SSO Security Duties and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Under ISPS Code Part A, the SSO is responsible for conducting security surveys of the ship. How often must these surveys be conducted at a minimum?

Accepted Answer

Annually, or whenever significant changes occur

Answer

Ship security surveys should be conducted annually or whenever significant changes occur to the ship or its operating environment.

Question 2

During a ship-to-ship operation (STS), which party is responsible for coordinating security measures between the two vessels?

Accepted Answer

The SSOs of both vessels, in coordination with their respective CSOs

Answer

During STS operations, both ships' SSOs must coordinate security measures to ensure a Declaration of Security is agreed upon and implemented by both parties.

Question 3

What is the SSO's duty with respect to security equipment on board?

Accepted Answer

The SSO must ensure that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained

Answer

The SSO is responsible for ensuring that all shipboard security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained in good working order.

Question 4

A port facility is operating at Security Level 2. What level must the ship adopt?

Accepted Answer

The ship must automatically adopt Security Level 2 or higher

Answer

When a port facility is at Security Level 2, the ship must implement measures appropriate for Level 2 and acknowledge receipt of the security level notification.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the SSO related to crew and personnel security?

Accepted Answer

Verifying the identities of persons seeking to board the ship and controlling access accordingly

Answer

The SSO must control access to the ship, which includes verifying the identity of all persons seeking to board and ensuring only authorized individuals are granted access.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test

SSO Security Duties and Responsibilities 3