8.2 Watchkeeping and Enhanced Vigilance
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8.2 Watchkeeping and Enhanced Vigilance

 Prior to entering the High Risk Area, it is recommended that preparations are made to support the requirement for increased vigilance by:

  • Providing additional lookouts for each Watch. Additional lookouts should be fully briefed.
  • Considering a shorter rotation of the Watch period in order to maximise alertness of the lookouts.
  • Ensuring that there are sufficient binoculars for the enhanced Bridge Team, preferably anti glare.
  • Considering use of night vision optics.
  • Maintaining a careful Radar Watch.

 Well constructed dummies placed at strategic locations around the vessel can give an impression of greater numbers of people on watch.

Parent topic: Section 8 Ship Protection Measures
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