When is an Extended Initial Safety Sweep (EISS) conducted?

An Extended Initial Safety Sweep (EISS) is conducted when there are known safety hazards and unaccounted weapons on board a vessel. This is a critical safety procedure designed to ensure the security and safety of both the boarding team and the individuals onboard the vessel. By implementing an EISS, the team can identify and mitigate any existing risks before proceeding with further inspections or actions.

Recognizing safety hazards and potential threats, such as unaccounted weapons, necessitates a thorough and careful assessment of the vessel's environment. This proactive approach is essential to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of personnel involved in the boarding operation.

In contrast, conducting an EISS solely based on the suspicion of smuggling, the vessel's location, or interpersonal conflicts among crew members would not justify the need for an extended sweep. Each of those scenarios may require a different protocol or response based on the specific circumstances, but they do not inherently necessitate the same level of thorough safety evaluation that the presence of known hazards and unaccounted weapons does.