Precautions prevent pirates

. This updated edition contains a map showing where attacks occur most frequently – there were 467 incidents reported last year where violence to the crew was involved, and 643 in 1997. The guide is designed to help reduce the possibility of ships being attacked and to limit the consequences to seafarers` lives. It contains advice to masters about practical measures to prevent attacks, what to do if raiders have boarded the vessel, and procedures following an attack. Copies are available from the ISF priced £10 ($16) including worldwide airmail.