DWO Security and Emergency Preparedness 3

Question 1

Under 33 CFR Part 104, who is responsible for ensuring a vessel security plan is implemented and maintained?

Accepted Answer

The Vessel Security Officer (VSO)

Answer

The Company Security Officer (CSO)

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The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Answer

The Officer of the Deck

Question 2

Which document must a US-flagged vessel obtain before entering a foreign port that has ISPS Code requirements?

Accepted Answer

International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)

Answer

Port Entry Permit

Answer

Ship Sanitation Certificate

Answer

Maritime Declaration of Health

Question 3

What action should the watch officer take if an unauthorized person is discovered in a restricted area?

Accepted Answer

Detain the person and notify the Master and VSO immediately

Answer

Escort them off the vessel immediately without reporting

Answer

Ignore them if they appear harmless

Answer

Only report at the end of the watch

Question 4

In a flooding emergency, the watch officer should sound which alarm signal on the ship's whistle?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast

Answer

One prolonged blast

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Three short blasts

Answer

Continuous ringing of the ship's bell

Question 5

A Declaration of Security (DoS) is typically required when:

Accepted Answer

Interfacing with a port facility operating at a different security level or when requested

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Entering any port regardless of security level

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Only during cargo operations

Answer

Only when carrying hazardous materials

Question 6

Under the USCG regulations, how often must abandon-ship drills be conducted on vessels with certificated crew?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

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Weekly

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Quarterly

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Annually

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)?

Accepted Answer

Transmit a covert alert to authorities during a security threat without alerting attackers

Answer

Notify port authorities of arrival

Answer

Activate fire suppression systems

Answer

Broadcast a distress signal on all VHF channels