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Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Jul 2022

Exam Question

Write briefly on

(a) Ship security Alert system (SSAS) (6)

(b) Water Ingress Alarm (6)

(c) Specify the SOLAS chapter under which these requirements are covered. (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is a mandatory, covert safety system designed to enhance maritime security in response to threats of piracy, terrorism, or other security incidents against a vessel. It is a key component of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
**1. Purpose and Principle:**
* **Objective**: To send a discrete, ship-to-shore alert to a competent authority when the ship's security is under threat or has been compromised. This allows for the timely dispatch of law-enforcement or military assistance.

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