Piracy and Armed Robbery

Piracy and armed robbery against ships represent ongoing threats within the maritime industry. Despite a reported decline in global incidents lately, the persistent occurrence of such attacks worldwide underscores their often brutal and violent nature. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the dangers faced by those at sea, highlighting the risk of significant loss of life and property.

Although many of these incidents are reported in South-East Asian waters, the Gulf of Guinea, and certain South American ports, the threat of piracy and armed robbery is not limited to these so-called ‘high-risk’ areas. Consequently, it is imperative for maritime companies to carefully evaluate and update their vessel’s security plan before entering any area known for piracy and armed robbery risks.

Proactive anticipation and meticulous planning are key components in mitigating the risks associated with piracy and armed robbery at sea, aiming to safeguard both human lives and assets aboard vessels.

Highlights:

This course aims to provide seafarers with essential knowledge to assist them in preventing, addressing, and confronting piracy threats, attacks, and armed robbery, while navigating through high-risk areas.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Define piracy and armed robbery in the maritime context.
2. Identify and categorize regions recognized as piracy-prone areas.
3. Classify different forms of maritime piracy and tactics of attack.
4. Evaluate and compare various effective ship’s protection measures to prevent piracy incidents.

Legislation & References: 

• International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter XI-2
• The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
• MSC.1/Circ.1334
• IMO Resolution A.1025(26)
• BMP5 – Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea
• BMP – West Africa: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea
• Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) – www.recaap.org/about_ReCAAP-ISC
• United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

Duration: 45m

Who should attend: Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), and all seafarers regardless of department and rank, navigating and operating through high-risk areas.

Approval: Liberia

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