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JW 2008/002
10 September 2008
Defensive Measures for Vessels
Members will be aware of the coalition patrolled shipping channel in the Gulf of Aden. This, whilst a positive step is only one part of the picture.
At the recent Joint War Committee meeting, the following basic measures were advised by Aegis Defence Services as the best ways to safeguard vessels transiting the area in addition to using the coalition patrolled channel:
Shipowners should ensure crew have a contact liaison number for use when attacked, preferably posted in the wheelhouse, so they can call for help. This should form part of revised standard operating procedures which should also include emergency drills so the crew know how to react when confronted with a suspicious approach or an attack.
As soon as the vessel enters the area, contact should be made with naval units and other vessels.
The human eye remains the best form of initial defence and so transiting vessels should employ a 24 hour standing watch. All available radars should be used and constantly monitored.
Speed should be maintained and evasive manoeuvres used if necessary. Experience has shown that high pressure fire hoses are very effective at repelling boarders.
Summary of possible measures:
- Use of the coalition patrolled channel
- Revised operating procedures
- Emergency drills
- Have a contact number in the wheelhouse
- Contact naval units in the area
- Contact other vessels in the area
- Standing watch
- Constant radar watch
- Maintain speed
- Manoeuvring
- Use of fire hoses
In a recent attack, the crew of a North Korean vessel (Dae Hong Dan) were able to reclaim control of the vessel having remained safe in the engineering space. Owners could be asked whether they have made provision for a secure accommodation area, from which the crew could steer and control the vessel.
Neil Roberts
Secretary