Maritime Security Regulations Flashcards

A seafarer's employer changes while the vessel is at sea. Which document must be updated to reflect this change as soon as practicable?

Answer: Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

The CSR must be updated to reflect changes in registered owner, company, or flag state, as it provides an onboard record of the ship's history.

When must a ship operating at Security Level 1 complete a full search of all deck areas and cargo spaces?

Answer: Prior to and during cargo operations when circumstances warrant based on the SSP

At Security Level 1, the SSP dictates search protocols for deck and cargo areas, typically requiring searches when security risk assessments indicate it is warranted.

Which regulation requires U.S.-flagged vessels and foreign vessels in U.S. waters to maintain a working Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)?

Answer: SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6 and 33 CFR Part 104

SOLAS XI-2/6 mandates SSAS for applicable vessels, and 33 CFR Part 104 implements this requirement for vessels subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

What distinguishes a 'security incident' from a 'security breach' under ISPS Code terminology?

Answer: A security incident is any suspicious act; a security breach is an actual failure of security measures

A security incident encompasses any suspicious or threatening act, while a security breach specifically refers to an actual failure or circumvention of security measures.

Under MTSA and 33 CFR Part 104, how often must a vessel subject to these regulations conduct a full security exercise involving all parties (ship, company, and port facility)?

Answer: At least once every calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercises

Full security exercises must occur at least once per calendar year with no more than 18 months between successive exercises, per 33 CFR Part 104.

Which protocol governs the exchange of security-related information between a ship and a port facility when a Declaration of Security has NOT been requested?

Answer: The Ship Security Plan and Port Facility Security Plan define their respective default procedures

When a DoS is not in place, each party defaults to the security procedures defined in their respective SSP or PFSP for routine interface operations.

What action should an SSO take upon discovering evidence of tampering with access control equipment protecting a restricted area?

Answer: Treat it as a security incident, restrict access, investigate, and report per the SSP

Tampered access control equipment constitutes a security incident requiring restricted access, investigation, and reporting through channels defined in the Ship Security Plan.