Yacht Secure also recommend a number of active defence equipment (ADE) and passive defence equipment (PDE) measures that can be installed or carried in risk areas. PDE might consist of such items as extra strong hatch covers, grease mats, night vision goggles, Lifejackets with Kevlar and some form of anti-personnel decking such as a large box of sharp tacks for those in bare feet. ADE might include flares, Smoke, loud hailers (very loud), High intensity lights and “Squeezy” bottles filled with nasty stuff. The right type of clothing can also be highly effective. Ear defenders and goggles will help protect vital senses whilst give the impression that you and your crew are highly organised, gas masks as modelled by Special forces around the world are even better in their deterrent effect.
