Vessel Security (VPSD) Final Exam Questions and Answers

Vessel Security (VPSD) Final What do you do if you see a suspicious package - Answer-1. Alert VSO ------------- NOTIFY 2. Walk away-------------LEAVE 3. Shut fire doors--------CLOSE Specific search - Answer-Drugs, alcohol, other substances based on a rumor (very specific) Random search - Answer-Random search- overall contraband check Declaration of Security - Answer-- needed before cargo transfer - establishes communication and procedures between VSO and FSO CSO - Answer-Develops VSP VSO - Answer-Implements VSP FSO - Answer-Creates and enforces FSP Facility security assessment - Answer-Updated every 5 years, assesses port/facilities vulnerabilities Risk is a function of - Answer-Threat x Vulnerability x Consequences ABS is an example of an - Answer-RSO- recognized security organization Drills must be conducted - Answer-once every 90 days OR if 25% or more of the crew changes Exercises must be conducted - Answer-once per calendar year, not to exceed 18 months Major legislation under ISPS for the US - Answer-MTSA 2002 (found in CFR's)- requires FSA and VSAs Lowest possible MARSEC level - Answer-MARSEC level 1 is lowest(3 is highest) Long Range Acoustic Hailing Devices - Answer-can be used as a hailing device as well as a sonic weapon MARSEC directives are considered - Answer-SSI (sensitive security information) During on-scene security surveys - Answer-Electrical distrubution systems should be evaluated Personal searches should be... - Answer-preformed in a specific location and in privacy-- must have 2+ searchers neither from the searched person's department Pirates like to target vessels with - Answer-low freeboard During a pirate attack, crew should wait for the - Answer-safe word Pirate boats are usually - Answer-- small and manuverable -Crowded vessel - no fishing gear to deter a pirate attack - Answer-Transit dangerous areas at NIGHT only increase speed maintain vigilant watch VSO must retain records of all security activities for - Answer-at least 2 years Document stamped and certified by rso declaring vessel is in compliance with ISPS - Answer-ISSC- international ship security certificate Restricted area - Answer-maximum security clearance area- higher than a secure area Unauthorized person in a secure area (unescorted person) - Answer-Breach in security What constitutes SSI - Answer-1. VSA/FSA 2. Physical location of VSP/FSP 3. Location of SSAS alarm buttons 4. Security muster locations 5. Maritime security directives How many parts of the VSP does a drill test? - Answer-1-2 parts Can a drill be considered an exercise - Answer-no Can an exercise be considered a drill - Answer-yes Types of security exercises - Answer-1. Live 2. Tabletop/seminar 3. Combined with other exercises What does SSAS stand for, and what is it? - Answer-SSAS= Ship Security Alert System - 2 locations, one of which must be on the bridge - should be distinctive to avoid confusion with other alarms (usually silent) Terrorists use what type