Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code Flashcards
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The Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirement for ships is found in which SOLAS regulation?
Answer: SOLAS V/19
AIS carriage requirements for ships are set out in SOLAS Regulation V/19 under the chapter on Safety of Navigation.
Under ISPS Code Part A, the Company Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for ensuring that the Ship Security Assessment is:
Answer: Properly carried out and reviewed periodically
The CSO must ensure the Ship Security Assessment is properly carried out and reviewed to reflect changing threats and vulnerabilities.
Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) requirements are specified in which SOLAS regulation?
Answer: SOLAS XI-2/6
SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6 mandates that ships be fitted with a Ship Security Alert System to transmit a covert distress signal.
Which body within IMO is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the ISPS Code?
Answer: Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO is responsible for developing and maintaining maritime security measures including the ISPS Code.
A Contracting Government may exempt certain ships from ISPS Code requirements if those ships:
Answer: Operate exclusively within a single Contracting Government's waters under bilateral agreements
Contracting Governments may grant exemptions to ships operating on domestic voyages within their own waters or between two States under equivalent security agreements.
Under ISPS Code Part B, what is the recommended frequency for ship security exercises involving all security stakeholders (full-scale exercises)?
Answer: At least once per calendar year
ISPS Code Part B recommends that full-scale security exercises involving all relevant stakeholders be conducted at least once per calendar year.
Port State Control officers conducting an ISPS inspection find the ISSC has expired. The most appropriate initial action for the SSO is to:
Answer: Immediately notify the CSO and flag State Administration
When an ISSC deficiency is identified, the SSO must immediately notify the CSO and flag State Administration so corrective action and re-certification can be arranged.