Anti-piracy Awareness Training

Course Aim

-        The aim of this Course is to instruct the Cadets/Ship's crew in Anti Piracy Training, defensive systems and barriers so that they fully understand the piracy threat and assist in preparing the Ship to transit through the Gulf of Aden or Indian Ocean.

-        Unfortunately, if the pirate's attack is successful, what is to be expected? Tips for surviving the pirate's captivity and post release procedures.

-        How the family is managed during the captivity.

Course contents   

1.         Course Master and Introductions

2.         Setting the Context - Piracy in Somalia

3.         Pirate Modus Operandi & Indigenous Maritime Activity

4.         Barrier Systems and Counter Measures

5.         Materials and Equipment Demonstration

6.         Security Assessment and Hardening Brief

7.         Ship Security Assessment Walk Around / Application

8.         Communications and Reporting Procedures

9.         Response Rehearsals - (3 Scenarios)

10.        Navigation Planning and Tactics

11.        Vessel Medical Preparation

12.        Attack Success - Surviving Capture

13.           Transit Preparation Checks - Ship, Crew, Management

14.           Course Summary and Completion