PIRATE ATTACKS DRILL ASSUMPTION -DEMO PART 1

 

 Drills Designed to Cope with Pirate Attacks

[ １ ] Raising the alarm onboard ship (No.1)

(Assumption)

The watchkeeper spots two small unlit boats moving suspiciously. The

watchkeeper raises the alarm onboard the ship, prompting other crew to take

prearranged action, and informs coast guard authorities on shore of the situation.

※ Raising the alarm quickly is essential so that all crew to be prepared for

action.

※ The master is assumed to be in his cabin, then comes up to the bridge.

※ In order to ensure safe navigation, this drill should be carried out in

relatively deep and unrestricted waters.

＜Drill scenario＞

Watchkeeper ⇒ “I sighted two small unlit boats in a position 1,000 meters to

starboard stern, approaching.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Watch their movements.” (Monitor the radar.)

Watchkeeper ⇒ “They are approaching.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Confirm our position.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Our position is confirmed and recorded.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Use an onboard phone to call the master.) “Two small

suspicious boats are approaching from behind. Please come

up to the bridge.”

Master ⇒ “Get ready to raise the alarm and blow a blast if necessary.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Alarm is ready.” “Turn on searchlights.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Boats are in a position 500 meters off the starboard stern.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “I am blowing a blast.” (Blow one long blast at first and then

repeat it several times at appropriate intervals.)

[→The blasts send out a warning to the approaching boats

and inform the crew of an emergency.]

Watchofficer ⇒ “Boats are in a position 300 meters off the starboard stern.”

Master ⇒ (It is assumed that the master has come up to the bridge and

has understood the situation.) “I will command the ship.”

[→It is assumed that these events occur at night. Thus, it

would be sensible for the watchofficer to command the ship

until the master gets his night-vision.] “Raise the alarm

onboard. All crew go to their stations.” “Locate coast guard

authority and be ready to report.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Raise the alarm onboard the ship.) “Two suspicious boats are

approaching. They may be pirates. All crew go to your stations

and confirm all facilities are secured.” “When you are at your

duty stations, report to bridge.”

Master ⇒ “Flash the searchlights on the boats.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Searchlights have been flashed.” (just procedures only)

Master ⇒ “Discharge water around this ship.” (just procedures only)

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Boats are in position 50 meters on starboard stern.”

Master ⇒ “Report situation to coast guard authority and operating

company.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Contact the coast guard authority by wireless, phone, etc.)

(just procedures only) “This is XXX-registered cargo carrier

XXX. Present position XXX. Course XXX degrees. Speed

XXX knots. I am being chased with small suspicious boats,

probably pirates. I request your assistance.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Make a similar report to operating company.)

Master ⇒ “Increase speed to XXX knots.” “Steer the ship in random

zigzags and throw them off.” (Steer the ship appropriately to

keep the boats from approaching.) (The master actually steers

the ship.)

Watchofficer ⇒ “__________Small boats have stopped approaching. They are going away

now.”

Master ⇒ “Continue sailing as to watch further developments.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Small boats are two miles away.”

Master ⇒ “Report situation to coast guard authority.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Report to coast guard authority.) “Approaching boats have

stopped. They are going away. We appreciate your assistance.”

“We will contact you again if situation changes.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Small boats seem to have given up the chase.”

Master ⇒ “Return to normal operations for the time being.” “Dismiss

the stations”

Watchofficer ⇒ (via a microphone, etc.) “We have thrown off the small boats.

Dismiss the stations. Pay attention to further warnings.”

Master ⇒ (The master should report to the operating company and the

IMB/PRC.) (just procedures only)

Master ⇒ “Drill is over.”

※ Many reports indicate that some pirates renew their attacks after pretending

to have given up. It is important to remain on the alert until the ship has

sufficiently cleared the dangerous area. This is especially important in cases

where it appears the pirates have been thrown off.

[ ２ ] Raising the alarm onboard ship (No.2)

(Assumption)

The watchkeeper identifies a small suspicious boat 200 meters astern the ship.

The watchkeeper raises the alarm onboard ship, takes measures to deter an

attack and reports to the coast guard authority.

※ If a suspicious boat approaches when preparations have not yet been made,

it could be dangerous to have crew on board taking measures to deter an

attack. This drill should be carried out in consideration of such an event.

＜Drill scenario＞

Watchkeeper ⇒ “A suspicious boat is rapidly approaching from 200 meters

astern.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Flash searchlights on our stern.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ (Operate searchlights.) “I have found a high-speed boat in

position 200 meters off the port side stern. It appears to be a

pirate boat.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Blow a blast an appropriate number of times and make

contact with the boat.) (Try to contact it via a VHF device.)

“This is containership XXX. Please respond.” (Try several

times.) (Confirm the boat will not respond.) “Report to

master.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ (The watchkeeper reports the situation to the master using an

onboard phone.)

