Test 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the categories of security related occurrence is relevant to the VSP?

A

Notification of suspicious activities
Notification of breaches of security
Notification of transportation security incident

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2
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Who do you report to regarding suspicious activities and breaches of security?

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National response center

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3
Q

Who do you report to you regarding a transportation security incident?

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To the local COTP and immediately start following procedure set out in the security plan which may also include contacting the national response center

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4
Q

What information should you be prepared to give when contacting the national response center?

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Name and contact info, name and contact info of the suspicious or responsible party, location of the incident be specific, description of the incident or activity involved

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5
Q

How long is a continuing declaration of security good for?

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90 days

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6
Q

What is the purpose of a declaration of security?

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And agreement reached between a ship and either a port facility or another ship specifying security measures

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7
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How long do you keep a declaration of security?

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You keep the last 10

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8
Q

You must keep a copy of each continuing declaration of security for at least

A

90 days

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9
Q

When is a DOS required at MARSEC level one?

A

All cruise ships and manned vessels carrying certain dangerous cargoes

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10
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MARSEC level two and three DOS

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Any manned vessel

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11
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A continuing dos@ MARSEC level two cannot exceed

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30 days

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12
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A DOS can be signed by

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Either the master or the VSO, it doesn’t have to be necessarily both

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13
Q

Are oil tanks and cofferdams considered restricted areas?

A

No

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14
Q

Compliance with a MARSEC level change must be complied with within

A

12 hours

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15
Q

Is payroll and a crew list considered as a side?

A

No

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16
Q

What is the purpose of a VSA?

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To lay the foundation for the SSP/VSP

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17
Q

What are the four sequential steps in developing the VSA?

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Background information
On scene survey
Analysis
Report included in VSP

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18
Q

Can some tasks and responsibilities be delegated with the VSA?

A

Yes

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19
Q

How is the VSA handles?

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Retained by the vessel owner or operator with the VSP, the VSA and VSP must be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure

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20
Q

The unseen survey is conducted to

A

Expose vulnerabilities

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21
Q

The analysis is conducted to

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Mitigate vulnerabilities

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22
Q

The analysis phase provides insight to vulnerabilities associated with

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Restricted areas
Response procedures
Frequency and effectiveness of security patrols
Security doors barriers and lighting
Possible security threats
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23
Q

Regulations for the VSP are found in

A

33CFR subpart D

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24
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Security organization of the vessel
Personnel training
Drills and exercises
Records and documentation
Response to change in MARSEC level
Procedures for interfacing with facilities and other vessels
DOS
Communications
Security systems and equipment maintenance
Access control
Restricted areas
 Cargo handling
A

Essential elements of the VSP

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25
Q

How does the VSP accommodate changing levels of MARSEC?

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Tabular a.k.a. scalable

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26
Q

Security measures for access control, including designated passenger access areas and employee access areas.

A

Means of access

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27
Q

Means of access include

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Access ladders gangways ramps doors windows ports mooring lines and anchor chains cranes and hoisting gear

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28
Q

Give examples of restricted areas

A

Bridge, machinery spaces and other control stations
Areas containing security, surveillance and lighting equipment
Ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Potable water tanks, pumps, manifolds
Crew accommodations

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29
Q

A VSP is good for

A

Five years

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30
Q

Who must be notified when changing MARSEC level?

A

COTP

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31
Q

Per the CFR, the VSP must be submitted to

A

USCG

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32
Q

The plan must be written

A

In the language in use on the ship

33
Q

If the language used on the ship is not English, French, or Spanish, then

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A copy in one of those three languages must be prepared and kept on board

34
Q

If the plan is set up in a different order than the I SPS code you must have a

A

Cross reference

35
Q

The nature of the VSP is

A

Scalable

36
Q

The plan must include

A

How to contact the CSO, or VSO at any time, may be given in titles not the name

37
Q

The plan must be approved by

A

The US Coast Guard marine safety Center

38
Q

If the VSO proposes an amendment to the plan, it must be routed through

A

The master then the CSO then the US CG

39
Q

The CSO ensures an audit of the VSP is performed

A

Annually

40
Q

Who handles a non-conformity found during an audit?

