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Security Duties & Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. A suspicious package is discovered in the engine room. After alerting the Master, what is the SSO's next priority?

    Answer: Establish a cordon and clear personnel from the area

    Establishing a safety cordon and evacuating nearby personnel minimizes potential casualties while awaiting further response.

  2. Which frequency is designated as the international distress and safety calling frequency for VHF radio?

    Answer: VHF Channel 16

    VHF Channel 16 is the internationally designated distress, safety, and calling frequency monitored by all vessels and coast stations.

  3. What is the minimum frequency at which security drills must be conducted on a ship under the ISPS Code?

    Answer: At least once every three months

    ISPS Code requires security drills to be conducted at least once every three months to maintain crew readiness.

  4. An SSO notices that a section of the ship's perimeter fencing has been cut. What type of security threat does this most likely indicate?

    Answer: A stoker or stowaway attempt

    Cut perimeter fencing is a classic indicator of an attempted unauthorized boarding, potentially for stowaway or piracy purposes.

  5. When conducting a security risk assessment, which element does the SSO evaluate to identify critical shipboard operations?

    Answer: Assets, operations, and infrastructure that must be protected if compromised

    A security risk assessment identifies critical assets and operations whose compromise could endanger the ship, crew, cargo, or the environment.

  6. Under what circumstance may the Master override the Ship Security Plan measures?

    Answer: When the safety or security of the ship and persons on board is at immediate risk

    SOLAS and the ISPS Code allow the Master to deviate from the SSP when immediate safety or security of the vessel or persons on board demands it.

  7. Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of the Ship Security Officer?

    Answer: Approving the Ship Security Plan on behalf of the company

    The SSP is approved by the Administration (flag state) or a Recognized Security Organization — not by the SSO.