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VIRSEC | Ships Security Officer Flashcards

1
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What does ISPS stand for?

A

International Ship & Port Facility Security (code)

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Following adoption of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS code in late 2002, until what date did Governments have to implement the mandatory elements?

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1st July 2004

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3
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What does SUA stand for?

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Suppression of Unlawful Acts Convention

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4
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Are ships allowed to turn AIS off to protect their privacy?

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No, they are not.

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What vessel must have assigned a Ship Identification Number (IMO)?

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  • Sea-going merchant ships of 100GT and above.
  • N/A for pleasure yachts and wooden ships.
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The Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission responsible for transport within what region?

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European Union

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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is an executive agency of which country?

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United Kingdom

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8
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What does DAO stand for?

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Duly Authorised Officer

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9
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How is the Declaration of Security defined by SOLAS ‘74?

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An agreement reached between a ship and either a port facility or another ship with which it interfaces, specifying the security measures each will implement.

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What measures shall a ship take whilst calling at a port that is non-compliant with the ISPS code?

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  • Adopt additional security measures
  • Complete a DOS and retain onboard for evidence of the ships security measures that were undertaken at the non-compliant port.
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11
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What is the role of a CSO?

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  • Main point of contact for ships and Administrations
  • Security threats are identified and action taken to address them.
  • Ensure effectiveness of the security measures and procedures
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12
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What are tasers classed as onboard UK flagged ships?

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They are classed as a firearm.

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13
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When searching for stowaways, shall the light settings be changed when conducting the search?

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No, leave the light settings as they are currently set so not to alert a stowaway.

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14
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What does SSRI stand for?

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Sensitive Security-Related Information

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15
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Exceptions to disclosing to third parties parts of the Ship Security Plan are…

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  • Flag state inspectors
  • Recognised organisations
  • The Coastguard
  • Relevant auditors
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16
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What does FMEA stand for, and what is it used for?

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  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
  • It is an evaluation to determine how and where a process might fail.
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17
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What does UNCLOS stand for?

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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

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18
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The act of piracy occurs in what waters, as defined by article 101 of UNCLOS?

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  • On the high seas
  • Outside the jurisdiction of the State
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19
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What does MEDS stand for?

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Maritime Early Detection Systems

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20
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If a PSC officer requests access to the SSP, what actions should be taken?

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  • The request should be rejected and the CSO informed.
  • If a non-conformance is suspected by the PSC officer, then only that section of the plan can be shown to prove that the non-conformance does not exist.
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21
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What part and section of the ISPS code specifies measures according MARSEC level?

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Part A, Section 9.

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22
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Define MARSEC 1.

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Normal: the level for which minimum appropriate security measures shall be implemented at all times.

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23
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Define MARSEC 2.

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Heightened: the level for which additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time.

24
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Define MARSEC 3.

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Imminent or Exceptional: the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when security incident is probable or imminent.

25
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What are the basic requirements for a Citadel?

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  • Food and water for a predetermined length of time.
  • Communications with outside world.
  • Medical kit
  • Toilet
  • Blankets
  • Ventilation
26
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A Citadel that does not meet the strict requirements would likely be called a…

A

Safe room, or, Panic room.

27
Q

When shall a security exercise be carried out if there has been a change of more than 25% of crew?

A

Within one week.

28
Q

What is the correct term for a material that is ‘bullet proof’?

A

‘Ballistic-Resistant’

29
Q

When alarm signals are used to alert passengers of an emergency situation, what action should also accompany this?

A

Verbal instruction and convey of information to complement alarm signal (PA system)

30
Q

Summarise what Part A and Part B of the ISPS Code are.

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  • Part A - Mandatory requirements
  • Part B - Recommendatory guidelines
31
Q

Where shall ships register and report to when entering a High Risk Area?

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  • Register with Maritime Security Centre Horn of Africa (MSCHOA)
  • Report to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
32
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What is the Contiguous Zone?

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  • A zone 12nm from the Territorial Waters zone.
  • States can continue to enforce laws in; customs, tax, immigration and pollution
33
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What is the purpose of the Convention of the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA)?

