Based on a scenario that pirates were pursuing and closing in on the MOL-operated 'LNG MARS', the training focused on emergency telecommunication. The realistic drill included some tension-filled moments as the
The patrol ship 'Mizuho' as seen from 'LNG MARS'
Institutions participated in training
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in
Outline of training
The training started on the assumption that the LNG MARS was being chased by a suspicious boat, which was closing in on the LNG carrier.
LNG MARS sent out a ship security alert, reporting an encounter with pirates to its management company (
The ship management company and the Safe Operation Support Center, upon receiving the alert, immediately checked the situation and reported it to the relevant authorities.
The JCG, in response to the report from the LNG MARS, dispatched its patrol ship Mizuho to rush to the scene. The patrol ship Mizuho contacted the LNG MARS and then reported the situation to the JCG. The JCG then conveyed information from the patrol ship Mizuho to concerned parties including the ship management company.
The suspicious boat has given up the chase because LNG MARS implemented anti-piracy measures such as evasive maneuvering (*2).
LNG MARS requested patrol ship Mizuho to investigate whether any suspicious persons had broken into the vessel, and the coast guard officer of the patrol ship Mizuho transferred (*2) to LNG MARS by the helicopter. As a result of the investigation, the safety of the vessel was confirmed.
(*1) The Safety Operation Supporting Center was established in MOL's Tokyo Head Office on
(*2) Performed only the procedures by simulation in accordance with the drill scenario.
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