STSDSD Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 25 of 30

What is the best defense against pirates?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Do not go to a pirate-affected area

Avoiding pirate-affected areas is the most effective preventative strategy, often facilitated by AIS monitoring and compliance with Best Management Practices (BMP). Other options, like active armed fire or extreme speed, are either dangerous or impractical.

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Painting the hull white to blind them

Speeding up the vessel to 40 knots

Active armed counter-fire at all times

Do not go to a pirate-affected area (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD).

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