A

To ensure appropriate action is taken against persons for:
* seizure of ships by force
* acts of violence against persons on board ships
* placing of devices on board ships which may destroy or damage it

34
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When shall a DOS not be required to be completed by the SSO?

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When the port facility and ship are at MARSEC 1, or both at MARSEC 2

35
Q

What additional access measures can be adopted when at MARSEC II - Heightened?

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  • Assigning additional personnel
  • deterring waterside access
  • Increasing search frequency for onboarding
  • Escorting all visitors
  • Additional security briefings
  • Carry out partial or full search of ship
36
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What additional access measures can be adopted when at MARSEC III - Exceptional or Imminent?

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  • Limiting access to single controlled point
  • Granting access only to authorised persons
  • Suspension of embarkation and disembarkation
  • Evacuation of ship
  • Close monitoring of persons onboard
  • Preparing for full or partial search of ship
37
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What are the most relevant risks to monitor?

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  • Health and Safety of individuals
  • Property
  • The Environment
38
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What does the term ‘mitigate’ mean when referring to a threat assessment?

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  • Reduce
  • Lower
  • Lessen
  • Limit
  • Minimise
39
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What does the term ‘mitigate’ mean when referring to Deterrents?

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  • To stop
  • To prevent
40
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What is a Maritime Security Operative?

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  • It is considered an Anti-Piracy measure
  • Guards are contracted, either armed or unarmed to counter piracy threat onboard.
41
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When conducting a bodily search, what are the key elements to adhere to?

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  • Men search men, women search women
  • Hand searching is only ever external, do not search inside pockets
  • If something felt in a pocket, the person must be asked to produce it
  • Ensure the search is be video recorded
42
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What are some additional monitoring security measures at MARSEC III?

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  • Switch on all lighting
  • Switch on all surveillance equipment capable of recording
  • Prepare for underwtaer hull inspection
  • Slow revolution of ships propellers
43
Q

The last 10 ports of call are required to be maintained for inspection including security level at which there was ship/port interface - what does this mean?

A

Ship/port interface means the interactions that occur when a ship is directly and immediately affected by actions involving the movement of persons, goods or the provisions of port services to or from the ship (SOLAS regulation XI-2/1.1.8).

44
Q

What does IED stand for and what are they used for?

A
  • Improvised Explosive Device
  • Used to distract, disrupt, delay an opposing force, destroy and incapacitate personnel
45
Q

What are the five elements to an IED?

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  1. Switch
  2. Initiator
  3. Container
  4. Charge
  5. Power source
46
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What is the definition of a Citadel?

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A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.

47
Q

Where can guidance be sought on the construction and operation of a citadel?

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  • MSCHOA NATO shipping website
  • BMP 5
48
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Prior to any naval/armed force response to a piracy attack, there are 3 requirements to be met prior to miliary intervention, what are they?

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  1. All crew and personnel onboard for passage must be secure in citadel
  2. The crew must have self-contained, independent two way external communications - sole reliance on VHF communications is insufficient.
  3. Pirates must be denied access to propulsion
49
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What is MGN 440(M)?

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Guidance to UK flagged shipping on measures to counter piracy, armed robbery and other acts of violence

50
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For UK flagged vessels, to which organisation do they report to in case of an incident?

A

DfT Maritime Security

51
Q

Company security officer shall receive training according to which ISPS part and chapter?

A

Part A, 13.1

52
Q

CSO, SSO and PFSO shall receive training according to guidance in which part of the ISPS code?

A

Part B

53
Q

Those crew without security duties, should have sufficient knowledge of and familiar with…

A
  • The meaning of the different security levels
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Recognition of weapons, devices and dangerous substances
  • Recognition of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons likely to threaten security
  • Techniques used to circumvent security measures
54
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A risk assessment determines if a citadel is to be used, in consideration of what points?

A
  • Location of citadel
  • Time frame for citadel survival
  • Construction of citadel
  • Use and operation of citadel
  • Naval/military force response
55
Q

What is crowd management?

A

The ability to assist passengers in an emergency situation

56
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How often should passengers be informed during an emergency situation?

A
  • Every 10 to 15 mins
  • Every 30 mins when the situation is more stable

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