A

VSO

41
Q

It is recommended that the auditor be

A

An independent third-party other than the CSO or VSO

42
Q

Once the vessel has a VSP in hand the company will apply for

A

International ship security certificate

43
Q

The ISSC allows the ship to

A

Trade internationally

44
Q
Setting the applicable security level
Approving VSP
Verifying compliance of ships
 Issuing ISSC
Approving port facility security plans
Exercising control and compliance measures
Testing approved plans
Relaying info to the IMO and to the shipping import industries are all responsibilities of
A

The contracting government

45
Q

CSO, master and the VSO given necessary support to fill their duties
Providing master with info such as responsible parties and notifying administration when the ship is withdrawn for service are responsibilities of

A

The company

46
Q

Acting upon security levels
Ensuring performance of ship security duties
Controlling access to the ship
Monitoring restricted areas
Supervising handling of cargo and ships stores
Are all responsibilities of

A

The ship

47
Q

Who can A government delegate responsibilities to?

A

A recognized security organization

48
Q

And organization authorized on behalf of the administration for approving ship security plans verification and certificate shin of compliance of ships and advising companies on security matters is the

A

RSO

49
Q

Does the RSO set security levels?

A

No

50
Q

The RSO is considered a

A

Third-party

51
Q

Why is the RSO not the same as the designated authority?

A

That designated authority is a governmental entity

52
Q

The ISSC is valid for

A

5 years

53
Q

Security records must be maintained for

A

Two years

54
Q

Required security records to be maintain are

A
Security training
Drills
Exercises
Security incidents
 Breaches of security
Declarations of security
 Changes in MARSEC level
55
Q

Drills must be held

A

Every three months or within one week if 25% of the crew has changed

56
Q

Exercises must be conducted

A

At least once each calendar year with no more than 18 months between

57
Q

Security incident resulting in a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption or economic disruption in a particular area

A

TSI

58
Q

Incident that has not resulted in transportation security incident in which security measures have been circumvented alluded or violated

A

Breach of security

59
Q

The national response center also handles reports of

A

Oil spills, chemical releases, etc.

60
Q

The point of contact for lesser deficiencies or nonconformities is

A

The CSO via the master

61
Q

Activities that may result in a transportation security incident

A

Suspicious activity

62
Q

If a bomb threat is received by phone

A

Remain calm and keep the caller on the line for as long as you can do not hang up even if the caller does
Listen and be polite and show interest
Keep the caller talking to learn more info
Write a note to a colleague to call the authorities
Copy the number displayed on the phone
Complete the bomb threat checklist

63
Q

How do you respond to a suspicious package?

A

Do not touch or handle

64
Q

Name some security equipment and systems

A

SSAS
AIS
LRIT

65
Q

Name some characteristics of LRIT

A

Mandatory as of 2006 for all passenger ships, cargo ships 300 gross tonnage and above, MODU
SATCOM based not vhf like AIS
Reports to flag administration 4 times a day

66
Q

SSI includes

A

VSA, VSP, all security records, security directives including MARSEC, threat reporting, some NVIC

67
Q

Internal SSI

A

VSA, VSP, all security records

68
Q

External SSI

A

Security directives including MARSEC, threat reporting, NVIC

69
Q

SSI must be retained for

A

Two years, except the DOS which is last 10

70
Q

A reasonable examination of persons, cargo, vehicles, and baggage

A

Security screening

71
Q

A walk-through to visually inspect on restricted areas to identify unattended packages, briefcases, luggage and determine that all restricted areas are secure

A

Security sweep

72
Q

A thorough examination of restricted areas

A

Security search

73
Q

Screening is done in a

A

Non-discriminatory manner, meaning not based on demographics

74
Q

Suspicious items inside luggage should be removed

A

By the individual not the searcher

75
Q

Early national legislation dates back to

A

World War I espionage act of 1917

76
Q

Measures to prevent acts of piracy an armed robbery against ships

A

1983

77
Q

What were the actions taken as a result of the Achilles Lauro incident

A

1985 measures to prevent unlawful ask which threaten safety and security of passengers
1986 measures to prevent unlawful acts against passengers and crew aboard ships
1988 convention for the suppression of unlawful acts against the safety of maritime navigation

78
Q

The ISPS code is part of

A

SOLAS chapter 11-2

79
Q

ISPS was a direct result of

A

9/11