Test 3 Flashcards by Jeramy Rychlik

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

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

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

National response center

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

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

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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How long is a continuing declaration of security good for?

90 days

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What is the purpose of a declaration of security?

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

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How long do you keep a declaration of security?

You keep the last 10

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

90 days

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When is a DOS required at MARSEC level one?

All cruise ships and manned vessels carrying certain dangerous cargoes

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MARSEC level two and three DOS

Any manned vessel

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A continuing dos@ MARSEC level two cannot exceed

30 days

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A DOS can be signed by

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

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Are oil tanks and cofferdams considered restricted areas?

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Compliance with a MARSEC level change must be complied with within

12 hours

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Is payroll and a crew list considered as a side?

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What is the purpose of a VSA?

To lay the foundation for the SSP/VSP

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What are the four sequential steps in developing the VSA?

Background information
On scene survey
Analysis
Report included in VSP

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Can some tasks and responsibilities be delegated with the VSA?

Yes

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How is the VSA handles?

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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The unseen survey is conducted to

Expose vulnerabilities

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The analysis is conducted to

Mitigate vulnerabilities

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The analysis phase provides insight to vulnerabilities associated with

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

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Regulations for the VSP are found in

33CFR subpart D

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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

Essential elements of the VSP

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How does the VSP accommodate changing levels of MARSEC?

Tabular a.k.a. scalable

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

Means of access

Means of access include

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

Give examples of restricted areas

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

A VSP is good for

Five years

Who must be notified when changing MARSEC level?

COTP

Per the CFR, the VSP must be submitted to

USCG

The plan must be written

In the language in use on the ship

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

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

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

Cross reference

The nature of the VSP is

Scalable

The plan must include

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

The plan must be approved by

The US Coast Guard marine safety Center

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

The master then the CSO then the US CG

The CSO ensures an audit of the VSP is performed

Annually

Who handles a non-conformity found during an audit?

VSO

It is recommended that the auditor be

An independent third-party other than the CSO or VSO

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

International ship security certificate

The ISSC allows the ship to

Trade internationally

``` 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 ```

The contracting government

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

The company

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

The ship

Who can A government delegate responsibilities to?

A recognized security organization

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

RSO

Does the RSO set security levels?

The RSO is considered a

Third-party

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

That designated authority is a governmental entity

The ISSC is valid for

5 years

Security records must be maintained for

Two years

Required security records to be maintain are

``` Security training Drills Exercises Security incidents Breaches of security Declarations of security Changes in MARSEC level ```

Drills must be held

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

Exercises must be conducted

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

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

TSI

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

Breach of security

The national response center also handles reports of

Oil spills, chemical releases, etc.

The point of contact for lesser deficiencies or nonconformities is

The CSO via the master

Activities that may result in a transportation security incident

Suspicious activity

If a bomb threat is received by phone

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

How do you respond to a suspicious package?

Do not touch or handle

Name some security equipment and systems

SSAS AIS LRIT

Name some characteristics of LRIT

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

SSI includes

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

Internal SSI

VSA, VSP, all security records

External SSI

Security directives including MARSEC, threat reporting, NVIC

SSI must be retained for

Two years, except the DOS which is last 10

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

Security screening

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

Security sweep

A thorough examination of restricted areas

Security search

Screening is done in a

Non-discriminatory manner, meaning not based on demographics

Suspicious items inside luggage should be removed

By the individual not the searcher

Early national legislation dates back to

World War I espionage act of 1917

Measures to prevent acts of piracy an armed robbery against ships

1983

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

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

The ISPS code is part of

SOLAS chapter 11-2

ISPS was a direct result of

9/11

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