Master ⇒ “Raise the alarm onboard ship and have everyone except

crew on duty in engine room assemble to the bridge.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Raise the alarm onboard ship.) “A pirate boat is approaching

us. Check access points to endure they are secured.”

“Everyone except crew on duty, assemble to the bridge.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Increase speed to maximum.”

Master ⇒ (Show up to the bridge to instruct the watchofficer and

others.) “Watch every movement of the boat and throw it

off by navigating in random zigzags.” “Report to coast guard

authority.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Being careful of surrounding conditions, the watchkeeper

steer the ship ports and starboards the helm so as not to

impact cargoes but to create irregular waves.)

Officer in charge of communication ⇒ (Report the name, position and state

of the ship to a coast guard authority.) “XXX. This is

XXX-registered containership XXX. Present position latitude

XXX degrees XXX minutes north, longitude XXX degrees

and XXX minutes east, heading northeast bound. We are

chased by a small suspicious boat, which seems to be pirate.

I request your assistance.”

Watchofficer ⇒ “Small boat seems to have stopped moving.”

Master ⇒ “Continue to sail as to observe further developments.”

Watchkeeper ⇒ “Small boat is now two miles away. There are no signs of

chasing us.”

Master ⇒ “Report situation to coast guard authority.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (Report the situations to the coast guard authority.) “Small

boat following us has now stopped the chase. It is dropping

away into the distance. I appreciate your assistance.” “I will

contact you again if situation changes.”

Master ⇒ “Return to normal operations. Dismiss the stations.”

Watchofficer ⇒ (via a microphone, etc.) “We have thrown off the small boat.

All crew may leave your emergency stations. Pay attention to

further alarms.”

Master ⇒ (Report to the operating company and the IMB/PRC.) (just

procedures only)

Master ⇒ “Drill is over.”

[ ３ ] Using the fire hoses (No.1)

(Assumption)

Detect the approach of pirates in an early stage. Force them to deter their attacks

by discharging water on both sides of the ship.

※ It is an important factor for the ship to make pirates recognize that crew are

actively taking countermeasures to deter an attack. Discharging water is a

very effective means for getting this message across.

＜Drill scenario＞

Master ⇒ (Make an announcement at the same time as raising

the alarm.)

“Boat, which could be pirates, is approaching from

astern. Water discharging team, go to stations.”

(Instruct via onboard phone from the engine

controlling room.)

“Operate emergency fire pumps.”

Water discharging team⇒ (Those in command at duty stations report to the

bridge via their usual mobile wireless

communicating devices.)

“Water discharging team is at its duty stations. We

will now put the hoses together and extend them.”

Master ⇒ “Connect hoses to midship and stern fireplugs on

both port and starboard sides.”

Engine Control Room ⇒ (Report to the bridge.)

“Emergency fire pumps are ready.”

Water discharging team⇒ “We have connected four hoses, two on each side.

We are ready to discharge water.”

Master ⇒ “Fire pumps are ready. Begin discharging water

with the two stern hoses.”

“If the pirate boat should approach us midships,

change to discharge water with the two midship

hoses immediately.”

Master ⇒ “Pirates are approaching from starboard side stern.

Discharge water with full force as they close in.”

Water discharging team⇒ “Pirate boat is sailing away and appears to have

aborted its attack.”

Master ⇒ “Pirate boat has gone.”

“Drill is over. Restore all equipment to original

positions.”

※ To make this drill more effective, carry out other measures at the same time.

Such measures should not interfere with operations and can be done from the

bridge. Examples include navigation in random zigzags and sounding the

horn, among others.

※ Since fire drills can be performed at the same time, this is a highly efficient

drill.

※ Measuring the time required between setting up the equipment and starting

to discharge the water actually is a useful indicator for the next drill. Securing

a target also serves to shorten the time required.

[ ４ ] Using the fire hoses (No.2)

(Assumption)

For ships equipped with water discharging nozzles on their deck handrails or

elsewhere, connect hoses to said nozzles and confirm the discharging of water

after valves have been opened.

＜Drill scenario＞

Master ⇒ “We will carry out a water discharge drill. Water

discharging team, go to stations.”

Water discharging team ⇒ “Everyone is ready.”

Master ⇒ “Put lines together, and release valves.”

Water discharging team ⇒ “Hoses are connected, and valves are opened.”

Master ⇒ “Discharge water. Start the pumps.”

Engine Control Room ⇒ “Pumps are started.”

Water discharging team ⇒ “Water is being discharged.”

“Discharging of water is normal.”

Master ⇒ “Stop the pumps.”

Engine Control Room ⇒ “Pumps are stopped.”

Master ⇒ “Close valves, and release lines.”

Water discharging team ⇒ “Valves are closed, and hoses are disconnected.”

Master ⇒ “Drill is over. Restore equipment.”

※ Some ships discharge water continuously when they are in dangerous

waters. Since reports indicate that pirates often attack in several boats at one

time, it is necessary to be vigilant to the surroundings at all times.

to be continue........................