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You receive an email that appears to come from your agent about a changed port call, with correct vessel and cargo details and a link to a new form. What should you do?

A. Click the link; the details are correct so it must be genuine
B. Confirm by a known phone number or channel and report it to the CSO or IT contact before opening anything
C. Forward it to the whole crew
D. Reply with your password
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Your vessel receives notification that the port you are heading to has raised its Security Level from 1 to 2. As the designated Ship Security Officer (or officer on watch), what should happen?
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
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What is the purpose of designating "restricted areas" on board under the Ship Security Plan?
A. 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
B. To give crew somewhere private to relax
C. They are purely for fire safety, unrelated to security
D. Restricted areas are only required on vessels carrying dangerous goods
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