BMP5

Deterring Piracy and Enhancing Maritime Security

Some of the information in this BMP is outdated, especially regarding reporting procedures, pending revision with the new BMP.

Best Management Practices by section:

Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea (Download BMP5)

Core

The fundamental requirements of BMP

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Section 1

Introduction

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Section 2

The threat

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Section 3

Threat and risk assessment

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Section 4

Planning

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Section 5

Ship Protection Measures

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Section 6

Reporting

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Section 7

Ships under attack

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Supporting Annexes:

Annex A

Contact details

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Annex B

Maritime security charts

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Annex C

Common understanding

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Annex D

UKMTO reporting forms

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Annex E

Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa reporting forms

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Annex F

Additional guidance for vessels engaged in fishing

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Annex G

Additional advice for leisure craft, including yachts

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Annex H

Definitions and abbreviations

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Annex I

Supporting organisations

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