LONDON's Nautical Institute has launched a handbook, "Stowaways By Sea" , which provides practical guidance on first making a vessel secure against, and then how to deal with them when discovered.
It includes an explanation of who stows away and why, how trading patterns affect risk, the responsibilities of parties involved and the importance of reporting as well as collecting evidence and organising repatriation.
"Stowaways pose significant security, safety, commercial and liability issues for shipping," said author Steven Jones, also maritime director of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI).
Mr Jones said stowaways are a threat that must be assessed and planned for in the Ship Security Plan (SSP). Training, instructions and procedures should also be in place.
The UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has identified the top 12 embarkation ports for stowaways in west and central Africa. A seminar on stowaways was held in Abidjan on March 25-27 and called of ports to enhance security.
The handbook is available from the Nautical Institute price: GDP20; ISBN: 978 1 906915 47 6 http://www.nautinst.org/pubs. For more information and review copies please contact Bridget Hogan, The Nautical Institute +44 (0)20 7928 1351, bh@nautinst.org
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18 April 2014 - 19:55
Stowaways handbook advises 'understanding, compassion and authority'
LONDON's Nautical Institute has launched a handbook, "Stowaways By Sea" , which provides practical guidance on first making a vessel secure against, and then how to deal with them when discovered.
WORLD SHIPPING
18 April 2014 - 19:55
Stowaways handbook advises 'understanding, compassion and authority'
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