Ship Security & Planning Flashcards
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Under SOLAS Chapter XI-2, what is the minimum security level assigned by contracting governments?
Answer: Security Level 1
Security Level 1 is the minimum, normal operating level at which ships and port facilities maintain baseline protective measures.
The Ship Security Plan (SSP) must be approved by which authority?
Answer: The flag state administration or recognized security organization
The SSP must be approved by the flag state administration or a recognized security organization (RSO) acting on its behalf.
Which document must a ship produce when requested by a contracting government before entering port?
Answer: International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)
The ISSC verifies that the ship complies with SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code and must be presented when requested.
How far back must a ship be able to provide records of its last ten port facility contacts?
Answer: 90 days
Ships must maintain and produce records of the last ten port facility interfaces going back at least 90 days.
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 CSR documenting the ship's history including flag, company, and name changes.
Which party is responsible for ensuring the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) is completed before the SSP is written?
Answer: Company Security Officer (CSO)
The CSO has responsibility for ensuring the SSA is conducted and forms the documented basis for the Ship Security Plan.
When a ship moves from Security Level 1 to Security Level 2, who normally sets this change?
Answer: The contracting government or administration
Security levels are set by contracting governments or administrations and communicated to ships operating in their waters.