SSO Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code 4

Question 1

Under ISPS Code, the Ship Security Officer (SSO) must hold which minimum qualification?

Accepted Answer

Training meeting requirements of Section A/12 of the STCW Code

Answer

The SSO must complete training meeting the requirements of STCW Code Section A/12, which covers ship security officer duties.

Question 2

The ISPS Code requires a ship to maintain records of security activities for a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

The ISPS Code requires ships to maintain records of security activities for at least the minimum period specified, generally accepted as three years in practice, but the Code specifies records must be kept on board and accessible; many flag States set 3 years — however ISPS Part A 10.1 requires the SSP itself to address record-keeping without mandating a specific duration, while MSC circulars suggest 12 months minimum for activity logs.

Question 3

A Declaration of Security (DoS) is an agreement between:

Accepted Answer

A ship and a port facility (or another ship)

Answer

A Declaration of Security is a formal agreement between a ship and a port facility (or ship-to-ship) defining each party's security responsibilities for an interface.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a required element of a Ship Security Plan under ISPS Code Part A?

Accepted Answer

Cargo insurance arrangements

Answer

Cargo insurance arrangements are a commercial matter and are not a required element of the Ship Security Plan.

Question 5

The Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) portal is operated by which US agency to distribute maritime security notifications?

Accepted Answer

US Coast Guard (USCG)

Answer

The US Coast Guard operates the MSCI portal to disseminate Maritime Security Communications with Industry notices relevant to vessel operators.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

SSO Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code 4