The care of detainees on counter piracy operations.

Embarkation of Suspected Pirates (SPs) It is important to ensure that all personnel involved in boarding operations complete the hepatitis B vaccination program as there is a risk that they will be exposure to bodily fluids. The Royal Marine boarding team should receive extra first aid training onboard the ship to allow them to deal with the initial management of any casualties encountered. Ideally there will be a medic embedded in their team; however this is not always possible. Ships tasked to carry out counter-piracy activities should rehearse the safe, smooth and controlled embarkation of detainees. Realistic use of all equipment in an exercise ensures that personnel are familiar with, and therefore more likely to use General