8.9 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1339 – Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Waters off the Coast of Somalia – (14 September 2011)Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy - Annex 2 - Section 8 Ship Protection Measures - 8.9 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

8.9 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

 Once an attack is underway and pirates are firing weaponry at the vessel, it is difficult and dangerous to observe whether the pirates have managed to gain access. The use of CCTV coverage allows a degree of monitoring of the progress of the attack from a less exposed position:

  • Consider the use of CCTV cameras to ensure coverage of vulnerable areas, particularly the poop deck.
  • Consider positioning CCTV monitors at the rear of the bridge in a protected position.
  • Further CCTV monitors could be located at the Safe Muster Point/Citadel (see section 8.13)
  • Recorded CCTV footage may provide useful evidence after an attack.
Parent topic: Section 8 Ship Protection Measures
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