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Maritime Security Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under SOLAS Chapter XI-2, which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the ISPS Code?

    Answer: International Maritime Organization (IMO)

    The IMO developed and maintains the ISPS Code as part of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 amendments adopted in December 2002.

  2. What is the minimum frequency requirement for conducting ship security drills under the ISPS Code?

    Answer: At least once every three months

    The ISPS Code requires security drills to be conducted at least once every three months to ensure crew readiness.

  3. Which document must a ship produce upon request by a duly authorized officer to demonstrate its security compliance history?

    Answer: Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

    The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) provides an onboard record of the ship's history including flag state, company, and security-related information.

  4. Under MTSA 2002, which U.S. federal agency has primary authority over maritime security in domestic waters?

    Answer: United States Coast Guard (USCG)

    The USCG has primary federal authority for maritime security in U.S. waters and enforces MTSA 2002 requirements.

  5. What is required before a vessel operating in U.S. waters can change its security level?

    Answer: Notification to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port

    Vessels must notify the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port before implementing a change in security level in U.S. waters.

  6. Which regulation requires vessels to transmit a 96-hour advance notice of arrival (NOA) to U.S. ports?

    Answer: 33 CFR Part 160

    33 CFR Part 160 governs vessel traffic management and establishes the 96-hour advance notice of arrival requirement for vessels entering U.S. ports.

  7. The Declaration of Security (DoS) is an agreement between which parties?

    Answer: The ship and a port facility or another ship

    A Declaration of Security is a formal agreement between a ship and a port facility (or another ship) that outlines the security measures each will implement.