While on security watch in port, you notice a crew member has propped open a restricted-area door (leading to the bridge) with a fire extinguisher to make it easier to carry equipment through. What is the correct response?

A. Have the door closed and secured immediately, remind the crew member that restricted areas identified in the Ship Security Plan must remain controlled at all times regardless of the reason, and note the occurrence so the Ship Security Officer is aware if it is a recurring issue

B. Reposition the fire extinguisher only, since the door being open is not a security issue

C. Leave it — it is only temporary and the crew member is trustworthy

D. Report the crew member to port state control

A. Security levels only apply to passenger vessels

B. No action needed until the vessel actually arrives in port

C. Only the Master needs to be informed; no operational changes are required

D. Implement the additional security measures specified in the Ship Security Plan for Security Level 2 (e.g. increased monitoring of restricted areas, additional checks on visitors/stores, more frequent security patrols) before arrival, and acknowledge/report the change as required

A. To give crew somewhere private to relax

B. To control access to areas where security-sensitive information, equipment, or cargo is held (e.g. bridge, engine room, security equipment stores), preventing unauthorised access that could compromise the security of the ship, crew, passengers or cargo

C. They are purely for fire safety, unrelated to security

D. Restricted areas are only required on vessels carrying dangerous goods