FINAL VPDSD
security breach
Any incident that has not resulted in a transportation security incident, in which security measures have been circumvented, eluded, or violated
What is a restricted area?
Any infrastructure that requires limited access and a higher degree of security protection.
AIS
Automatic Identification System. provides and receives information, including vessel identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safetyrelated information, to and from other appropriately equipped vessels or shore stations.
BMP
Best Management Practices
Why have Somalia piracy incidents declined?
Control Risks attributed this 90% decline in pirate activity
ICS
Incident Command System
What is NIMS?
National Incident Management System: ) provides a consistent national template for managing incidents. It establishes standardized incident management processes, protocols, and procedures that all responders—Federal, state, tribal and local—will use to coordinate and conduct response actions
RSO
Recognized Security Organization, An organization with expertise in security and anti-terrorism matters recognized by the designated authority and authorized to carry out assessment, verification, approval and/or certification activities required by the ISPS Code.
RSO
Recognized Security Organization. An organization with expertise in security and anti-terrorism matters recognized by the designated authority and authorized to carry out assessment, verification, approval and/or certification activities required by the ISPS Code
SSI
Supplemental Security Income. Federal benefits to persons with disability who didn't work long enough to qualify for SS benefits
Manila Amendments
a major revision of the STCW Convention and Code. The 2010 amendments, effective as of January 1, 2012, includes, among other things, new marine environment awareness training requirements, new training guidance for vessels operating in ice-covered waters, new guidelines for distance learning and e-learning, and new security training for security personnel onboard vessels
What is a Secure Area?
area which the owner or operator has implemented security measures for access control in accordance with their security plan. For vessels, the secure area encompasses the entire vessel, with few exceptions, such as passenger access areas and employee access areas. For facilities, the secure area encompasses the entire facility, with the exception of public access areas and those facilities with non-maritime transportation portions, who submit an amendment to redefine their secure area
How long do security records need to be maintained?
atleast 2 years
what is a hot wash?
immediate "after-action" discussions and evaluations of an agency's (or multiple agencies') performance following an exercise, training session, or major event
MARSEC
(Maritime Security Levels)The level set to reflect the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the transportation system, including ports, vessels, facilities, and critical assets and infrastructure located on or adjacent to waters subject to jurisdiction of a Contracting Government.
What kind of security equipment would you have onboard
-general alarm -automatic identification system -ship security alert system -long range acoustic device -scanners, detectors -locks
What makes a vessel vulnerable?
-low speed, low freeboard, inadequate planning, low threat response
MARSEC levels
1-3. Increases as threats increase to port or ship. 3 is the highest.
What is a security exercise?
A comprehensive training event that involves several of the functional elements of the VSP.
Table top vs live exercises
A tabletop exercise involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting. TTXs can be used to assess plans, policies, and procedures. a live exercise is well a live exercise
What is a security drill?
A training event that tests at least one component of the VSP and is used to maintain a high level of security readiness.
COTP
Captain of the Port
CSO
Chief Security Officer
DoS
Declaration of Security
Which organization is responsible for maritime security in the US
Department of Homeland Security
FSO
Facility Security Officer
IED
Improvised Explosive Device; Hard to detect devices that are used to kill and harm American forces.
What is ISSC
International Ship Security Certificate, endorsed by the Administration, or by an RSO acting on behalf of the Administration, on-board a vessel that certifies that the vessel complies with the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and Part A of the ISPS Code
ISPS
International Ship and Port Security Code
LRAD
Long Range Acoustic Device • Capable of projecting "strip of sound" (15 to 30" wide) at average of 120 DB (Max 151) up to 1000 meters • Can fire short bursts of "intense acoustic energy" at crowds to incapacitate people via spatial disorientation; painful to ears and body, nosebleeds, etc. • Soldiers have been able to link up MP3 players to it
MARSEC
Maritime Security Levels
MTSA
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002
Does Restricted Area or Secure Area require more security?
Restricted
SSAS
Ship Security Alert System
What is MTSA and why is it important for maritime security in the US?
The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 established a new framework for maritime security. New regulations to implement portions of the maritime security regime required by MTSA were quickly enacted by the U.S. Coast Guard
how to deter piracy attacks?
The best form of defense of piracy and armed robbery is to be aware of the sea areas and ports affected by piracy and armed robbery
TSI
Transportation Security Inspector - Inspector employed by the TSA.
VSA
Vessel Security Assessment: - Vulnerability and risk assessment
VSO
Vessel Security Officer
VSP
Vessel Security Plan
How would you identify suspicious activity?
security awareness is ur own responsibility,
Differences between security drill and exercise
security drills conducted every 3 months, security exercises must be conducted at least once a year
