Stirling Tactical
Anti piracy & Maritime Protection Training
Pirates in control of a small freighter
This subject splits into two parts – one being liaison with the ship’s Master and one
for actually protecting the ship.
Ship Security Officer Course
Sea Law, governing bodies, history of piracy
Security assessment
Written exercise on assessment of a vessel
Visit a vessel and practical exercise on assessment
How to survive in the water
Maritime first aid
Artificial respiration
Anti Piracy Course
Piracy in the modern world
What help is out there for intelligence gathering?
How to use this Intelligence
Use of ships, convoys & escort vessels: The problems this creates
Video on anti piracy
Identifying pirates
Teaching the ships crew their security responsibilities
Maintaining a watch
Vigilance whilst in a foreign port
Use of a radio watch
Maritime first Aid
Artificial Respiration
Treatment of shrapnel wound and burns
Most theft from Shipping happens in harbour
Planning for a boarding
Use of a crew’s safe room
Item to be kept in the safe room
Actions if crew is captured
Proof of life
Hidden signals to help those watching the news report
What to expect
What to remember for debriefing
"You are the pirate" exercise
Improvised weapons
Use of non lethal means to fend off Pirates
What's available on the market
Practical use of hoses against small boats
Practical use of hoses to defeat borders
Vessel speed and manoeuvre to defeat borders
Use of lethal means to fend of the pirates
Range day. Practical use of weapons
Practical on-board shooting skills: Venue on board a boat
Duration 2 days
Pistol and long rifle
Moving and stationary boats