1. Attempted unauthorized boarding

The following actions should be considered in case there is an attempt by intruders, pirates or armed robbers to board the vessel while at sea, anchor or in port, from unauthorized access points such as the anchor chain, ship side railings, mooring ropes etc.

Immediate action	Responsibility
Report the situation. Whistle to alert the other crew.	Crewmember noticing the boarders
Pass information regarding presence of intruders to Master	OOW
Sound emergency alarm	OOW
At sea, activate the Ship Security Alert System. Broadcast a distress message if possible. In port, Communication made with shore authorities by quickest means possible (VHF or Mobile phone). Report to CSO if possible.	Master
Crew to muster within the accommodation	SSO & All crew
All open entrances to accommodation and machinery spaces sealed from within	All crew
At sea if attempts are made to board the vessel using boats and ropes and grapnels, the following may be done- If possible, increase speed and if near the coast, head to sea Use water hoses at highest pressure towards the boarding craft Cut boarding ropes or grapnels At night, use search lights and flares to generate maximum light over the area	Master Crew designated by SSO Crew designated by SSO SSO
If the attempted intruders are armed and use such arms against persons on deck operating hoses or axes, activity given above should be stopped immediately so as not to expose the crew to danger.	Master / SSO
Once on board the vessel, if the intruders are found to be armed pirates who only wish to “grab and run” no effort should be made to fight them or stand in the way of their escape back to their boat.	Master / SSO
If intruders are noted coming up the anchor chain, the following must be done- Check hawse pipes are covered and the covers locked in place Anchor wash is opened and deck water started	Crew noticing the boarders
Note the nature of the attackers if possible, their direction of escape, craft used and any other details that may be useful to the authorities	All crew
If the intruders take control of the vessel, it must be assumed they wish to use the vessel as a means of attack or establish a hostage situation.	Master / SSO
Communicate all information to the persons responding to the alert from the nearest Contracting Government or Port facility and comply with the instructions issued by them for response to the situation. Inform CSO	Master

2. Bomb threat a) Receipt Of Threat

TREAT ALL BOMB THREATS SERIOUSLY!

On receiving the threat

If a bomb threat is delivered by letter, after reading it, try to ensure it is handled as little as possible and preserved for handing to authorities.

If a bomb threat is received by telephone or radio,

Immediate action	Responsibility
Identify who the caller is and try and ascertain what organization, if any he belongs to. Ask for a motive Ask where the bomb is placed Ask what type of device it is Ask when is it set to go off Ask when the device was placed	Person receiving the call
Try to keep the caller engaged in conversation as long as possible, whilst if possible notify the Master or Ship Security Officer.	Person receiving the call
By a separate means of communication ship’s staff should try to set up a communication link with the nearest port authority, Contracting government and CSO and report the matter	Master /SSO
Listen for background sounds or other information that may place the callers location	Person receiving the call
Make note of the information as ascertained from the caller on paper for subsequent use of the security personnel ashore	Person receiving the call
Evaluate if the threat is genuine from information provided by the caller. Unless there is adequate information to believe that it is a hoax, a bomb search must be carried out	Master / SSO
Sound Emergency Alarm and prepare to search the vessel for the Bomb, if at sea. Activate SSA system If in port, evacuate to a safe location on the jetty in discussion with PFSO	Master