STCW Security Awareness 3

Question 1

Which organization developed the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code?

Accepted Answer

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Answer

The ISPS Code was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and adopted in 2002 following the 9/11 attacks.

Question 2

What does 'piracy' legally require, as defined by UNCLOS, that distinguishes it from 'armed robbery at sea'?

Accepted Answer

The act must occur in international waters (on the high seas)

Answer

Under UNCLOS, piracy is defined as illegal acts committed on the high seas; similar acts in territorial waters are classified as armed robbery against ships.

Question 3

A stowaways discovered aboard after departure should FIRST be reported to whom?

Accepted Answer

The master, who then notifies the company, flag State, and next port authority

Answer

Discovery of stowaways must be reported to the master first, who then follows the reporting chain to the company, flag State, and destination port authority.

Question 4

The Best Management Practices (BMP) guide is used primarily to help vessels in which context?

Accepted Answer

Reducing the risk of piracy and armed robbery, particularly in the High Risk Area

Answer

BMP provides industry-recommended measures to reduce the risk of piracy and armed robbery in the High Risk Area around the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.

Question 5

What is 'social engineering' in the context of maritime security threats?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating crew members through deception to gain unauthorized access or information

Answer

Social engineering involves manipulating people through psychological tactics to obtain unauthorized access, sensitive information, or entry to restricted areas.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Security Awareness 3