{"id":17728,"date":"2025-07-11T13:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/stowaway-prevention-practical-guide-to-reduce-risks-on-board\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:57:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:57:59","slug":"stowaway-prevention-practical-guide-to-reduce-risks-on-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/de\/stowaway-prevention-practical-guide-to-reduce-risks-on-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Stowaway prevention: Practical guide to reduce risks on board"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_8c9a1c3b\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Stowaways have challenged the maritime sector for centuries. The issue remains relevant today, especially in high-risk ports. Proactive measures are essential: they help avoid delays, additional costs and stress on board. This guide provides practical steps to help prevent stowaway embarkation, manage incidents effectively, and ensure safety on board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why stowaway prevention matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recommendations\">Recommendations for preventing stowaways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#discovered\">When a stowaway is discovered<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#collect\">Collect information and report promptly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#nnpc\">NNPC is here to help<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_7cd9500e align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publication-stowaway-nonlabel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publication-stowaway-nonlabel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publication-stowaway-nonlabel-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publication-stowaway-nonlabel-1024x572.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" id=\"why\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Why stowaway prevention matters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Onboard safety \u2013 Stowaways may pose risks to themselves and the crew, with potential weapons or health concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Operational impact \u2013 Incidents cause disruptions and delays in port schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Cost control \u2013 Fines, repatriation and additional port days lead to significant expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance \u2013 Failure to follow ISPS Code or local laws may result in penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" id=\"recommendations\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Recommendations for preventing stowaways<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Before arrival in high-risk ports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consult local agents for the latest security insights.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure proper lighting on deck and along the quay.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect and secure anchor chains.<\/li>\n<li>Remove unused equipment such as ropes or ladders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>While alongside in port<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limit access to the vessel and secure all entry points with locks and CCTV.<\/li>\n<li>Raise or secure gangways when permitted by port authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a visitor logbook and ensure all visitors disembark.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor cargo operations, including checks on containers and cargo spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Before departure<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct a full search of all areas, including hard-to-access spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a second search after departure but still within territorial waters.<\/li>\n<li>Record all findings in the ship\u2019s logbook.<\/li>\n<li>Follow ISPS Code and FAL Convention guidelines closely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_7cd9500e align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publicatie-showaway-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publicatie-showaway-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publicatie-showaway-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/publicatie-showaway-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" id=\"discovered\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>When a stowaway is discovered<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspect the area for additional stowaways or personal belongings.<\/li>\n<li>Safely collect identification and confiscate potential weapons without escalation.<\/li>\n<li>Isolate stowaways in a secure, locked space free of dangerous objects.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid unaccompanied access by crew to the secured area.<\/li>\n<li>Provide basic needs: food, water, bedding and supervised sanitary access.<\/li>\n<li>Do not assign any type of work to stowaways: this could have legal consequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_a66a476a\" id=\"collect\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Collect information and report promptly<\/h2>\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NNPCFirstresponseintheeventofstowawaydiscovery.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NNPC Stowaway First Response form<\/strong><\/a> to gather information about the individual(s), including identity, nationality and method of boarding. Submit the form to NNPC immediately. Notify local authorities and NNPC as soon as possible. We can assist with translation services or the coordination of interviews. For multiple stowaways, separate interviews are advised to ensure accurate information gathering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" id=\"nnpc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>NNPC is here to help<\/h2>\n<p>Early detection and proper preparation make a real difference.<br \/>\nNNPC is available 24\/7 to support incident handling and minimize delays and financial impact.<\/p>\n<p>E <a href=\"mailto:claims@nnpc-marine.com\">claims@nnpc-marine.com<\/a><br \/>\nT <a href=\"tel:+31505343211\">+31(0)50 534 32 11<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" id=\"nnpc\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Click on the button below to download this publication as a PDF file.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_30\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nnpc-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/N10-25157-NNPC-Stowaways-online-brochure_V02.pdf\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">DOWNLOAD<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stowaways have challenged the maritime sector for centuries. 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