DWO Security and Emergency Preparedness 5

Question 1

When conducting a security inspection of a vessel's cargo hold, the watch officer is specifically looking for:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized persons, suspicious packages, or signs of tampering with cargo

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Signs of corrosion or structural damage only

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Correct stowage of hazardous materials only

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Condition of bilge pumping systems

Question 2

An immersion suit (survival suit) inspection should verify which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Suit integrity, zipper function, retro-reflective tape condition, and light operation

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Suit is stored only in officer cabins

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Suit is dry-cleaned quarterly

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Suit is rated for all water temperatures globally

Question 3

Under US maritime law, a 'credible threat' to a vessel's security requires the Master to notify:

Accepted Answer

The nearest Coast Guard district and the Company Security Officer

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Only the vessel owner

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The local police department only

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The port agent at next port of call

Question 4

The Williamson Turn maneuver is preferred for man overboard recovery in which specific condition?

Accepted Answer

Restricted visibility or night when the point of entry may be lost

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Daylight with good visibility

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High-speed operations only

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When towing another vessel

Question 5

Which pyrotechnic signal is required to be carried on vessels as a distress signal under SOLAS?

Accepted Answer

Red parachute rocket flares

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Green star cluster flares

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White smoke signals

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Yellow hand flares

Question 6

A vessel security drill should test which aspect of the ship security plan (SSP)?

Accepted Answer

Response to at least one threat scenario relevant to the vessel's operations

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Only crew fire-fighting competency

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Navigation system accuracy

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Cargo handling speed

Question 7

If a vessel's ISSC expires while at sea and cannot be renewed before the next port call, the Master should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the flag state administration immediately and request interim certification or guidance

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Proceed normally as the certificate has a grace period of 90 days automatically

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Anchor offshore indefinitely

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Obtain certification from port state control upon arrival