SSO Ship Security & Planning 2

Question 1

Under SOLAS Chapter XI-2, what is the minimum security level assigned by contracting governments?

Accepted Answer

Security Level 1

Answer

Security Level 1 is the minimum, normal operating level at which ships and port facilities maintain baseline protective measures.

Question 2

The Ship Security Plan (SSP) must be approved by which authority?

Accepted Answer

The flag state administration or recognized security organization

Answer

The SSP must be approved by the flag state administration or a recognized security organization (RSO) acting on its behalf.

Question 3

Which document must a ship produce when requested by a contracting government before entering port?

Accepted Answer

International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC)

Answer

The ISSC verifies that the ship complies with SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code and must be presented when requested.

Question 4

How far back must a ship be able to provide records of its last ten port facility contacts?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Ships must maintain and produce records of the last ten port facility interfaces going back at least 90 days.

Question 5

A Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) is required under which SOLAS regulation?

Accepted Answer

SOLAS XI-1/5

Answer

SOLAS regulation XI-1/5 requires ships to carry a CSR documenting the ship's history including flag, company, and name changes.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test