ICTS Anti Piracy Best Management Practices
Computer Based Training (CBT)
INTRODUCTION
The last decade saw a significant increase in the number of pirate attacks on merchant ships, especially around the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia.
In an effort to counter piracy ICTS Europe Systems in conjunction with the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) – the second largest maritime Registry in the world - is introducing Best Management Practices (BMP), an innovative course designed to avoid, deter or delay acts of Piracy.
Using state-of-the-art computer based tools, BMP offers a concise, multimedia-rich, interactive self-learning course.
Whether on land or out at sea, BMP can run on any PC providing an effective tool to increase the competence of your ship masters and their crew.
FUNCTIONALITY
- A comprehensive training program combining interactive technology and rich multimedia.
- Certification test, using multi-choice questions to assess understanding of the training material.
- Printable certificates that are automatically generated upon successful completion of the course.
- Printable report for the ship master that summarizes the status of training and certification per each crew member.
- Straightforward implementation. No need for software installation – simply insert the CD into any PC and the program is automatically run.
- User friendly. No computer literacy is required – easy-to-use self explanatory interface and all the course content is narrated.
BENEFITS
- Compliance with LISCR Regulations
- Approved by insurance companies as a measure for Active Risk Reduction
- Reduce training down-time.
- Enhanced performances. Every crew member can progress with the course at his own pace allowing time for revision when required.
- Cost-effective. Eliminates the need to allocate additional resources or schedule specific days for training.
- Simple integration with the ship operations. Training can be done on board, as part of the shift, without interfering with the daily work of the crew.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BMP consists of 12 lessons including:
- Introduction
- Past Attacks Profile
- BMP Principles
- Liaison Bodies in the area
- General Planning
- Company Planning
- Ship Master's Planning
- Voyage Planning
- Recommended Measures - Outside the Gulf of Aden
- Operations – In transit
- If Attacked by Pirate
- If boarded by Pirates
- In the Event of Military Action
- Summary
- Certification Test
