Response to Distress/Security Double Alerts

3 The Committee, recognizing the potential consequences of failure to provide a prompt and adequate response to the distress alert element of a “distress/security double alert” situation and, pending further consideration of the issue, recommended that such cases would require an immediate response to the situation arising from the distress alert. However, those responding to the distress alert should be instructed, through the MRCC, to proceed with due care and caution bearing in mind that the security of the ship may have been compromised or be under threat.

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