3.13.2 ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The Master should refer to the procedure in the Emergency Contingency Plan
and the vessel’s SSP when encountering refugees at sea. When refugees
are taken on board the vessel the following action should be taken
report to the Company and the P&I insurer that refugees are on board
so that the Company Security Officer (CSO) can inform the appropriate authorities
such as the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), at the next port of call
once a decision has been made to land the refugees, inform the Company’s
agent and the correspondent in the landing port
prepare accommodation on board for the refugees, including blankets
and beds
prepare provisions for the refugees
seek medical advice from ashore if necessary.