Ship-security drills
What is being checked
The inspector is checking whether the emergency plan, crew competence, equipment readiness and recent drills demonstrate a coordinated response to a security threat covered by the Ship Security Plan, including realistic decisions rather than a paper exercise.
Ready onboard
0/6 completePractice questions
Answer aloud, then open the preparation point.
1What are your first actions for a security threat covered by the Ship Security Plan?
Raise the correct alarm, establish command and then explain the immediate priorities: security level, access control, communications, restricted areas, escalation and required reporting without exposing confidential SSP details.
2Who assumes command if the designated person is unavailable?
Identify the deputy from the muster list or emergency plan and explain how command transfer is communicated.
3Which equipment must be immediately available?
Identify, locate and explain the readiness checks for security communications, access-control resources and scenario-specific equipment permitted for demonstration.
4Show what was learned from the last relevant drill.
Use protected SSP drill records and security training records to trace one finding through responsibility, correction and verification.
5How are shore and external parties contacted?
Use the scenario-specific contact list and reporting sequence, distinguishing immediate distress or emergency calls from company notification.
Where an observation may arise
The emergency plan did not adequately address security level, access control, communications, restricted areas, escalation and required reporting without exposing confidential SSP details.
Crew members could not explain their alarm, muster, communication or deputy responsibilities.
Required equipment was inaccessible, defective or not prepared: security communications, access-control resources and scenario-specific equipment permitted for demonstration.
The record showed attendance but no credible equipment use, decision-making or scenario development.
Times, participants or results could not be reconciled with protected SSP drill records and security training records.
Repeated deficiencies remained open or were closed without testing the corrective action.
Master's practical note
Select one recent drill and ask three different ranks to continue the scenario from an unplanned complication. Consistent actions are stronger evidence than a polished drill report.
Equipment boundary and references
Equipment boundary: Do not publish or disclose restricted SSP content, SSAS arrangements, security weaknesses or confidential contact details.
References
- OCIMF SIRE 2.0 Question Library Part 1, Version 1.0, Question 5.1.5
- SOLAS Chapter XI-2
- ISPS Code Parts A and B
Last reviewed: 2026-09-13