9.3 Attack stage
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1339 – Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Waters off the Coast of Somalia – (14 September 2011)Best Management Practices for Protection against Somalia Based Piracy - Annex 2 - Section 9 Pirate Attack - 9.3 Attack stage

9.3 Attack stage

  • Reconfirm that all ship’s personnel are in a position of safety.
  • As the pirates close in on the vessel, Masters should commence small alterations of helm whilst maintaining speed to deter skiffs from lying alongside the vessel in preparation for a boarding attempt. These manoeuvres will create additional wash to impede the operation of the skiffs.
  • Substantial amounts of helm are not recommended, as these are likely to significantly reduce a vessel’s speed.
Parent topic: Section 9 Pirate Attack
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