Your examiner asks: "The SSP references security equipment such as CCTV, access control systems, and possibly intruder detection or restricted-area monitoring. What is the SSO/OOW's obligation regarding this equipment beyond simply having it fitted?"

A. Security equipment and systems specified in the SSP must be maintained in proper working order and tested/checked periodically as set out in the SSP and company procedures — equipment that is fitted but faulty, uncalibrated, not recording, or otherwise non-functional does not actually deliver the security measure it is meant to provide, even though it may appear compliant on a walk-through inspection. Any fault or failure of security equipment should be reported, logged, and rectified, with compensating measures (such as increased manual patrols) applied in the meantime if the equipment cannot be restored promptly.

B. Once security equipment is installed and commissioned at build, it requires no further testing, maintenance, or fault reporting for the life of the vessel.

C. Testing and maintaining security equipment is solely a shore-based company responsibility with no on-board obligation for the SSO or OOW to check, report faults, or apply compensating measures.

D. A faulty CCTV camera or access control reader has no security significance as long as the physical hardware remains fitted and visible, regardless of whether it is actually functioning.

A. Nothing — a test lift can proceed immediately after repairs

B. Testing should wait until cargo operations begin

C. The area within the grab's swing radius should be cleared of personnel before the lift

D. Only the crane operator needs to be aware the lift is happening

A. Who must remain clear of the exclusion zone while the lift takes place

B. The lunch schedule for the deck team

C. Only the weather forecast for the next watch

D. The cargo manifest for the next port