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If the crew do apprehend an attacker, he should be placed in secure confinement and well cared for. Arrangements should be made to transfer him to the custody of law enforcement officers or naval authorities of a coastal State at the earliest possible opportunity. Any evidence relating to this activities should also be handed over to the authorities who take him into custody.
The pirates begin to gain control and take one or more of the ship's crew into their custody
51 If the attackers have gained control of the engine room or bridge, have seized crew members or can pose an imminent threat to the safety of a ship, the master or officer in charge should remain calm and, if possible, seek to negotiate with the attackers with the intention of maintaining the crew's control over the navigation of the ship, the safe return of any hostages they may hold and the early departure of the attackers from the ship. There will be many circumstances when compliance with the attackers' demands will be the only safe alternative and when resistance or obstruction of any kind could be both futile and dangerous.
52 In the event of attackers gaining temporary control of the vessel, crew members should, if it is safe and practicable, leave Close Circuit Television
(CCTV) records running.
53 As there have been occasions when entire crews have been locked up, consideration should be given to secreting equipment within areas in which the crew could be detained to facilitate their early escape.
The pirates have stolen property/money, etc.
54 At this stage it is essential that the pirates are assured that they have been given everything they demand and a strong reassurance that nothing has been secreted may persuade the pirates to leave.
The pirates start to disembark from the vessel
55 If the crew are in their secure positions, it would be unwise of them to leave this security until it is confirmed that the pirates have left the ship. A pre-arranged signal on the ship's siren will alert the crew to the "all clear".
The pirates have disembarked from the vessel
Action after an attack and reporting incidents
56 An immediate post attack report should be made to the relevant RCC and, through them, to the law enforcement agencies or naval authorities of the coastal State concerned. As well as information on the identity and location of the ship, any injuries to crew members or damage to the ship should be reported as should the direction in which the attackers departed together with brief details of their numbers and, if possible, a description of their craft.
If the crew have apprehended an attacker, that should also be reported in this report.
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