7 If Boarded by Pirates

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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1332 – Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Water off the Coast of Somalia – (16 June 2009) - Annex 1 – Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia (February 2009) - Recommended Best Management Practices - 7 If Boarded by Pirates

7 If Boarded by Pirates

a. Before pirates gain access to the bridge, inform UKMTO, MSCHOA and if time permits the Company.

b. Offer no resistance; this could lead to unnecessary violence and harm to crew.

c. If the bridge/engine room is to be evacuated, then the main engine should be stopped, all way taken off if possible and the ship navigated clear of other ships.

d. Remain calm and co-operate fully with the pirates.

e. Ensure all crew, other than bridge team, stay together in one location.

f. If in a locked down “citadel” ensure internal protection/cover is available in case the pirates attempt to force entry. Keep clear of entry point/doors and portholes/windows – do not resist entry.

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