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Ships entering piracy risk areas must be aware of the risk of attack and should take appropriate measures to increase the level of surveillance（监督）and security on board and devise means of responding to attacks．A clear and comprehensive Ship Security Plan and the training of crews in security measures and response techniques are essential．Without clearly defined and rigorously practiced procedures，the risk of an uncoordinated response during the inevitable confusion of an attack increases the danger faced by those on board the ship．While a Ship Security Plan and crew training may not prevent an attack they should help reduce the risks if an attack takes place．

Attacks by pirates or armed robbers pose an immediate threat to the safety of a ship and individual crew members．When responding to attacks，masters and crews should seek to minimize the risk to those on board and maintain effective control over the safe n
A.Safety of lives onboard and the control of the safe navigation of the ship are the priority considerations when making decisions in responding to attacks
B.A clear and comprehensive Ship Security Plan can be developed by notifying the appropriate authorities of piracy-related information
C.The risk of an uncoordinated response during the inevitable confusion of an attack could be decreased by clearly defined and well practiced procedures
D.The communication of piracy-related information is a useful mechanism for anti-piracy Actions

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