Posted on Nov 18, 2015
What are the best anti-terrorism measures for cruise ships?
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Terrorists and pirates have attacked cruise ships in recent years. How likely are attacks on these ships in the near future? Are we doing all we can to keep terrorists at bay on cruise ships? How large is their soft target? Have you taken a recreational cruise recently? Were you allowed to carry and conceal? How effective is the 'no sail list' or is there one? Would you feel safe now on a cruise ship? Why or why not?
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The ability to blast approaching vessels and divers with a focused-directional ear-piercing sonic-blast of something which rattles them might be useful, non-lethal and relatively inexpensive CH (MAJ) William Beaver.
I would not want to expect passengers to participate in anti-boarding parties.
Letting prospective ports of call know that the cruise lines will no longer spend time [tourist $$$] in their ports, may be a strong incentive for nations to become more active in policing the sea lanes.
I would not want to expect passengers to participate in anti-boarding parties.
Letting prospective ports of call know that the cruise lines will no longer spend time [tourist $$$] in their ports, may be a strong incentive for nations to become more active in policing the sea lanes.
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CH (MAJ) William Beaver
I am thinking more of the suicide bombers posing as crew or simply dock worker, slipping on board.
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LTC Stephen F.
CH (MAJ) William Beaver - I was focusing on what cruise ships have been dealing with for many years already.
Proper screening techniques of passengers, baggage and ship stores; thorough background investigations on all crew members; ensurance that people can not slip on board [camera and motion sensor equipment could be used]; and open lines of communication with security.
It is best not to get passengers involved in fighting terrorists.
Proper screening techniques of passengers, baggage and ship stores; thorough background investigations on all crew members; ensurance that people can not slip on board [camera and motion sensor equipment could be used]; and open lines of communication with security.
It is best not to get passengers involved in fighting terrorists.
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I think background checks on people, and security checks so any potential bomb making materials are searched. I think you can do quite a bit to mitigate risks, but can never completely get rid of them. It doesn't take many to wreak havoc, but they want to get as much damage as possible. Stadiums, large public events probably are their MO, but not discounting the affect they can have on cruise ships
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