
A
Western
Indian
Ocean
Region
Annex B Gulf of Guinea Region
Annex C Asian Region
Supporting Organisations
Supporting Naval/Military Forces/Law Enforcement Organisations
- Number of Pages:
- 0
- Published Date:
- August 2018
- Binding Format:
- Paperback
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