SSO Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code 5

Question 1

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirement for ships is found in which SOLAS regulation?

Accepted Answer

SOLAS V/19

Answer

AIS carriage requirements for ships are set out in SOLAS Regulation V/19 under the chapter on Safety of Navigation.

Question 2

Under ISPS Code Part A, the Company Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for ensuring that the Ship Security Assessment is:

Accepted Answer

Properly carried out and reviewed periodically

Answer

The CSO must ensure the Ship Security Assessment is properly carried out and reviewed to reflect changing threats and vulnerabilities.

Question 3

Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) requirements are specified in which SOLAS regulation?

Accepted Answer

SOLAS XI-2/6

Answer

SOLAS Regulation XI-2/6 mandates that ships be fitted with a Ship Security Alert System to transmit a covert distress signal.

Question 4

Which body within IMO is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the ISPS Code?

Accepted Answer

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)

Answer

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO is responsible for developing and maintaining maritime security measures including the ISPS Code.

Question 5

A Contracting Government may exempt certain ships from ISPS Code requirements if those ships:

Accepted Answer

Operate exclusively within a single Contracting Government's waters under bilateral agreements

Answer

Contracting Governments may grant exemptions to ships operating on domestic voyages within their own waters or between two States under equivalent security agreements.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

SSO Maritime Security Regulations & ISPS Code 5