9.3 If a device is found on board a ship in port the master or responsible officer should evacuate the ship in accordance with an emergency plan, retaining only sufficient staff to provide technical support to the security services.
9.4 If a device is found while a vessel is at sea, the master's response will be based on the size and location of the device, the ship ’s location and the time until the security services and other assistance becomes available.
9.5 The master's response should include consideration of the following measures:-
the need to proceed to General Emergency Stations
the need to evacuate the area by routeing everyone well clear of the suspect device
instructing all on board to keep clear of all doors, trunks and hatches leading from the space containing the device to avoid possible blast injuries
the possibility of seeking assistance from any members of the security services travelling as passengers
the likely damage stability state of the vessel if the device were to detonate
the need to man the drencher room if a device is found on a vehicle deck
the need to build a containment wall around the device to absorb a blast.
9.6 If a bomb explodes without warning, onboard or near the ship, the master should:-
ensure water-tight integrity and stability
render first aid where/if necessary
take fire-fighting precautions
muster personnel to establish number and names of casualties
inform company, local authorities (in port), and make distress c all (at sea) if necessary
if in port, be prepared to handle enquiries from press and next-of-kin.
9.7 If a bomb warning is received:
the master will need to decide whether the warning is real or a hoax and pass detailed information on any bomb warning, and his reaction to it, back to his company. If the warning comes via the police or local authorities, they may be able to give an opinion on its authenticity. The master's decision will determine whether searches should be made although, unless there is clear evidence that a bomb threat is false, at least a low-key search of vulnerable or public areas should be carried out.
if the warning is given by telephone, the recipient of the call may be able to give further information which can contribute to a sound decision: the caller's manner; accent and language used; whether made from a call box, through an operator or privately; background noise; precise wording; time of call (e.g. after the bars close).
a bomb warning may be received by the ship's radio operator who should be briefed as to the policy on responding.
any search should be carried out as soon as possible, by personnel familiar with the area to be searched. Searchers need to be carefully briefed on what they are looking for. Particular attention should be paid to machinery compartments, sensitive areas, etc.
if a suspicious object is found, further decisions need to be taken - on isolating it, reporting details, and issuing instructions to personnel in the vicinity. Movement of personnel about the ship needs to be carefully controlled. Even if practicable (e.g. when the ship is alongside) total evacuation is not invariably the best solution as more than one device might have been planted and the warning may be a "come-on" tactic aimed at drawing people into the vicinity of a second device.
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