Dr William A FreelandMCA Conference 24 November 2009

Ship Seized: Actions Contact HRExplain role of Occupational HealthSet up lines of communicationDetermine support for management teamAvailability during incident Commence post incident planning

Company Responsibilities Responsibilities

CrewFamily of crewCargoEnvironmental considerationsPolitical considerationsPublic Relations

Masters’ ResponsibilitiesCrewCargoCompanySeafaring Community

PiratesBoardingNumbersLocationIntentAge profileWeaponsDrug use

ExpectViolence or threats of violenceInvasion of personal space and theft of

propertyThreats if relief pirates board vesselLanguage barrierPirates poor personal hygieneDemands on certain crew e.g. Cook, Racial and or religious discriminationPirates fear of armed intervention

Coping StrategiesAvoid confrontationKeep some degree of controlSafe havensStrategies to protect the teamNegotiation to contact homeCommunication with shoreRescue or end of incident

The RescueCompany / Political decision regarding

optionsRansomBoardingOther

TimeframeSecurityPersonal and familyMedical planning with HR/management

The ReturnReplace crew?Steam to designated portBerthing at PortManagement DebriefingReplace personal items phonesEarly contact with loved ones Health AssessmentRe-integration

Follow UpPhysical injuriesPTSDRest and recuperationFinancial mattersFinal clearance to return to seaAwareness of future presentation

Pre-Incident planning Crew briefingPoints of Access to vessel / platformSecurity in High Risk areasResponse

PassiveActive

Team response and awareness