Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 25

Prior to transiting high-risk areas, who will review the contents of the SSP?

• Only the Ship Security Officer
• The SSO and Master
• The CSO, SSO and Master
• The Company Security Officer

Question 4 of 25

What is a Contingency Plan?

• 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.
• A contingency plan is a list of duties assigned to the different crew members during an emergency.
• A contingency plan is a list of items that need to be checked.
• All of the given options.

Question 5 of 25

What action should be taken in case of Military Intervention?

• Take photographs to create evidence.
• Keep your hands visible at all times.
• Challenge the pirates on their identity.
• Help the Military ask questions and assist with identifying the pirates.

Question 6 of 25

What is Armed robbery?

• Armed robbery 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.
• Armed Robbery 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.
• Armed Robbery occurs when the attackers board the vessel but do NOT taken control of it, therefore, command remains with the ship’s Master.
• Armed Robbery 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.

Question 7 of 25

How many types of reports are there in a VRA?

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

Question 8 of 25

What is Illegal Boarding?

• Illegal Boarding 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.
• Illegal Boarding 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.
• Illegal boarding occurs when the attackers board the vessel but do NOT taken control of it, therefore, command remains with the ship’s Master.
• Illegal Boarding 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.

Question 9 of 25

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

• 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 be kept off at all times so that pirates cannot track the ship. No information should be given.
• 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 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.

Question 10 of 25

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

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

Question 11 of 25

When is the Final Report to the regional centers sent?

• The final report is sent upon departure from the VRA or arrival in port.
• The final report is sent when suspicious and irregular activity is sighted.
• The final report is sent upon entering the VRA.

Question 12 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
• Muster Plan
• Ship Security Plan (SSP)
• Ship Security Assessment (SSA)

Question 13 of 25

What are the reasons for a ship to be hijacked?

• For attacking the company for private reasons.
• All of the given options.
• For destroying the navigational and communication equipment.
• For a ransom payment to release captive seafarers and theft or cargo.

Question 14 of 25

Who should be immediately called when an unidentified boat is seen approaching whilst the ship is transiting the Gulf of Guinea?

• The Military
• Company Security Officer
• MDAT-GoG
• All of the given options.

Question 15 of 25

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

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

Question 16 of 25

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

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

Question 17 of 25

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

• Use a double roll, otherwise, a single roll should be placed outboard of the ship’s structure.
• Use barbed wire, which is difficult to cut with hand tools.
• 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

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

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

Question 19 of 25

How can the Master and ship's crew assist in protecting evidence?

• Take initial statements from the crew.
• Never take photographs.
• Switch off the VDR.
• Clean the area to make it more tidy for the authorities.

Question 20 of 25

What are warnings received from the regional centres?

• All of the given options.
• Warnings are alerts to ships warning about the latest sightings and reports that are relevant within the region. 
• Warnings are messages describing that an incident has occurred in a specific position at a specific time.  
• Warnings are messages to the ships with regards to piracy and armed robbery happening within the other high risk regions.

Question 21 of 25

By which means will the changes to the Maritime Security Charts be advised?

• NAVTEX message.
• Notices to Mariners.
• Temporary and Preliminary Notices (T&P's).
• All of the given options.

Question 22 of 25

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

• 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.
• Post extra look-outs on the bridge.

Question 23 of 25

Which of the following, form part of the ship security equipment provided onboard?

• Water Cannons, Barbed Wire and Security Lighting.
• All of the given options.
• Fire Pumps, Ballast Pumps and Door Locks.
• Lifejackets, Lifebuoys and Fire Hoses.

Question 24 of 25

What should the drill carried out prior to transiting a high-risk area include?

• The crew’s understanding of required action in the event of such an attack.
• The testing of the SSAS.
• The ship protective measures.
• All of the given options.

Question 25 of 25

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

• None of the given options.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.