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Best Management Practices

BMP5

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*(HRA) High Risk Assessment amendment
On October 2015, upon an industry review of a threat assessment from military intelligence, the size of the piracy “High Risk Area” (HRA) in the Indian Ocean has been decided to be reduced. The change will take effect from 1 December 2015.

The fundamental requirements of BMP

Section 1: Introduction

The Threat

Section 3: Threat And Risk Assessment

Section 4: Planning

Section 5: Ship Protection Measures

Section 6: Reporting

Section 7: Ships under attack

Annex A: Contact details

Annex B: Maritime security charts

Annex C: Common understanding

Annex D: UKMTO reporting forms

Annex E: Maritime Security Centre - Horn of Africa reporting forms

Annex F: Additional Guidance for Vessels Engaged In Fishing

Annex G: Additional Advice for Leisure Craft Including Yachts

Annex H: Definitions and abbreviations

Annex I: Supporting organisations