Maritime Piracy: Security Procedures

Oltremare Shipping Services
1 hour and 15 minutes
Avg. rating 4.4

Maritime Piracy: Security Procedures

Oltremare Shipping Services
1 hour and 15 minutes
Avg. rating 4.4

Navigation by sea does not exclude specific risks inherent to security threats deriving from malicious third parties. It would be advisable for the crew to also receive training notions on safety activities with the aim of increasing the understanding of threats that could occur during navigation.

The objectives of this course are: to contribute to the improvement of maritime safety through greater awareness; recognition of security threats; understanding the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness; and vigilance and knowledge of the procedures to be implemented in the event of emergencies relating to maritime piracy.


Topics in this Course

Personal Safety Risk Management Security

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Oltremare Shipping Services

Oltremare - Shipping Services is the company owned by Assarmatori National Shipping Association. The company contributes to the development of the professional training of the maritime and administrative staff of the associated shipping companies. Oltremare promotes the job placement of young people in maritime careers, through the development of qualification and specialization courses, work experiences, training and other training measures and active employment policy.

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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  5. Intended for: This course is particularly aimed at seafarers sailing on board ships transiting in areas with a high risk of piracy.
  6. Reference: Based on parts of Reg. n. 725/04/CE; UNCLOS (1982 artt. 100-107, 110); CdS Resolution 1816/2008 - 1838/2008; 2020/2011; MSC Circ. 1405 – 23/05/2011; MSC Circ. 1406 – 23/05/2011; Resolution A.1025(26) (Annex, paragraph 2.2) on IMO's Code of Practice for the Investigation of the Crimes of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships; RECAAP; Resolution MSC.324(89).
  7. Last Updated: March 25, 2025

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