SSO Ship Security & Planning 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To record mutual security responsibilities agreed between ship and port facility

Answer

A DoS documents the agreed security measures and responsibilities shared between the ship and the port facility for a specific interface.

Question 2

Under the ISPS Code, how often must drills testing individual security duties be conducted?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 months

Answer

The ISPS Code requires drills to be conducted at least once every three months to ensure crew proficiency in their security roles.

Question 3

Which section of the Ship Security Plan addresses procedures for responding to security threats or breaches?

Accepted Answer

Security incident response procedures

Answer

Security incident response procedures outline how the crew should react when a threat or actual breach of security occurs.

Question 4

A ship receives a threat that does not yet meet the threshold for Security Level 3. What Security Level 2 measure should the SSO prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Increase frequency of monitoring and patrol

Answer

At Security Level 2, ships heighten vigilance by increasing the frequency of monitoring, patrols, and checking of persons and cargo.

Question 5

Which ISPS Code part contains mandatory requirements applicable to ships and port facilities?

Accepted Answer

Part A only

Answer

ISPS Code Part A contains the mandatory provisions, while Part B provides guidance and recommended practices.

(SSO) Ship Security Officer Practice Test