VPDSD
1. The Lead Agency responsible for maritime security in the United States is the: -
Answer-a. United States Coast Guard
The "ISPS" in ISPS Code Stands for - Answer-International Ship and Port Facility
Security Code
Enhance security of vessels in response to 9/11.
The amendments to the STCW code in 2010 which requires security training for
personnel aboard ships is referred to the - Answer-Manila amendments
The responsibility for vessel security compliance in the USA is - Answer-USCG
There are ____________ MARSEC levels and are called
_____________________________________,
_____________________________________, and
______________________________________________ - Answer-3, level 1:
normal, level 2: heightened, level 3:exceptional
If a vessel is operating in MARSEC Level 1 and calls on a port that is operating in
MARSEC level 2 the vessel would need to - Answer-raise to level 2
SSI Documents include: - Answer-Vessel security assessments and vessel security
plans, lists of security personnel, charts, maps, photographs which could be used by
adversaries, human resource info, security procedures.
Three examples of RSO's include: - Answer-American bureau of shipping
Lloyd's register of shipping
Det Norske Veritas
Bureau Veritas
The __________________________ is responsible for the implementation and
maintenance of the Vessel Security Plan. - Answer-VSO
The _____________________________ is responsible for the maintenance,
operation, testing, and calibration of vessel security equipment - Answer-VSO
The __________________________ is responsible for ensuring that the many
activities are regularly performed and that the standards set by regulations and the
particular security needs of the vessel are met - Answer-CSO
The ______________, ___________________, and ___________________ are
responsible for current security threats and patterns. - Answer-VSO, CSO, VPDSD
In addition to the major players, _________________________________ have a
role in maritime security. - Answer-all
, ___________________________________procedures remain the same regardless
of MARSEC level. - Answer-TWIC
Security risk assessments incorporate measures of threat, vulnerability, and
consequence, into systematic
____________________________________________________________ -
Answer-repeatable assessment process
Three key risk assessment tools which are needed by an evaluator
include:_________________________, __________________________________,
and ______________________________________________ - Answer-threats,
vulnerabilities, consequences
A ____________________________ is a written document based on the collection
of background information, the completion of an on-scene survey, and an analysis of
that information. - Answer-VSA
Four examples of background information collected by the evaluator
include:_______________________, _______________________________,
_____________________________, ________________________________ -
Answer-General layout of vessel, previous VSA, threat assessments, emergency
and standby equipment available
Examples an evaluator should account for when conducting an on-scene survey
include: __________________________, _____________________________,
__________________________________ - Answer-1. Security administration and
organization of the vessel 2. Security aspects of vessel layout 3. Access control 4.
Restricted areas 5. Handling of cargo 6. Delivery of vessel's stores and bunkers
The five catagories for an on-scene survery include: _______________________,
__________________, _______________________,
__________________________, ____________________________ - Answer-
Physical Security Structural Integrity Personnel Protection Systems Procedural
Policies Radio and Telecommunication Systems Other Areas
Upon completion of an on-scene the assessment team is required to perform an
analysis and make recommendations of the findings to
______________________________________________. - Answer-vso
The ________________ alarm must be distinctive to avoid confusion with the other
alarms. - Answer-piracy
The __________________________________ provides and receives information to
and from other appropriately equipped vessels which is transmitted every 2,4,6, or
10 seconds dependent on vessel course/speed. - Answer-Automatic Identification
System (AIS)
23. (S83/P64) The __________________________ is a non-lethal, acoustic hailing
device, and sonic weapon . - Answer-LRAD