Maritime Security Awareness Training
Which of the following is a characteristic of suspicious behavior?
An unidentified person taking photographs of vessels
What is a Contracting Government?
Any government of a nation that is signatory to SOLAS
What is the definition of a security breach in the maritime industry ?
Any incident that has NOT resulted in security incident, in which security measure HAVE been circumvented
What is a Transportation incident (TSI)?
Any security incident resulting in a significant loss of life, environmental damage, transportation system disruption, or economic disruption in a particular area
Which of the following are considered conventional weapons?
Assault rifles and RPGs
Which of the following statements is correct?
At MARSEC level 1, all persons seeking to gain access to a facility or vessel must carry an official form of identification
how often must security exercises must be conducted
At least once each calendar Year, with no more than 18 months between exercises
Which of the following statements are true? bio
Biological agent indicators include any disease that is unusual for specific area or season
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dirty bomb?
Blast effect is similar to nuclear device
Which of the following contingency plan actions may be used in the event of a piracy or armed robbery attack?
Both A and B A. Deterring the attack by evasive maneuvering B. use of High-pressure water hoses during attack
Contingency plan actions to be taken in the event of a bomb threat will be based, in part on:
Both A and C are correct A. how the warning was received C. The demeanor of the person making the threat
FSA's and VSA's evaluate which of the following?
C. both A and B A) The vulnerabilities of and potential physical threats to facilities and vessels B) Possible threats, vulnerabilities, consequences, and existing protective measures, procedures, and operations
Which of the following statements are true? (1)
MTSA established a new framework for maritime security
Which of the following are NOT considered best management practices in the event of a piracy or armed robbery attack?
Maintain the lowest practical speed to deter attacks
which of the following stamens are correct? (pirates)
Neither A nor B A. Pirates use weapons before they are within two cables of a vessel B. Any period outside of two cables of a vessel cannot be considered as "approach"
Which of the following statements are true? (2)
Neither A nor B: a. C-tapt is mandatory initiative to improve overall domestic supply chain and U.S. border security b. CSI allows the US department of Transportation to screen baggage cargo at domestic seaports
which of the following statements are true?
The ISPS Code is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of vessels and Facilities
Which of the following statements are true?
TWICs limit access to qualified individuals who have passed a background check
What should you do if a security breach occurs?
Take actions specific to your facility or vessel as directed by you security officer
which of the following are considered current threats in the maritime industry?
Terrorism and collateral damage, piracy and armed robbery, contraband smuggling and cargo theft (all the above)
Which of the following statements are correct?
it is very important to understand what constitutes a suspicious pattern of behavior and take appropriate action
Declaration of security (DoS) is an agreement that provides:
A means for ensuring that all shared security concerns are properly addressed
Which of the following are requirements for Maritime Security Level 3?
Access I limited to a single, controlled access point or suspended all together
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of suspicious behavior? (persons)
An identified person making an authorized package delivery
which of the following statements are true? weapons
A single nuclear weapon is capable of destroying or seriously disabling an entire city
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of suspicious behavior?
A vehicle driving by the facility with the headlights on
What is a security drill?
A. A training event that tests at least one component of the FSP or VSP and is used to maintain a high level of security readiness
which of the following is not a package bomb indicator?
Address is printed instead of typed
which of the following methods may be used to circumvent security ?
All of the above a. coercing an employee to disarm unlock a door or gate b. cutting through fences c. Climbing mooring lines
why are vessels at high-risk for terrorist activity?
Cargo containers are loaded at the facility with drugs and illegal activities The volume of traffic gives terrorists opportunities to smuggle themselves or their weapons into the United States with little risk of detection Workplace violence and collateral damage
what do contracting governments, or designated authorities, set Maritime Security Levels based on?
D. All of the Above -The degree that the threat level is credible -The degree that the threat information is corroborated -The degree that the threat information is specific or imminent
Sensitive Security information (SSI) is information:
D. All the Above -Disclosed only to a "covered person" with a "need to know" -Obtained or developed in carrying out requirements that are necessary to the security of transportation -That includes Maritime Security Directives issued by contracting government
which of the following have been identified as common vulnerabilities to piracy and armed robbery?
Low speed and low freeboard
which of the following statements are correct?
FSPs and VSPs should detail the security organization and administration in place to handle all aspects of security
Which of the following statements is true?
Facilities may not operate a maritime security level lower than that level established by the contracting government
The SAFE Port Act codified into law which of the following programs?
Facility security plans and procedures
Which of the following are considered improvised explosive devices?
Homemade Explosives remote controlled bombs vehicle born IEDs (all the above)
which of the following are considered piracy characteristics?
Most pirates use relatively small boats
a weapon of mass destruction causes death or serious injury through the release, dissemination, and impact of:
Radiation (....and this is why people are scared of Nuclear power...... )
Why are ports and facilities prime targets for terrorism?
Ports and facilities play a large role in international commerce Ports and facilities are often located in close proximity to large population centers and critical infrastructure assets
What is the Maritime security (MARSEC Level)?
The level set to reflect the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the transportation system.
Both MTSA and the ISPS Code require that all facility personnel and seafarers have knowledge of:
The requirements of the Maritime Security Levels and behavioral patterns of persons likely to threaten security.
which of the following is NOT a chemical agent indicator?
The smell of bitter peanuts
STCW Manila Amendments includes which of the following?
Training guidance for personnel operating Global Positioning systems and serving on vessels in tropical waters
SOLAS defines piracy as which of the following acts?
Violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or passengers of a private vessel or aircraft
Which of the following statements are true?
a. The VSP ensure the application of measures to protect the facility from the risks of security incidents b. The VSP is developed to ensure the application of measures on board the vessel Both A and B
Which of the following are considred best management practices in the event of piracy or armed robber attack?
activate the Ship Security alert system (SSAS)
What should you do upon discovery of a suspicious looking backpack
report it to your supervisor, security officer, or security personnel
which of the following defines contraband smuggling?
the illegal transport of goods aboard vessels and trucks
Which of the following defines terrorism in the maritime industry?
the use of threat of violence by extremist groups seeking to achieve political, religious, or social objectives
