DWO Security and Emergency Preparedness 2

Question 1

Under ISPS Code, what is the minimum frequency for conducting vessel security drills?

Accepted Answer

At least once every calendar year with no more than 18 months between drills

Answer

Once every 3 months

Answer

Once every 6 months

Answer

Monthly

Question 2

A vessel receives a credible bomb threat while in port. The Deck Watch Officer's first action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the Master and initiate the ship's security plan procedures

Answer

Begin a search of the vessel immediately without notifying anyone

Answer

Evacuate all crew to the dock

Answer

Contact port state control only

Question 3

Which muster list requirement is mandated by SOLAS for passenger vessels?

Accepted Answer

Posted in each passenger cabin and public space

Answer

Posted only on the bridge

Answer

Distributed electronically to all passengers

Answer

Kept only in the ship's office

Question 4

The term 'security level 3' under the ISPS Code means:

Accepted Answer

A security incident has occurred or is imminent, requiring exceptional measures

Answer

Normal operating state

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Heightened risk of a security incident

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Post-incident investigation phase

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) maintained aboard vessels?

Accepted Answer

Provide a verifiable history of the ship's registration, ownership, and management

Answer

Track fuel consumption history

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Record all crew changes

Answer

Document port state control inspections

Question 6

During a man overboard emergency at night, which action should a watch officer take FIRST after sighting the person?

Accepted Answer

Throw a lifebuoy with self-igniting light toward the person

Answer

Reduce speed and plot a Williamson turn

Answer

Sound the general alarm

Answer

Alert the Master via VHF

Question 7

A vessel's Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) should be registered with which authority?

Accepted Answer

NOAA or equivalent national authority in the country of registration

Answer

Port of registry harbor master

Answer

The vessel's flag state administration

Answer

International Maritime Organization directly