Piracy

Question 1

Who to contact for advise on Piracy?

Answer 1

UKMTO
Contact via email or telephone.
NATO
report to nato warships in the area
FLAG

Question 2

Where can information be found.

Answer 2

Security Charts
ie 6099
Details on security corridors
Voluntary Reporting Areas in HRAs

Question 3

Preparations to ship before proceeding through piracy area?

Answer 3

Brief crew
Ship specific pre voyage security threat
Standby engines
Review SSA / SSP
Increase marked levels
Leave AIS on (recommended for transiting corridor and convoy)

Question 4

What’s contained UKMTO and how often sent?

Answer 4

Ship name
IMO
Name of CSO
Armed / unarmed security embarked.

Sent daily, initial and final