Question 1 of 25

Which of the following should be included in the Company Planning?

• Considering the use of hidden position transmitting devices since hijackers will often disable all visible communication and tracking devices and aerials immediately.
• All of the given options.
• Registering the ship with the relevant reporting centre
• Monitoring of piracy related websites for news about latest threats,

Question 2 of 25

What will the Master do when adjusting the speed of the vessel?

• All of the given options.
• The Master will call the Engine Control Room and give the appropriate notice for increasing the speed.
• Without delay the Master will increase the speed of the vessel.
• Without delay, the Master will decrease the speed of the vessel to be able to assess the situation.

Question 3 of 25

What should be observed when maintenance and engineering work is to be carried out during navigation in risk areas?

• This type of work will not be allowed when transiting risk areas in order to ensure that everyone crew member is safely inside the accommodation.
• None of the given options.
• All work outside of the accommodation is not permitted, all access points should be limited and controlled, all Engine Room essential equipment should be immediately available at all times, and maintenance is to be carried out on essential equipment only during daytime.
• All work outside of the accommodation is to be strictly controlled, all access points should be limited and controlled, all Engine Room essential equipment should be immediately available at all times, and no maintenance is to be carried out on essential equipment.

Question 4 of 25

Which of the following may be used onboard ships as physical barriers?

• Fire Hoses
• All of the given options.
• Barbed Wire
• Mannequins

Question 5 of 25

By which of the following means may information also be provided?

• INMARSAT SAFETYNET
• Military Forces
• All of the given options.
• NAVTEX

Question 6 of 25

When do attacks on vessels usually occur?

• When a vessel is over 200Nm from the coast.
• When a vessel is at Anchor.
• All of the given options.
• When a vessel is in Port.

Question 7 of 25

What should be considered when conducting a risk assessment for piracy and armed robbery?

• All of the given options.
• The specific ship characteristics and vulnerabilities to withstand the threat such as freeboard, speed etc.
• Background factors shaping the situation such as visibility, sea state, and traffic.
• The potential areas of increased threat or risk.

Question 8 of 25

Which document carried onboard will have information with regards to the procedures to be followed to enhance the security of the ship?

• Contingency Plan
• Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
• Ship Security Plan (SSP)
• Muster Plan

Question 9 of 25

What additional actions are implemented onboard with regards to watchkeeping as per the Ship Security Plan?

• Posting additionally trained look-outs in various locations onboard.
• Enhancing the bridge team and ensuring proper equipment for watchkeeping is provided (such as binoculars).
• All of the given options.
• Maintaining an all-round lookout from high places.

Question 10 of 25

Why is Company Planning carried out prior to transiting of risk areas?

• To give the company the opportunity to read all the latest piracy information.
• To give the company the opportunity to carry out a risk assessment and weaken the risk of the attack.
• All of the given options.
• To give the company the opportunity to disembark as many crew as possible.

Question 11 of 25

What is Hijack?

• Hijack occurs on the high seas and attempts to overcome the ship protective measures by the use of ladders, grappling hooks and weapons deliberately used against the vessel.
• Hijack is defined as any illegal act of violence, attack, or plundering that is usually committed for private ends and directed against the ship itself or against persons or property onboard the specific ship. Additionally, this is carried out within a state’s internal waters, archipelagic waters and territorial sea.
• Hijack occurs when attackers board the ship and take control of it against the will of the crew. The motive behind this will not always be the same, but may include cargo theft and kidnapping.
• Hijack occurs when the attackers board the vessel but do NOT taken control of it, therefore, command remains with the ship’s Master.

Question 12 of 25

Where are piracy and armed robbery attacks most prevalent?

• All of the given options.
• Gulf of Guinea West Africa
• Persian Gulf
• Mediterranean Sea

Question 13 of 25

What are the benefits of a Contingency Plan?

