RISK ASSESSMENT'S
SHIP SURVEY FOR ANTI-PIRACY
Being appropriately prepared for an attack by pirates requires an approach
that is based on sound judgment and analysis. The approach put forward in
this program is intended to meet that goal while clearly demonstrating the
company's alignment with Section 29 of MSC 1333 put forward by the IMO in
June 2009 and other elements of the International Ship and Port Facility
Security (ISPS) Code. While the IMO's guidance is indicated as being a
preferred practice, it can be construed, given the maritime culture, as a best
practice for companies seeking to demonstrate that they are exercising their
due diligence. This approach is further supported by security doctrine that has
undergone a peer review to ensure its soundness and consistency with
security doctrine and practices.
Theory:
The three following cycles play pivotal roles in the defence of the vessel:
1. Protection, detection, response and recovery;
2. Deter, detect, delay, deny and detain or destroy; and
3. Mitigation, preparation, response and recovery.
The Approach:
There are four basic elements required in order to perform a valid
survey of a vessel. These four elements are the following:
An understanding of the threat, including its knowledge, skills, abilities
and traditional resources; ·
An understanding of the vessel from an engineering perspective; ·
An understanding of the operations of the vessel, particularly its
navigation and how it deals with security events; and ·
An understanding of the crew and its ability to respond.
ISSG Holdings, Ltd. Will send trained personnel to meet your vessel at nearly
any port, worldwide, to conduct a vessel specific Ship Survey and Risk
Assessment for Anti-Piracy.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPS SUPPORT GROUP
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