On Board Presentation Copyright 2008 INTERNATIONAL ARMOUR Co. All rights reserved
On behalf of our company we would like to thank the MASTER and the CREW for their participation in this Security Briefing
THE COMPANY We are a Safety, Security and Advanced Defense Technology Company, with worldwide interests, working and complying with the highest market standards. Our industry registration and policy ensures that we are providing the quality expected from a successful established defense and security provider and our philosophy is to fully protect your life, your business and your property through a range of innovative and quality technologies, systems, services, knowledge and skilled personnel. About Us We are specialized in providing security and safety services to commercial vessels, yachts/ mega yachts and cruising ships, in all their passages through the areas that the threat of piracy and the risk of other illegal activities is increased.
THE SECURITY TEAM We Don't Blink, when you want to be safe and secure! What you need to be safe may not be the same as what you want to feel safe. At International Armour we can provide you both need and want. PERSONNEL WE CAN AND WE PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE ON BOARD SECURITY PROTECTION WITHIN A VERY SHORT NOTICE
Protocols & Security Procedures Through our OPS Center and from the very first moment that our team embark, we live monitoring, tracking and recording vessel s position and condition in cooperation with our on board personnel (7d / 24h) and according to our mission protocol. Team will provide to crew members a basic training (before deployment in the high risk zone) in order to be in preparedness on any "surprise drill. MARSEC
PIRACY AN ANCIENT RISK WITH MODERN FACE
AN UPDATE ON PIRACY While pirate attacks grow increasingly common, international transport and shipping companies lack the ability to adequately protect entire fleets. It is estimated that damages tied with the consequences of piracy and Terrorism may cost shipping companies millions of dollars each year, while causing critical harm to the company's image and inflicting physical and psychological damage to the employees and their families. MARSEC
AN UPDATE ON PIRACY Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the number of ships being assaulted and hijacked in various locations around the world by the pirates. MARSEC Piracy & Armed Robbery Map, early 2012 Actual Attack Attempted Attack
AN UPDATE ON PIRACY Originally, they operated close to the coastline, but have extended their range over 500 miles the past year, using "mother ships" from where they deploy their small speedboats. These mother ships are ocean-seized trawlers. Capture of a vessel usually means that the pirates take control of that vessel and deviate it to small coastal towns. The crew members are generally Not harmed, although resistance Is treated harshly and quite a few Injuries and deaths have resulted. MARSEC However, the main purpose of the hijackers is to obtain a substantial cash ransom for crew and vessel. First light & last light are the most common times of day when the pirates attack.
AN UPDATE ON PIRACY "Modern" Pirates are operating from small ports and are well equipped with AK-47 automatic rifles, RPG's and machine-guns, navigation systems and proper communication devices. MARSEC RPG Weight: 7 kg (15 lb) Length950 mm (37.4 in) Caliber: 85mm Muzzle velocity:115 m/s Effective range: 200m Maximum range: ~ 920 m (1000 yd) (self detonates) Sights: PGO-7 (2.7x) and UP-7V Telescopic sight) AK47 Weight: 5.21 kg (11.5 lb) with loaded magazine Length: 870 mm (34 in) fixed wooden stock 875 mm (34.4 in) folding stock extended 645 mm (25.4 in) stock folded Barrel length: 415 mm (16.3 in) Cartridge: 7.62 39mm M43/M67 Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min Muzzle velocity: 715 m/s Effective range: 400m (440 yd) semi-automatic 300m (330 yd) full automatic Feed system: 10, 20, 30, 40, 75, or 100-round detachable box and drum style magazine Sights: Adjustable iron sights, 100m 800m adjustments, 378 mm (14.9 in) sight radius
Thu Mar 28 2013 Position: N11 52 0" - E51 18 0" Wed Off Jun Raas 05 2013 Caseyr, Somalia Position: Ship N11 36 0" Hijacked - E49 15 0" Sun Around May 19 20nm 2013 North of Bosasso Pirates boarded Position: Ship and N12 12 13" Hijacked hijacked a - fishing E44 20 0" vessel and took her 20 crew members hostage. Gulf Fishing of Aden vessel was rescued on the same day. The A vessel dhow and was crew reported Attempted members hijacked safe and and 14 proceeded crew members to a safe taken port. hostage. Later the pirates left the dhow for unknown reasons and released the dhow. Five pirates armed with AK47 rifles and a RPG approached a The crew general and dhow cargo are ship reported underway. to be safe The and vessel proceeding enforced to a anti safe piracy port. measures and the on board armed guards fired warning shots, when the skiff closed in to 400m from the vessel, resulting in the skiff aborting and moving away. Crew and vessel safe. NEXT? MARITIME PIRACY (REAL FACTS)
OUR MISSION: To ensure that the Vessel & the Crew will reach their destination safe. OUR MOTTO: WE are on board, YOU are Safe!
