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Gard Guidance Masters

3.18.1 GENERAL ADVICE

Attacks may range from piracy attacks to theft of cargo to pilferage, each requiring a different response. The Company should ensure that issues related to violent acts, piracy, robbery and other similar incidents are covered within the Company Security Plan and the vessel’s Ship Security Plan (SSP) under the ISPS Code. The SSP, which will provide further guidance on how to respond, should be referred to in the event of this type of incident.