SSO Threat Assessment & Risk Management 3

Question 1

What does 'consequence' mean in the risk assessment formula used in maritime security?

Accepted Answer

The potential impact or harm resulting from a successful security breach

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The legal penalties for failing to follow security procedures

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The cost of implementing security countermeasures

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The time required to respond to a security incident

Question 2

Which body is responsible for approving a ship's Security Plan under the ISPS Code?

Accepted Answer

The flag state Administration or a Recognized Security Organization acting on its behalf

Answer

The port state control authority

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The Company Security Officer

Answer

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Question 3

When conducting a threat assessment, the SSO should consider which combination of factors?

Accepted Answer

The ship type, cargo, trading routes, and regional threat intelligence

Answer

The ship's profitability and commercial routes only

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The personal security history of each crew member only

Answer

Only incidents that have previously occurred on the vessel itself

Question 4

What is a 'countermeasure' in the context of maritime security risk management?

Accepted Answer

A measure implemented to reduce the risk posed by identified threats and vulnerabilities

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A legal action taken against a security offender

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A report filed after a security incident has occurred

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A request for additional security personnel from the port authority

Question 5

How frequently must a Ship Security Assessment be reviewed according to the ISPS Code?

Accepted Answer

Before significant operational changes or security incidents, and at regular intervals

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Every six months regardless of circumstances

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Only when requested by the flag state

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Every five years when the International Ship Security Certificate is renewed

Question 6

Which best describes the difference between Security Level 1 and Security Level 2?

Accepted Answer

Level 1 is the normal operating state; Level 2 is set when there is a heightened risk of a security incident

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Level 1 applies in port; Level 2 applies at sea

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Level 1 requires a Declaration of Security; Level 2 does not

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Level 1 applies to passenger ships; Level 2 applies to cargo ships

Question 7

Which information gathered during a Ship Security Assessment is treated as confidential?

Accepted Answer

Identified vulnerabilities and specific countermeasures in the Ship Security Plan

Answer

The ship's name and IMO number

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The number of crew members aboard

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The ship's scheduled port calls