A counter-piracy plan. This should cover: (1) The need for enhanced watch keeping;
(2) use of lighting and surveillance, detection or perimeter protection equipment; (3) the need for high speed and evasive manoeuvres; (4) crew and passenger response if a potential attack is detected or an attack is underway; (5) radio and alarm procedures to be followed; (6) reports to be made after an attack or attempted attack; (7) training to ensure crew react consistently to an incident; and (8) specific procedures to register the ship with naval authorities if transiting through the Gulf of Aden or off the coast of Somalia, if appropriate.
