1. Answer the questions.

1. What was the type of vessel the incident took place on?

2. What cargo was to be delivered to a West African point?

3. What cargo was to be carried in return?

4. What measures were taken to prevent the stowaways’ access on board the vessel?

5. What was done on completion of loading?

6. When and where were the stowaways discovered?

7. What decision did the master take concerning the stowaways?

8. What happened at the port of discharge?

9. What problems did the ship face afterwards?

2. Decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F). Correct the wrong ones.

   1. The cargo was to be repaired as part of an inland oil and gas drilling and exploration project._____________________

   2. People from ashore could step across the gap only with the help of the gangway.__________

   3. The crew succeeded with their Ship Security Plan._______

   4. On completion of loading the master soughtfor the aid of the terminal managers._________

   5. The stowaways were helpful but not aggressive_____________

   6. It was decided to continue towards the discharge port and try to send the stowaways back home._______

   7. The stowaways were successfully repatriated to their native country.________________

3. Give synonyms to the following expressions.

   1. A return cargo_______________________________________________________

   2. To be at disposal______________________________________________________

   3. To concede defeat_____________________________________________________

   4. To solicit the help of___________________________________________________

   5. To conduct a thorough stowaway search___________________________________

   6. To drop the pilot______________________________________________________

   7. Identification documents________________________________________________

   8. To repatriate__________________________________________________________

   9. To cite various alleged violations_________________________________________

4. Give the antonyms to these expressions and use them in the sentences of your own.

   1. Discarded_______________________________________________________

   2. Containerized____________________________________________________

   3. Defeat__________________________________________________________

   4. To drop the anchor________________________________________________

   5. Uncooperative____________________________________________________

   6. Violent__________________________________________________________

   7. To assist_________________________________________________________

5. Complete an incident report (see annex) covering the following items.

1. Description of the situation;

2. Direct causes, root causes of the situation;

3. Remedial actions and recommendations.