What is the purpose of the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) fitted to the vessel, and who can activate it?

A. It is activated automatically whenever the ship enters a restricted area, with no manual input required

B. SSAS is a covert system that, when activated, transmits a ship-to-shore security alert (without alerting other ships or raising any audible/visible alarm onboard) to the Company and/or a designated competent authority, indicating that the security of the ship is under threat or has been compromised; it is typically activated from the bridge and one other discreet location by personnel designated in the Ship Security Plan

C. It broadcasts a loud alarm throughout the ship to deter intruders

D. It is a fire alarm system that also notifies the local coastguard automatically

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