BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP)

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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:-
Three fundamental requirements of BMP are:-
1) Register at MSCHOA( Maritime security centre – Horn of Africa).----- It is a planning and co-ordination centre for EU naval forces. It encourages companies to register their vessel movement prior to entering high risk area including IRTC (International recommended transit corridor). This may be done directly online by Ship’s operator by fax or by e-mail.
2) Report to UKMTO ( UK maritime trade operation). ----- It’s office is in Dubai and it is the first point of contact for ships in the region. The day to day interface between masters and naval forces is provided by UKMTO. It talks with merchant ships and liaises directly with MSCHOA and naval commanders at sea and ashore. Vessel are strongly encouraged to report daily to the UKMTO by e-mail at 0800 hrs GMT whilst operating within high risk area. Vessel position reporting form – Daily position report should be used.
3) Implement SPMs (Ship protection measures) ---- These measures are the basic that are likely to be effective. BMP includes planning from company as well as from master.
A) Company planning:-
a) Register ship with MSCHOA website
b) Obtain the latest information from MSCHOA and NATO shipping centre websites.
c) Review the ship security assessment (SSA) and implementation of ship security plan(SSP) as required by ISPS code.
d) Put SSP in place.
e) Monitor piracy related websites on specific threats.
f) Offer guidance to master with regard to recommended route.
g) Plan and install ship protection measures(SPMs)
h) Conduct crew training.
B) Master’s planning:-
a) Briefing crew and conduct drill.
b) Prepare an emergency communication plan.
c) Define the ship’s AIS policy --- better to keep ON.
d) Register with MSCHOA, if company has not done it.
e) Upon entering submit vessel position reporting form – initial report to UKMTO.
f) Reduce maintenance and engineering work to minimum.
g) Daily submit vessel position reporting form to UKMTO @ 0800 hrs GMT.
h) Carefully review all warning and information.
i) Use IRTC “group transit scheme” while transiting through Gulf of Aden.
j) Make adjustment to passage plan to conform to MSCHOA.
Now let us see what all are the Ship protection measures(SPM) :-
1) Provide additional look outs.
2) Rotate watch to provide watch keepers rest.
3) Ensure sufficient binoculars and keep vigilant watch on RADAR.
4) Put well constructed dummies.
5) All doors and hatches providing access to the bridge, accommodation and machinery spaces should be properly secured.
6) Deploy razor wires on ship side. Electrified barriers can be used on ship other than hydrocarbon carrying vessels, following a full risk assessment.
7) Use of water spray or foam monitors --- hot water and steams are more effective.
8) Manoeuvring practice
9) Safe muster points/citadel
10) Armed private maritime security contractors.

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