Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code Flashcards
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Under ISPS Code Part A, which entity is responsible for approving a Ship Security Plan (SSP)?
Answer: The flag State Administration
The flag State Administration (or an RSO on its behalf) is responsible for approving the Ship Security Plan.
SOLAS Chapter XI-2 entered into force on which date?
Answer: July 1, 2004
SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code entered into force on July 1, 2004.
A Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is required under which SOLAS regulation?
Answer: SOLAS XI-1/5
SOLAS Regulation XI-1/5 requires ships to carry a Continuous Synopsis Record documenting the vessel's history.
Which IMO instrument provides the overarching legal framework within which the ISPS Code operates?
Answer: SOLAS 1974 as amended
The ISPS Code is implemented through amendments to SOLAS 1974, specifically Chapter XI-2.
When a ship is at Security Level 3, who has the authority to instruct the ship to implement specific protective measures?
Answer: Contracting Government or port facility
At Security Level 3, the Contracting Government or port facility authority directs the specific protective measures the ship must implement.
The ISPS Code defines a 'security incident' as:
Answer: Any suspicious act or circumstance threatening ship, port, or person security
A security incident is any suspicious act or circumstance threatening the security of a ship, port facility, or any person therein.
Under ISPS Code Part B, how often should drills be conducted to test individual elements of the Ship Security Plan?
Answer: Every 3 months
ISPS Code Part B recommends that drills testing individual SSP elements be conducted at least every three months.