CD0156. Piracy and armed robbery 1

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Select one option that best describes the kind of signal that the Ship Security Alert System sends.

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A covert, silent ship-to-shore signal, alerting the Company, the Flag State authorities and closest national authorities.✓ Correct answer
A loud, pre-arranged tannoy signal, which is duplicated on the ship’s whistle.
A pre-configured message on Digital Selective Calling frequencies, indicating the ship’s name, her position and the nature of the emergency.
An open speech, pre-recorded verbal message announcing the pirate attack.

How is it recommended that deck lighting is used when transiting an area of known piracy activity? Select one of the given options.

One correct answer

It should be used only in an absolute emergency and otherwise kept switched off.✓ Correct answer
It should be kept switched off at all times and under all circumstances.
It should be used to illuminate all areas of the deck from dusk until dawn.
It should be switched on if a small vessel is detected within 1 mile of the vessel.

Select one option that describes the likely course of action that pirates will take, who wish to negotiate a ransom for a hijacked vessel.

One correct answer

They will take the vessel to a pirate held port.✓ Correct answer
They will keep the vessel at sea.
They will land the crew and sail the vessel to a different location.
They will take the vessel to its home port.

Which one of the following features will the pirates consider most advantageous when planning to attack a merchant vessel?

One correct answer

That it has a slow speed and low freeboard.✓ Correct answer
That the deck is well loaded with containers
That there are relatively few personnel seen on deck.
That it is obviously an old vessel they are attacking.

Pirates generally observe a potential target before attacking. Which of the following will they typically look for on a merchant ship as signs of weakness? Select three of the given options.

Multiple correct answers

Slow speed and low freeboard.✓ Correct answer
High speed and low freeboard.
Lack of preparation and alertness.✓ Correct answer
A obviously vigilant crew.
Slow response when approached.✓ Correct answer
Faulty radio and radar equipment.
Shallow draught and high freeboard.
Signs of panic.

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