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data, helps the industry understand how well those practices That is the point at which maritime security is no longer are being applied on board. A Focused Inspection Campaign de? ned by documents or processes, but by con? dent crews, supports that understanding by feeding directly into the ongo- clear leadership and measures that are proven to work under ing development of guidance and engagement with the sector. pressure. Security is an integral part of safety – security is a mindset.

Con? dence Onboard

BMP MS recognises that ships cannot remove maritime BMP Maritime Security is downloadable for free at https:// threat and risk entirely but they can reduce the likelihood of www.ocimf.org/publications/information-papers/bmp-mari- incidents through preparation, awareness and discipline. Ves- time-security.

sel hardening, when applied properly, buys time, reduces vul- nerability and gives crews options.

Con? dence on board comes from knowing security mea-

The Author sures are appropriate, proportionate, maintained and re- hearsed. It comes from leadership that treats security as part

Pegg of normal operations, not as a reaction to incidents elsewhere.

Russell Pegg is a maritime security specialist

Because the guidance exists and insight is being gathered at OCIMF, providing threat and risk advice to follow up discussions are focused on application. Responsi- members and overseeing the work of the Mari- bility sits with leaders across the industry to ensure that vessel time Security Committee.

hardening is embedded, understood and effective in practice.

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