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Enhance Security Awareness of The Vessel's Crew During Transiting High Risk Area (Case Study on Board MT. Bull Sulawesi)

Cahya Fajar Budi Hartanto
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Cahya Fajar Budi Hartanto: Politeknik Bumi Akpelni

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Abstract: This paper is focused on the increasing security awareness of vessel’s crew to meet with the increasing of pirate activities in High Risk Area especially on Arabian Sea. Methodologies used are observation, interview, and library study. Observation was made during 12 months on board MT. Bull Sulawesi, a crude oil tanker operated by PT. Gemilang Bina Lintas Tirta Tbk. Even all crew hold proficiency certificate based on International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, but according to the observation in fact, found there are some crew that do not understand yet with the main principles of security on board the vessel. Procedure of transiting High Risk Area looks like not well understood by all crew and officer. While on other side, security equipments are also available in a very limited quantity and quality. Regarding to this situation, some recommendations proposed such as conduct a regular security drill to make sure that all crew familiar with their own duty and responsibility. A safety meeting is also an effective way to improve knowledge of crew and officer related to security procedure. Company should also involve in preparing security equipments as per regulation especially upon it is requested by the vessel, in order to ensure that vessel will transit High Risk Area securely.

Date: 2017-12-19
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