Security and Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

When a vessel is at Security Level 2, which additional measure is typically required for access control?

Answer: Increasing the frequency of identification checks for all persons boarding

At Security Level 2, enhanced measures include more frequent identity and credential checks for all persons seeking to board the vessel.

A vessel experiences a machinery space fire. The Deck Watch Officer should FIRST:

Answer: Sound the general alarm and notify the Master

Sounding the general alarm and notifying the Master initiates the emergency response team while preventing uncoordinated individual action.

The 'GMDSS watchkeeping' requirement mandates that a continuous watch be maintained on:

Answer: VHF Channel 16 and DSC distress frequencies

GMDSS requires continuous watch on VHF Channel 16 (radiotelephone) and the DSC distress frequencies (VHF Ch 70, MF 2187.5 kHz, HF as applicable).

Which fire class designation applies to fires involving flammable liquids such as fuel oil?

Answer: Class B

Class B fires involve flammable liquids and gases, including fuel oil, gasoline, and hydraulic fluids common on vessels.

Under SOLAS, what is the required minimum number of survival craft that must be launchable from either side of a cargo vessel?

Answer: Survival craft for at least 100% of persons on board must be launchable from each side

SOLAS requires that each side of a cargo ship carry survival craft for 100% of persons aboard, ensuring survival capability regardless of list.

A 'restricted area' on a vessel, as defined by ISPS Code, must have which minimum security feature?

Answer: Access control measures and monitoring to prevent unauthorized entry

Restricted areas must have access control measures and be monitored to prevent unauthorized entry, per the vessel's security plan.

What information must be included in a security-related 'port arrival notification' to US authorities under 33 CFR 160?

Answer: Vessel name, flag, last port of call, crew list, and security level

Advance notice of arrival under 33 CFR 160 requires vessel identification, flag, last five ports, crew and passenger lists, cargo, and security level information.