The fundamental requirements of BMP

Understand the threat

• Maritime threats are dynamic.
• Obtaining current threat information is critical for risk assessment and decision making.

Conduct risk assessments

• Companies must conduct risk assessments.
• Identify ship protection measures.

Implement ship protection measures

• Harden the ship.
• Brief and train the crew.
• Enhanced lookout.
• Follow Flag State and military guidance.

Report

• Report to UKMTO and register with MSCHOA.
• Report incidents and suspicious activity.
• Send distress signal when attacked.

Cooperate

• Cooperate with other shipping and military forces.
• Cooperate with law enforcement to preserve evidence.
• Cooperate with welfare providers.