Security Equipment & Training Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a ship's Automatic Identification System (AIS) in the context of maritime security?
Answer: To provide vessel tracking and identity information to other ships and authorities
AIS broadcasts vessel identity, position, course, and speed, enabling maritime authorities and other vessels to track and identify ships for safety and security purposes.
Which type of alarm system is specifically designed to alert the crew to unauthorized access attempts in restricted areas aboard a vessel?
Answer: Intrusion detection alarm
Intrusion detection alarms use sensors such as motion detectors, door contacts, or vibration sensors to alert crew when unauthorized persons attempt to enter restricted areas.
How often must SSO drills incorporating security equipment checks typically be conducted under the ISPS Code?
Answer: At least once every three months
The ISPS Code requires that drills be conducted at least once every three months to ensure crew familiarity with security equipment and procedures.
A Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) operates on which principle when activated?
Answer: It transmits a covert distress alert to maritime authorities without alerting the threat
The SSAS sends a silent, covert alert to competent authorities without triggering any audible alarm on board so as not to escalate a piracy or hijacking situation.
When testing CCTV cameras for security coverage effectiveness, what is the most important factor an SSO should verify?
Answer: All designated access points and restricted areas are covered without blind spots
Effective CCTV coverage requires that all critical areas such as gangways, engine room entries, and the bridge are fully monitored without blind spots.
Which document records the maintenance history, testing dates, and deficiencies of shipboard security equipment?
Answer: Security Equipment Maintenance Log
A Security Equipment Maintenance Log tracks inspection results, test dates, repairs, and deficiencies for all shipboard security devices to ensure accountability and compliance.
During a security drill, a crew member cannot operate the SSAS activation point correctly. What is the SSO's immediate corrective action?
Answer: Provide immediate retraining and re-test the crew member before the drill concludes
Immediate retraining and re-testing ensures the crew member achieves competence before the drill ends, maintaining operational readiness of the SSAS.