Combating Piracy 2010“Best Management Practices”

What an Owner Needs to Know

MARSEQ Conference 27th April 2010

Gunnar A KnudsenPorts/Terminals Manager and Security Officer

INTERTANKO

Anti-Trust/Competition Law Compliance Statement

INTERTANKO’s policy is to be firmly committed to maintaining a fair and competitive environment in the world tanker trade, and to adhering to all

applicable laws which regulate INTERTANKO’s and its members’ activities in these markets. These laws include the anti-trust/competition laws which the

United States, the European Union and many nations of the world have adopted to preserve the free enterprise system, promote competition and protect the public from monopolistic and other restrictive trade practices.

INTERTANKO’s activities will be conducted in compliance with its Anti-trust/Competition Law Guidelines.

Some Facts you Should Know

• 6 hijackings and 18 failed attacks in GoA in 2010• 19 versus 36 respectively in the Indian Ocean (larger % of hijackings)

• 16 ships and 334 hostages currently being held by pirates (all figures per 20.4.)

• The Average Successful Piracy attack takes 11 minutes - So “Detract, Deter, Delay” every minute really does count

• All 14 ships that have been hijacked (July until December 2009) were not reporting to UKMTO and/or registering with MSCHOA.

• 8 attacks taken place in IRTC August 2009/January 2010 out of 10,000 transits.  All 8 vessels hijacked had deficiencies regarding BMP and application of SPM’s

• The operating range is increasing to 1200nm offshore.

• More dhows are being used as mother ships.

OCIMF/INTERTANKO/SIGTTO Booklet

• Free booklet• Circa 24,000 issued • All INTERTANKO members

vessels have copies• Updated version of BMPs (Version 3)

is being prepared.• Book with generic content• More detailed information on web site

(MSCHOA)• Will limit need for frequent updates of

the BMPs

Take heed of the recommendations

Industry - Best Management Practices

BMP2 – Supported by industry:

• INTERTANKO• OCIMF• ICS• BIMCO• SIGTTO• INTERCARGO• CLIA• Joint War Committee• Joint Hull Committee• IMB• IUMI• ITF

Also supported by

• MSCHOA• UKMTO-Dubai• MARLO

Take heed of the recommendations

What you need to Know

Surprisingly some 20% of all ships in the reporting area are “NOT” registered with MSCHOA; reporting to UKMTO or using BMP as

they should.

Be under no illusion

• Ships which are not registered with MSCHOA;• Ships which are not reporting to UKMTO;

• Ships which are not employing SPM’s:

“Are very Likely to be Hijacked”

80% of attacks are thwarted by self protective measures So…

• Register with MSCHOA !• Report Regular Positions to UKMTO!

• Assess & integrate the BMP!• Employ your SMP !

Register with MSCHOA

• Complete MSCHOA Vessel Movement Form

- If MSCHOA don’t know your intentions they cant assist you or assess your vulnerability !

• MSCHOA is the planning & Coordination authority for EU Forces in GoA & Somalia

• Merchant Navy Liaison Officers Based at MSCHOA

Report to UKMTO

• Voluntary reporting area between Suez, 78 East and 10 South – Use It.

•Enables an accurate picture of shipping in the region

•UKMTO require regular updates on the position and intended movements of ships

- If UKMTO don’t know where you are they cant help you !

• UKMTO is the First Point of Contact for Ships in the Region if under attack

- (The Master’s 911 Call)

• Day-to Day interface between Masters and the Military is provided by UKMTO

• UKMTO Talk to the ships directly and liaise directly with MSCHOA

• All Piracy incidents should initially be reported to UKMTO

• Self Protection Measures are not limited to the physical mechanisms employed onboard, but also include:

– Procedures – Best Management Practices– Company risk assessment / pre-planning– Manoeuvring– Crew (Vigilance)– Physical deterrents in place– Inherent - type / design / size / speed etc.– Vessel Protection Detachments– Communications – Reports – Alerts– Weather

Self Protection Measures

Training

Very important aspect

Ensure officers & Crew have regular drills and training prior to entry into area of risk:

Well trained crews:– respond better – react quicker– have more confidence

Anti-Piracy Chart Q6099

• Place it onboard your Ships

• Ensure it is part of the vessels Chart Folio System

• Plotting Capabilities

• Relevant Information & Guidance

• Weather Guidance is provided via MSCHOA web site

Manoeuvring

• Increase to max speed• Narrow weave.• Avoid loss of speed• Avoid providing a lee• Maximise bow-wave, and

wake• Monitor vulnerable areas

for attack

Know your ships handling and response characteristics now do not wait until attacked to practice!

Safe Muster Point?

Very Important to understand the differences & pre-planning essential

Safe Muster Point Guidelines:

A Safe Muster Point is a designated area sufficiently inboard within the superstructure (preferably double bulkhead protection) able to withstand small arms and RPG fire where;

a/ in the event of an attack, non essential crew or passengers may safely muster, or

b/ in the event of imminent boarding by pirates, all remaining crew can also muster, preferably seated with their hands in clear view.

Or Citadel…..?

Citadel Guidelines:

A Citadel is a designated pre-planned area specifically built into the ship where; in the event of imminent boarding by pirates, all crew will seek refuge and protection with the objective of preventing the pirates from gaining control of the vessel. Such a space would probably have, but not be limited to: command and control capability of the vessel, its own self-contained air-conditioning; emergency rations; water; supply; good external communications; emergency shut down capability for the main and auxiliary engines; and remotely operated TV cameras.

Owners/Managers should be aware that unless all passengers/crew are securely locked in the Citadel, the advantage of the Citadel concept will be lost, as persons left outside may be used as hostages.

Group Transit - Compliance

• All ships that register with MSCHOA are entered onto a Vulnerable Shipping List every day at MSCHOA.

• The MNLO unit tracks all transit vessels whose ETA’s are not consistent with the group timings and emails them directly to advise them to adjust ETA at the IRTC, or to advise their transit intentions

• MSCHOA advise all ships Masters via email and by tel. of the other ships accompanying them both Eastbound and Westbound in their group

• All of this policing is vital – provides reassurance of situational surveillance

Increasing the Risk

PoorProcedures

Slow Speed

Low Free Board

Lack of Preparation

INCREASEDRISK

No Risk Assessment

OnboardMaintenance

Poor Training

Time of Transit

Vessel Isolation

Not Reporting to UKMTO

Not Registered with MSCHOA

No or Limited SPM

No Communication

Plan

Combating Piracy

• Important closing message:

The current system Works and has Industry support

Compliance with BMPIS

Your Best form of Defence

Feedback Always Welcomed

Combating Piracy

Thank you for your kind attention!