Saturday, 15 October 2011

Analysis of the MV Fairchem Bogey hijack and solutions to avoid a repeat. Troubling Questions to be answered.

  1. Why was maritime security team dropped off in an area frequented by pirates though the ship was anchored in port? Was this done to save money on a longer security detail?
  2. Why was there no infra red security camera system for a 360 degree view of the ship?
  3. Why was there no physical security hardening? Barbed wire surrounding all railings on the deck, men posted to get hot water fire hoses to flush the pirates back into the sea would have helped.
  4. Even a bullhorn or Public Address System could have helped to bluff the pirates a warning that they would be met with a hail of bullets if they penetrated the 300 metre radius safety zone. 300 metres is chosen as this is the max effective range of an RPG. Even passive systems such as very visible fake warning signs posted in Arabic/Somali and English could have warned the pirates that an armed team is on board... please stay away.
  5. Lastly Why were CAPTAIN and CREW not posted on a 360 degree watch to watch for incoming pirate skiffs? Were they even trained to hide in the Citadel and were measures and training in place for a total shutdown of engine and power of the entire ship to deter pirates?

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