Security Equipment & Training Flashcards

During security awareness training, crew members should be taught to recognize which behavioral indicator as a potential surveillance threat?

Answer: A person repeatedly photographing the ship's security equipment and access points without apparent reason

Repeated, unexplained photography of security equipment and access points is a recognized pre-attack surveillance behavior that crew should be trained to identify and report.

What is the function of an 'anti-piracy citadel' on a vessel?

Answer: A reinforced room where crew can shelter and maintain communications with authorities during a piracy attack

A citadel is a designated, hardened compartment where crew can shelter during a piracy attack, with independent communications to alert authorities while the vessel is boarded.

Under the ISPS Code, which of the following is the SSO's responsibility regarding crew security training records?

Answer: The SSO must ensure that records of all security training and drills are maintained on board

The ISPS Code places responsibility on the SSO to ensure that all security training and drill records are maintained on board and available for inspection.

A long-range acoustic device (LRAD) used as a maritime security measure operates primarily by:

Answer: Emitting a high-intensity sound beam that can deter and disorient approaching threats

An LRAD projects a focused, high-decibel sound beam that causes discomfort and disorientation, serving as a non-lethal deterrent against approaching threats.

What is the correct procedure when security equipment is found to be defective during a routine inspection?

Answer: Immediately report the deficiency to the master, record it, and implement compensatory measures until repaired

Defective security equipment must be immediately reported to the master, documented in the maintenance log, and compensatory measures put in place to maintain the required security level.

Which type of training exercise involves all relevant ship and shore-based personnel responding to a simulated security scenario in real time without advance notice of the scenario content?

Answer: Unannounced full-scale security exercise

An unannounced full-scale exercise tests genuine readiness by preventing advance preparation, revealing true competence levels and system reliability.

A ship's night vision equipment used for security watch-keeping primarily aids in:

Answer: Detecting unauthorized approaches in darkness or low-visibility conditions

Night vision devices amplify ambient light or detect thermal signatures, enabling security watchstanders to identify approaching threats during nighttime or low-visibility periods.