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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 CHARTWORLD SHIPPING CORPORATION FOR THE FRATERNITY OF ATHENIAN HYDRIOTS PIRACY PRESENTATION HYDRA 15 th September 2012 CONFIDENTIAL
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 The face of modern Somali pirates Russian LMG AK 47 (left) and RPG (right)
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Piracy At A Glance (Statistics) 2005-2011 Vessels attacked worldwide (2010) (nos: 480) Vessels hijacked worldwide (2010) (nos: 53) Vessels hijacked worldwide (2011) (nos: ) Crew members held worldwide (2010) (1181+, of whom 8 were killed). Family members affected ashore (say) 3,500+ ? Ransoms paid (2009) (US$ 177M) Ransoms paid (2010)(US$ 238M) Ransoms paid (2009+2010) (US$ 415M) 2005 Average ransom US$300,000 2005 Average negotiation time: 6 weeks 2010 Average ransom US$5,400,000 2010 Average negotiation time: 5 months 2011 Average ransom US$ 5-7M (more if laden VLCC & then double digits) 2011 Average negotiation time: 7 months
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Piracy At A Glance (2011 & Beyond) “Samho Dream” (VLCC/laden) ransom US$9.5M “Samho Dream” detained 216 days (4 April-6 Nov 2010) Worldwide costs (ransoms, naval presence) (estimated) US$ 2 billion pa Cost to world trade of re-routeing/extra fuel (estimated) US$2.3-3 bn pa Somalia/ Indian Ocean/ Gulf of Aden (escalation of violence/armed interventions/ shootings eg “Beluga Nomination” & “Samho Jewelry”: Jan/Feb 2011) Nigeria/ West Africa (violence & removal ashore of crew, cargo theft) Indonesia/ Malacca Strait (ongoing)
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 “Beluga Nomination” “Samho Jewelry” Some Vessels Attacked off Somalia
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Typical Pirate Land Bases in Somalia
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Somalia Map (Pirates’ Strongholds) Eyl Hobyo Harardhere Political situation New elections (impact?) Al Shabab (politics & terrorism) Monsoon & “hunting” seasons © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Pirate Equipment (Somalia) Pirate Equipment (Somalia) Skiffs Ladders/ Grappling Ropes (speed of ascent) Outboard Motors Khatt (narcotic chew)
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Pirate Equipment (Somalia) Pirate Equipment (Somalia) 2010/2011 (change of tactics) Mother Ships (different types & sizes
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Piracy & Chartworld (Somalia) Capt Stefanos (2008) Piracy & Chartworld (Somalia) Capt Stefanos (2008)
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Piracy And Chartworld (Somalia) Capt Stefanos (2008) Piracy And Chartworld (Somalia) Capt Stefanos (2008) Pirated on 21 Sept to 6 Dec 2008 (77 days) 19 Officers & crew on board (all Filipino, except 1 UKR & 1 PRC) Vessel value (about) US$60M Cargo of 61,000 MT coal on board. Value about US$10.50M Ransom paid (US$ 1,200,000) Advisers’ Fees, delivery of ransom & associated costs (US$250,000) Loss of hire (US$3.39M) Payments to crew (US$ 50,000) Management time (Eur ? / US$ ?). CHW CMT=“Top Management” persons. Responsibility /stress unquantifiable Reputational issues (not quantifiable) We were 1 of 46 vessels subject to actual & attempted pirate attacks in 2008 in GOA/Somalia (although we were hijacked beyond “recommended safe limit”)
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Chartworld And Risk Prevention/Minimisation Office awareness BMP4 (supported by insurers and BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMB, Bahamas Flag, NATO a.o.) BMP4 deals with general planning prior to transit of high risk regions, defensive steps to be taken on board & ashore & also steps to be taken if vessel attacked or boarded Standard “kit” in office and onboard See Anti Piracy planning chart (next slide) Adequate food (including pork for Indian Ocean transits & fishing gear) & bunkers to be on board Fresh water generation available Security Consultants & on board training See CHW “initial steps” papers (with Terra Firma) as to “early” crisis management
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Chartworld And Security/ Deterrent Equipment “Hardening” issues after risk assessment Barbed wire & fixings Capt Stefanos 0/10 (US$10,000) Difference between razor & barbed wires (see pics A, B & C): High tensile razor wire concertina coils essential Instructions for installation of razor wire (see recommended procedure for razor wire installation) Bulk purchases of razor wire & strategic placing storage on board/ ashore Citadel requirements (UK MTO Best Practice) Citadel usefulness Citadel costs
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Picture A Picture B Picture C Picture A Picture B Picture C Razor Wire Razor Wire Concertina Barbed Wire Razor Wire Razor Wire Concertina Barbed Wire Clipped & Coiled Clipped & Coiled YES YES NO YES YES NO Difference between razor & barbed wires & their purposes/functions
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Double Razor Wire & 45˚Stanchions Good layout © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Logistics Of Planning/ Supply & Stowage Of Security/ Deterrent Equipment Calculations to be made, specifications & design for hardening equipment & installation time needed for all vessels Who responsible/accountable at office & on board? “Signing off” & compliance with BMP4/ ISM/ ISPS Comparisons of cost of armed /unarmed guards New buildings & installation of fittings to receive hardening supports Citadel supplies (consumables and contamminations etc.) Electrification of wires? Water cannons?
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Training Of CHW Office & Sea Personnel BMP4 Crew awareness of BMP4 Office awareness of BMP4 Keeping up to date (sources). Many available now. Keeping interactive e-map/chart of PAGS (GOA/Somalia) Office “data base” of know-how & access thereto
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© Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 Accountability We have to assume/plan for the “worst” Armed / unarmed guards (if so taken on board where?) Armed / unarmed guards (rules of engagement) Flag issues re armed guards Legal /Moral issues Directors’, Principals’ & Shareholders’ concerns re armed guards
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Guards Rules of Engagement © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012 BIMCO Guardcon Insurance Issues Third Party Liability Personal Injury
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Blackmail Capt Stefanos’ “Blackmail” & Ultimate Release “Proof of Life” See John Young’s delivery/ drop photos Splitting of crews © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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Capt Stefanos’ Debrief of Master (CMT) (December 2008) Trauma post release issues? Size of CMT & its composition © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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“Proof of Life” (2000) “Proof of Life” (2000) “Proof of Life” (2000) Russell Crowe Meg Ryan Central America (KNR) Same as with Pirates “THIS IS A GAME. THIS IS A GAME YOU PLAY, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT. FOR US IT IS EMOTIONAL. FOR THEM IT IS A BUSINESS. THE SOONER YOU GET COMFORTABLE WITH THAT THE BETTER” © Chartworld Shipping Corporation Sep 2012
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Acknowledgments & Sources with Thanks Acknowledgments & Sources with Thanks (Whose material is gratefully acknowledged & for which no copyright is claimed by Chartworld) - EUNAVFOR - Hellenic War Risks Association (Bermuda) Limited - IMB/ICC - IMO - John Young - Terra Firma Risk Management Limited - UK MTO (HOA) - Various image sources
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