698-Ship Security / 748
S
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i
p
Securit
y
BOS-PRD-15.901101
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In such a case when pirates manage to board the vessel, all persons
shall
stay calm and be as co-
operative as possible;
x
They
shall not
worsen the situation by acting aggressively or making any threats, comments or
remarks that may antagonise the intruders;
x
In all cases, the safety of personnel is paramount;
x
Without jeopardising the safety of the crew,
C
a
p
t
a
i
n
to activate the Ship Security Alert System
(SSAS) and alert Security officials, the Business Units, other vessels, any offshore facilities or other
contacts as soon as possible;
x
If possible, without jeopardising the safety of the crew or causing suspicion amongst the intruders,
inform the Security officials and shore-base how many intruders are involved, where they are on the
vessel and what weapons they have in addition to any other pertinent information;
x
Listen to any demands made by the intruders and if these can be reasonably met (handing over of
valuables, money etc.) give them whatever they demand without resistance and let them depart
unhindered;
x
Since the motive for most attacks is to steal money or other valuables, passive co-operation with the
intruders is recommended to re-establish a safe situation as quickly as possible;
x
Theft or other minor security breaches
should
always be reported to the Business Units, the
Company and security officials immediately. Immediate reporting is necessary to alert the facility and
other vessels and take adequate protective measures.
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Should
the vessel be located at a port, quay or other facility when warning of impending civil unrest, such as
that as may have security consequences for the crew, vessel and other assets is issued, the
M
a
s
ter
is to
follow the guidelines and instructions written in the SSP and at a minimum, implement the following options:
x
Commence communications with the Company, client representatives and port facility
representatives as applicable;
x
Inform the
Con
tr
a
ct
s
M
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n
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ger
and
O
p
er
a
ti
ons
M
a
n
a
ger
/
D
P
A
if time permits;
x
The crew and other personnel onboard
shall
proceed to the designated security muster station as
the developing situation dictates;
x
A head count
shall
be taken and all personnel briefed as to the nature of the situation;
x
No person
shall
be allowed to leave the vessel for any reason without the expressed permission of
the
M
a
s
ter
;
x
A duty watch is to be assigned to monitor the gangway and any other access points to the vessel;
x
The watch
shall
also patrol the deck at regular intervals and maintain vigilance with regard to any
small boats or other craft approaching. It is advisable to assign more than one person to this duty;
x
A sign reading “No unauthorised entry” in English and the local language
shall
be posted at the
gangway;
x
No persons
shall
be allowed access to the vessel unless on official business;
x
Persons are to produce a valid identity and are to be logged onboard in a security register;
x
Such a register
shall
record the name, Company, purpose of visit and the time of entry and
departure from the vessel;
x
All persons entering the vessel are to be escorted to the bridge for introduction and safety induction;
x
Any persons unwilling or unable to produce a valid identity
shall
be barred from access to the vessel;
x
Any attempts by persons in boarding any vessel without valid identity or under any suspicious
circumstances
shall
be reported to the
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
;
x
The
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
must inform the
M
a
s
ter
, who will inform the
S
h
i
p
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
(
SSO
)
the
Co
m
p
a
ny
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
(C
SO
)
and the
Po
rt F
a
cilit
y
Securit
y
O
ff
icer
(P
FSO
)
in addition to
any local security Authorities with responsibilities for the port facility;
x
Unauthorized personnel
shall
be barred from the accommodation and living quarters.
Should
they
have legitimate business in such areas, they are to be accompanied. Such arrangements are to be
made by the
Bri
d
ge W
a
tc
h
O
ff
icer
following safety induction;
x
No unaccompanied baggage, parcels, stores or other items are permitted onboard without official
notification and documentation;
Version 04. Original date: 25/05/2012. Version date: 31/12/2014. Valid version only on QMS site.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Company Security Officer Approved by: BOS Company Security Officer. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative
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