Stowaway prevention: best practice

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Stowaways remain a security and operational concern for vessels calling at ports in West Africa, with recent cases handled by Skuld underscoring the persistent risk. The guidance stresses thorough, systematic physical searches even when professional security providers and trained dogs are used.

Stowaways remain a significant security and operational risk for vessels calling at ports in West Africa. Two recent cases handled by Skuld once again highlight the persistent stowaway risk in the region and the importance of conducting thorough and systematic physical searches. Even where professional third-party security services and trained search dogs are employed, the ...