Question 23 of 30
The precise circumstances when a DoS is required by the port facility can be established through the:
A
Chief Engineer
B
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
C
Third Party Agent
D
Custom Board Officer
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).
The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for initiating and concluding a Declaration of Security (DoS) with the ship's SSO. The PFSO determines when a DoS is required based on prevailing security levels, specific threats, or ship-port interface conditions.