Seafarer documentsSafety and security
Crew Anti-Piracy and Maritime Security Awareness (BMP Maritime Security)
BMP
- Brief entry
- Checked 1 October 2026
- Document type
- Document
- Validity
- As shown on the issued document
Brief entry: the name, code, purpose and source. A full entry will follow.
Contents2
1 What it covers
Covers crew preparedness for piracy and other threats in the voyage area and ship security plan.1,2
Who needs it. Crews completing maritime-security training based on current BMP guidance.1,2
2 Validity and renewal
Document validity. The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates.