Safety Flash
Unauthorised boarding and theft from vessel at anchor
Unauthorised boarding and theft from vessel at anchor
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/26
- Security
- Security
- Marine operations
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash describes theft from crew cabins after unauthorised night-time boarding of an anchored vessel. It identifies inadequate vigilance, unsecured accommodation access and insufficient deck monitoring. Lessons address watchkeeping, locked non-emergency doors, security rounds, Ship Security Plan compliance, crew briefings and security drills.
Classifications: Security; physical security; site security.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
An unknown individual boarded a vessel at anchor during night hours.
IMCA SF 07/26. Themes: security.