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Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code Flashcards

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  1. Under ISPS Code, the Ship Security Officer (SSO) must hold which minimum qualification?

    Answer: Training meeting requirements of Section A/12 of the STCW Code

    The SSO must complete training meeting the requirements of STCW Code Section A/12, which covers ship security officer duties.

  2. The ISPS Code requires a ship to maintain records of security activities for a minimum of:

    Answer: 12 months

    The ISPS Code requires ships to maintain records of security activities for at least the minimum period specified, generally accepted as three years in practice, but the Code specifies records must be kept on board and accessible; many flag States set 3 years — however ISPS Part A 10.1 requires the SSP itself to address record-keeping without mandating a specific duration, while MSC circulars suggest 12 months minimum for activity logs.

  3. A Declaration of Security (DoS) is an agreement between:

    Answer: A ship and a port facility (or another ship)

    A Declaration of Security is a formal agreement between a ship and a port facility (or ship-to-ship) defining each party's security responsibilities for an interface.

  4. Which of the following is NOT a required element of a Ship Security Plan under ISPS Code Part A?

    Answer: Cargo insurance arrangements

    Cargo insurance arrangements are a commercial matter and are not a required element of the Ship Security Plan.

  5. The Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) portal is operated by which US agency to distribute maritime security notifications?

    Answer: US Coast Guard (USCG)

    The US Coast Guard operates the MSCI portal to disseminate Maritime Security Communications with Industry notices relevant to vessel operators.

  6. Under US law, the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 is the domestic equivalent of which international instrument?

    Answer: ISPS Code

    The MTSA 2002 is the US domestic legislation that mirrors and implements the requirements of the ISPS Code for US-flagged vessels and US ports.

  7. A ship without a valid ISSC arriving at a US port may be subject to which action under 33 CFR Part 104?

    Answer: Detention, denial of entry, or expulsion from port

    Under 33 CFR Part 104, a vessel without a valid ISSC may be detained, denied entry, or expelled from the port by the USCG.