SSO Security Duties & Emergency Preparedness 2

Question 1

When a Ship Security Officer suspects an unauthorized person has accessed a restricted area, what is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Alert the Master and conduct a security sweep of the area

Answer

The SSO must immediately notify the Master and initiate a security sweep to assess the extent of any breach.

Question 2

Under the ISPS Code, what document records all security incidents, drills, and training conducted aboard the vessel?

Accepted Answer

Ship Security Log/Record

Answer

The Ship Security Record (or log) documents drills, exercises, incidents, and changes to security levels as required by ISPS Code.

Question 3

A vessel is transitioning from Security Level 1 to Security Level 2. Which additional measure is most critical for the SSO to implement?

Accepted Answer

Increase frequency of security patrols and restrict access points

Answer

Security Level 2 requires heightened vigilance including more frequent patrols and tighter access control without full lockdown.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To agree on security measures between a ship and a port facility or another ship

Answer

A DoS establishes agreed security responsibilities between a ship and a port facility or between two ships during an interface.

Question 5

During a security drill, crew members fail to correctly identify their muster stations. What should the SSO do?

Accepted Answer

Document the failure and schedule remedial training

Answer

Drill deficiencies must be recorded and addressed through targeted retraining to ensure genuine readiness.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test