ON BOARD SECURITY TEAM TEAM LEADER DEPUTY TEAM LEADER THE TEAM PERSONNEL PERSONNEL
SECURITY PREPARATION ON BOARD Team on board will conduct all necessary preparations to reinforce Vessel s security. Under Master s approval we will conduct Drills with the participation of the Crew to optimize security level. Team will conduct drills for its own training and familiarization with ship, under Master s approval. MARSEC
CITADEL Master will indicate the CITADEL (a safe place in ship) that all crew will move in the event of attack by pirates. If a boarding by pirates is imminent (the protection of the vessel by the security team has failed), Master and remaining bridge crew is to seek shelter in the citadel too, so that all crew is present in the citadel. A Well citadel is designed and constructed to resist a determined pirate trying to gain entry. Such a space would probably have, but not be limited to, its own self-contained airconditioning, emergency rations, water supply, good external communications; emergency shut-down capability for the main and auxiliary engines and remotely operated CCTV cameras as well as basic hygienic facilities. MARSEC
CREW IMPORTANT NOTICE CODE GREEN SHIP SAFE MARSEC CODE YELLOW CODE RED SUSPICIOUS SIGHTING All non-essential crew to Citadel ATTACK IMMINENT All Crew to CITADEL
WEAPONS STATES CODE GREEN WEAPONS UNLOADED MARSEC CODE YELLOW CODE RED WEAPONS LOADED All non-essential crew to Citadel WEAPONS READY TO FIRE All Crew to CITADEL
HIGH RISK AREAS GREEN shading represents a reduced likelihood of pirate activity, while RED represents a higher likelihood of pirate activity. SERVICES
Unknown Vessel or Activity within 6 miles - ORANGE ZONE - MONITORING CPA T/L AT BRIDGE / VHF CALLS SEARCH LIGHT / FLARES DANGER ZONE REACTION PLAN UNDER MASTER S APPROVAL Unknown Vessel or Activity within 400 Yards - RED ZONE - ENGAGEMENT WARNING SHOTS Unknown Vessel or Activity within 12 miles - YELLOW ZONE - SURVEILLANCE 6 Miles 400 Yards MARSEC ETA (approx. values) 12 miles 30 minutes 6 miles 15 minutes 400 yards 1 minute Conversion Table (approx. values) 12 miles 24,000 yards 6 miles 12,000 yards 400 yards 0.2 miles
TEAM OPERATIONS ON BOARD During any periods of heightened security, and when transiting High Risk Areas, firearms and ammunition are to be issued to the security team (according SOP). Authorization for the issue of weapons and ammunition is to be given by the Master of the vessel. MARSEC
TEAM OPERATIONS ON BOARD Team will remaining alert (in arms following SOP procedures) throughout the transit, while will check to our operating center, close authorities and ship Owners/Charterers both at predetermined intervals and in case of emergency. MARSEC
All procedures that will follow will be according our SOP and all the time in full cooperation with the Master of the ship.
We thank the Master and the Crew for their attention and we are looking forward for a successful cooperation during this trip.
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