SSO Maritime Security Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under SOLAS Chapter XI-2, which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the ISPS Code?
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) (Correct answer)
- United States Coast Guard (USCG)
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- World Customs Organization (WCO)
Correct answer: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The IMO developed and maintains the ISPS Code as part of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 amendments adopted in December 2002.
Question 2: What is the minimum frequency requirement for conducting ship security drills under the ISPS Code?
- At least once every three months (Correct answer)
- At least once every six months
- At least once per year
- At least once every two years
Correct answer: At least once every three months
The ISPS Code requires security drills to be conducted at least once every three months to ensure crew readiness.
Question 3: Which document must a ship produce upon request by a duly authorized officer to demonstrate its security compliance history?
- Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (Correct answer)
- Safety Management Certificate
- Document of Compliance
- Ship Security Plan
Correct answer: Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
The Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) provides an onboard record of the ship's history including flag state, company, and security-related information.
Question 4: Under MTSA 2002, which U.S. federal agency has primary authority over maritime security in domestic waters?
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) (Correct answer)
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Correct answer: United States Coast Guard (USCG)
The USCG has primary federal authority for maritime security in U.S. waters and enforces MTSA 2002 requirements.
Question 5: What is required before a vessel operating in U.S. waters can change its security level?
- Notification to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port (Correct answer)
- Approval from the company security officer
- Amendment to the Ship Security Plan
- Authorization from the port facility security officer
Correct answer: Notification to the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port
Vessels must notify the cognizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port before implementing a change in security level in U.S. waters.
Question 6: Which regulation requires vessels to transmit a 96-hour advance notice of arrival (NOA) to U.S. ports?
- 33 CFR Part 160 (Correct answer)
- 33 CFR Part 104
- 46 CFR Part 2
- 33 CFR Part 101
Correct answer: 33 CFR Part 160
33 CFR Part 160 governs vessel traffic management and establishes the 96-hour advance notice of arrival requirement for vessels entering U.S. ports.
Question 7: The Declaration of Security (DoS) is an agreement between which parties?
- The ship and a port facility or another ship (Correct answer)
- The company and the flag state administration
- The SSO and the CSO
- The master and the port authority
Correct answer: The ship and a port facility or another ship
A Declaration of Security is a formal agreement between a ship and a port facility (or another ship) that outlines the security measures each will implement.
SSO Maritime Security Regulations 2
Under SOLAS Chapter XI-2, which organization is responsible for developing and maintaining the ISPS Code?