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Piracy and Armed Robbery

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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — Piracy and Armed Robbery” contains 10 questions across 1 collection.

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Those that are held hostage need to concentrate on survival. Which of the following principles should be followed?

Multiple correct answers

  • Encourage the crew to work together.✓ Correct answer
  • Stay neutral.✓ Correct answer
  • Resist the captors to show them that you are in charge.
Which of the following are contributing causes of piracy and armed robbery?

Multiple correct answers

  • Political and social instability.✓ Correct answer
  • Long-distance migration.
  • Economic disparity.✓ Correct answer
Passive (non-lethal) defensive preparation can include razor wire.

One correct answer

  • True.✓ Correct answer
  • False.
What ship’s document has the complete guidance for piracy and armed robbery?

One correct answer

  • Ship Security Plan.✓ Correct answer
  • International Safety Manual.
  • Charterer Instructions.
  • Ships passage planning guidance.
If attackers take control of the ship, violence or the threat of violence is often used to subdue the crew. Is the chance of injury or harm reduced if the crew are compliant and cooperative?

One correct answer

  • Yes.✓ Correct answer
  • No.

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