Ship Security & Planning Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a Declaration of Security (DoS)?

Answer: To record mutual security responsibilities agreed between ship and port facility

A DoS documents the agreed security measures and responsibilities shared between the ship and the port facility for a specific interface.

Under the ISPS Code, how often must drills testing individual security duties be conducted?

Answer: At least once every 3 months

The ISPS Code requires drills to be conducted at least once every three months to ensure crew proficiency in their security roles.

Which section of the Ship Security Plan addresses procedures for responding to security threats or breaches?

Answer: Security incident response procedures

Security incident response procedures outline how the crew should react when a threat or actual breach of security occurs.

A ship receives a threat that does not yet meet the threshold for Security Level 3. What Security Level 2 measure should the SSO prioritize?

Answer: Increase frequency of monitoring and patrol

At Security Level 2, ships heighten vigilance by increasing the frequency of monitoring, patrols, and checking of persons and cargo.

Which ISPS Code part contains mandatory requirements applicable to ships and port facilities?

Answer: Part A only

ISPS Code Part A contains the mandatory provisions, while Part B provides guidance and recommended practices.

What action must the Master take if the required level of security cannot be maintained on a ship-to-ship activity?

Answer: Notify the company and flag state and decline the activity if necessary

If the Master determines security cannot be maintained during a ship-to-ship operation, the company and flag state must be notified and the activity may be refused.

For a ship operating on an international voyage, the ISSC is valid for a maximum of how many years?

Answer: 5 years

An International Ship Security Certificate is issued for a maximum period of five years, subject to intermediate verifications.