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)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jul 2022
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.
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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