• Having a contingency plan in place allows you to minimize damages that could occur from the emergency and therefore minimize the loss of life, damage to the environment and ship.
• None of the given options.
• All of the given options.
• It helps react quickly to an emergency since the contingency plan lists the clear actions and steps that need to be taken, everyone can focus on their duties without wasting time panicking.

Question 14 of 25

What are the recommendations with regards to AIS when transiting risk areas?

• AIS should be kept off at all times so that pirates cannot track the ship. The data should be restricted to ship’s identity, position, course, speed, navigational status, next port of call and safety related information.
• AIS should only be switched on only in the case of an emergency to ensure that pirates cannot track your ship. The data should be restricted to ship’s identity, position, course, speed, navigational status, next port of call and safety related information.
• AIS should remain switched on throughout passages when transiting in the VRA (Voluntary Reporting Areas) in order to ensure that the reporting centres and military forces can track the ship. The data should be restricted to ship’s identity, position, course, speed, navigational status and safety related information. Therefore, information regarding the voyage and next port of call should be kept blank.
• AIS should be kept off at all times so that pirates cannot track the ship. No information should be given.

Question 15 of 25

What are advisories received from the regional centers?

• Advisories are alerts to ships advising about the latest sightings and reports that are relevant within the region. 
• Advisories are advice with regards to proper passage planning in high risk areas.
• Advisories are messages describing that an incident has occurred in a specific position at a specific time.  
• All of the given options.

Question 16 of 25

Which of the following forms part of the ship hardening procedures?

• Watchkeeping
• Physical Barriers
• Citadel
• All of the given options.

Question 17 of 25

What are the recommendations when using barbed wire as a physical barrier onboard?

• Use barbed wire, which is difficult to cut with hand tools.
• Use a double roll, otherwise, a single roll should be placed outboard of the ship’s structure.
• Secure the wire properly to the ship in order to prevent attackers from pulling the wire off.
• All of the given options.

Question 18 of 25

What should a ship do once an initial report has been sent upon entering the VRA?

• None of the given options.
• Once the initial report is sent, the ship can look for suspicious activity and report it.
• Once the initial report is sent, it is important for the ship to continue with the reporting system.
• Once the initial report is sent the ship can navigate within the voluntary reporting area.

Question 19 of 25

How many types of reports are there in a VRA?

• 2 types
• None of the given options.
• 3 types
• 4 types

Question 20 of 25

Which types of ships are usually provided with armed security guards?

• Ships with low freeboard and slow speeds.
• Ships with low freeboard and high speeds.
• Ships with high freeboards and high speeds.
• Ships with high freeboards and low speeds.

Question 21 of 25

Why are mannequins used onboard as a means of security enhancement?

• To comply with the requirements.
• To make it look like there is additional manpower onboard.
• To act as shooting targets for the pirates or armed robbers.
• All of the given options.

Question 22 of 25

How will the procedures highlighted in the ship security plan assist the ship during such threats?

• Assist the ship to deter threats.
• Assist the ship to detect threats.
• Assist the ship to avoid threats.
• All of the given options.

Question 23 of 25

What happens when the SSAS is activated?

• All of the given options.
• An alarm will go off onboard the ship which will aid in intimidating the pirates.
• A ship-to-shore security alert is initiated and transmitted to a competent authority designated by the Administration, identifying the ship, its location and indicating that the security of the ship has been compromised or is under threat.
• A message will be received by all ships in the vicinity that a security alarm has been activated. The name and location of the ship will be provided in the message.

Question 24 of 25

What is a Contingency Plan?

• A contingency plan is a list of items that need to be checked.
• All of the given options.
• A contingency plan is a list of duties assigned to the different crew members during an emergency.
• A contingency plan is a course of action designed to help the Master and ship's crew to respond effectively to an emergency or threat that may arise.

Question 25 of 25

What actions should be taken when an unidentified boat is seen approaching?

• Post extra look-outs on the bridge.
• Instruct crew members about the ship security plan.
• Steer a straight course to aid in achieving the highest speed possible.
• Brief all the crew on the importance of the Citadel.