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Security Duties and Responsibilities Flashcards

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  1. Under ISPS Code Part A, the SSO is responsible for conducting security surveys of the ship. How often must these surveys be conducted at a minimum?

    Answer: Annually, or whenever significant changes occur

    Ship security surveys should be conducted annually or whenever significant changes occur to the ship or its operating environment.

  2. During a ship-to-ship operation (STS), which party is responsible for coordinating security measures between the two vessels?

    Answer: The SSOs of both vessels, in coordination with their respective CSOs

    During STS operations, both ships' SSOs must coordinate security measures to ensure a Declaration of Security is agreed upon and implemented by both parties.

  3. What is the SSO's duty with respect to security equipment on board?

    Answer: The SSO must ensure that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained

    The SSO is responsible for ensuring that all shipboard security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained in good working order.

  4. A port facility is operating at Security Level 2. What level must the ship adopt?

    Answer: The ship must automatically adopt Security Level 2 or higher

    When a port facility is at Security Level 2, the ship must implement measures appropriate for Level 2 and acknowledge receipt of the security level notification.

  5. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the SSO related to crew and personnel security?

    Answer: Verifying the identities of persons seeking to board the ship and controlling access accordingly

    The SSO must control access to the ship, which includes verifying the identity of all persons seeking to board and ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.

  6. What does the ISPS Code require the SSO to do when a threat of stowaways is identified?

    Answer: Conduct a search of the ship and implement measures specified in the SSP for dealing with stowaway threats

    When a stowaway threat is identified, the SSO must conduct searches and implement the security measures specified in the SSP for that threat category.

  7. The SSO is required to maintain the confidentiality of the Ship Security Plan. What is the main reason for this requirement?

    Answer: To prevent potential attackers from learning the ship's vulnerabilities and countermeasures

    The SSP is kept confidential so that potential adversaries cannot exploit knowledge of the ship's security vulnerabilities and the countermeasures in place.