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purpose of the SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code - ANSWER ✔✔establish a
framework for all industry stakeholders to detect and take preventative
measures of security threats to the maritime industry. This includes establishing
roles and responsibilities for national and local government agencies, port
facility operators, shipowners, and operators.
Recognized security organization (RSO) - ANSWER ✔✔These organization have
knowledge of ship and port operations and can carry out required security
assessments, verification of security activities and security audits.
Shipping companies - ANSWER ✔✔Shipping companies are to ensure that their
ships comply with SOLAS Chapter XI-2, Part A of the ISPS Code and any part of
Part B of the ISPS Code as required by their Flag State. Companies are to ensure
that the Master has information regarding who is responsible for appointing all
onboard crew, for deciding the employment of the ship and if the ship is under a
charter party, who are the parties of such charter party.
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,Master - ANSWER ✔✔By regulation the Master has the overriding authority
onboard and shall not be constrained by the Company, Charterer, or anyone
else from executing his/her professional judgment to maintain the safety and
security of the ship. If in the judgment of the Master, there is a conflict between
safety and security requirements his/her decisions should be based on what is
necessary to maintain the safety of the ship
Duly Organized officer (DAO) - ANSWER ✔✔Flag States or Port States have the
authority to appoint individuals to perform security audits or inspections of
ship's security operations as per SOLAS and the ISPS Code.
International ship security certificate (ISSC) & the Declaration of Security (DOS).
- ANSWER ✔✔An International Ship Security Certificate is issued to a ship after
it has gone through a verification audit and has met the provisions of the ISPS
Code. This certificate if valid for 5 years. Declaration of Security is a document
that lists the agreed upon security measures between a ship and port facility or
other ships in line with the requirements of their respective security plans. The
DOS addresses critical security concerns and states the responsibilities of the
vessel and the waterfront facility appropriate to the security level. The
Declaration of Security is to be signed by each entities Security Officer.
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, Port state control - ANSWER ✔✔Flag States are responsible for ensuring that
the requirements of IMO conventions are followed onboard As many ships do
not call on ports of the flag state, the IMO provides control procedures for port
state officials to follow, verifying foreign flag ships visiting their ports comply
with the relevant convention's requirements. This process is referred to as Port
State Control. These verification visits are conducted by duly authorize Port
State Control Officers.
Security records - ANSWER ✔✔- Security records are to be kept and maintained
by the Ship's Security Officer. Records are to be presented to the Duly
Authorized Officers during security audits.
These records are to include: • Reports of security incidents • Reports of
breaches of security • Changes in the security Level and Security Levels of ports
visited • Communications relating to the direct Security of the Ship • Document
of security • Reviews of the Ship Security Plan • Internal and external audits •
Implementation of any amendments to the Ship Security Plan • Maintenance,
calibration and testing of onboard security equipment • Training, drill and
exercise records
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PDSD Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
purpose of the SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code - ANSWER ✔✔establish a
framework for all industry stakeholders to detect and take preventative
measures of security threats to the maritime industry. This includes establishing
roles and responsibilities for national and local government agencies, port
facility operators, shipowners, and operators.
Recognized security organization (RSO) - ANSWER ✔✔These organization have
knowledge of ship and port operations and can carry out required security
assessments, verification of security activities and security audits.
Shipping companies - ANSWER ✔✔Shipping companies are to ensure that their
ships comply with SOLAS Chapter XI-2, Part A of the ISPS Code and any part of
Part B of the ISPS Code as required by their Flag State. Companies are to ensure
that the Master has information regarding who is responsible for appointing all
onboard crew, for deciding the employment of the ship and if the ship is under a
charter party, who are the parties of such charter party.
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COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER:
619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
,Master - ANSWER ✔✔By regulation the Master has the overriding authority
onboard and shall not be constrained by the Company, Charterer, or anyone
else from executing his/her professional judgment to maintain the safety and
security of the ship. If in the judgment of the Master, there is a conflict between
safety and security requirements his/her decisions should be based on what is
necessary to maintain the safety of the ship
Duly Organized officer (DAO) - ANSWER ✔✔Flag States or Port States have the
authority to appoint individuals to perform security audits or inspections of
ship's security operations as per SOLAS and the ISPS Code.
International ship security certificate (ISSC) & the Declaration of Security (DOS).
- ANSWER ✔✔An International Ship Security Certificate is issued to a ship after
it has gone through a verification audit and has met the provisions of the ISPS
Code. This certificate if valid for 5 years. Declaration of Security is a document
that lists the agreed upon security measures between a ship and port facility or
other ships in line with the requirements of their respective security plans. The
DOS addresses critical security concerns and states the responsibilities of the
vessel and the waterfront facility appropriate to the security level. The
Declaration of Security is to be signed by each entities Security Officer.
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619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Port state control - ANSWER ✔✔Flag States are responsible for ensuring that
the requirements of IMO conventions are followed onboard As many ships do
not call on ports of the flag state, the IMO provides control procedures for port
state officials to follow, verifying foreign flag ships visiting their ports comply
with the relevant convention's requirements. This process is referred to as Port
State Control. These verification visits are conducted by duly authorize Port
State Control Officers.
Security records - ANSWER ✔✔- Security records are to be kept and maintained
by the Ship's Security Officer. Records are to be presented to the Duly
Authorized Officers during security audits.
These records are to include: • Reports of security incidents • Reports of
breaches of security • Changes in the security Level and Security Levels of ports
visited • Communications relating to the direct Security of the Ship • Document
of security • Reviews of the Ship Security Plan • Internal and external audits •
Implementation of any amendments to the Ship Security Plan • Maintenance,
calibration and testing of onboard security equipment • Training, drill and
exercise records
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