Emergency Preparedness and Incident Response Flashcards

When activating the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS), what information is transmitted to authorities?

Answer: A covert alert identifying the ship's identity and position without alarming the perpetrators

The SSAS sends a silent, covert alert with ship identity and GPS position to the designated authority, deliberately avoiding any onboard alarm.

An SSO receives intelligence that the vessel will transit a high-risk piracy area. Which combination of preventive measures is considered best practice per BMP5 guidelines?

Answer: Register with UKMTO, implement razor wire barriers, deploy fire hoses as water curtains, and conduct watchkeeping drills

BMP5 recommends UKMTO registration, physical hardening measures, and crew drills as layered defensive measures in high-risk areas.

After a security breach in port, the SSO must compile an incident report. Which element is NOT typically required in a formal security incident report?

Answer: Personal credit history of the suspected perpetrator

Incident reports require factual operational details; personal financial background of suspects is outside the SSO's reporting scope and jurisdiction.

A fire breaks out simultaneously with a security breach aboard a vessel. How should the SSO prioritize these concurrent emergencies?

Answer: Address the fire as the immediate life-safety threat while delegating security containment to designated crew

Life-safety emergencies such as fire take precedence, but the SSO must simultaneously maintain security protocols by delegating responsibilities within the Ship Security Plan.

What is the purpose of 'Declaration of Security' (DoS) between a ship and a port facility?

Answer: A mutual agreement that identifies the security measures each party will implement during their interface

The DoS formally records the agreed security responsibilities between the ship and port facility when both parties identify a need for one.

During a man-overboard emergency that is later determined to have security implications, what additional responsibility does the SSO assume beyond normal MOB procedures?

Answer: Preserving the scene, documenting evidence, and assessing whether the incident was intentional or coerced

When a MOB has security implications, the SSO must treat it as a potential crime scene, preserving evidence and determining whether criminal or coercive factors are involved.

Which organization maintains the Ship Security Certificate and International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) records for US-flagged vessels?

Answer: The United States Coast Guard (USCG)

For US-flagged vessels, the USCG is the recognized security organization responsible for verifying compliance and maintaining ISSC records.