CFR > Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER K—SECURITY OF VESSELS (parts 120 to 120) > PART 120—SECURITY OF PASSENGER VESSELS > SUBPART B—Security Program (§120.200 to §120.220) > 120.210—What are the responsibilities of my vessel security officer?

120.210—What are the responsibilities of my vessel security officer?

(a) If this part applies to your passenger vessel, you must designate a security officer for your vessel.
(b) This officer must ensure that—
(1) An initial comprehensive security survey is conducted and updated;
(2) The Vessel Security Plan required by § 120.300 is implemented and maintained, and amendments to correct its deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements for the vessel are proposed;
(3) Adequate training for members of the crew responsible for security is provided;
(4) Regular security inspections of the vessel are conducted;
(5) Vigilance is encouraged, as well as is general awareness of security, aboard the vessel;
(6) All occurrences or suspected occurrences of unlawful acts and related activities are reported under § 120.220; and
(7) Coordination, for implementation of the Vessel Security Plan required by § 120.300, takes place with the terminal security officer at each terminal where the vessel embarks or disembarks passengers.

Code of Federal Regulations

[CGD91-012, 63 FR 53590, Oct. 6, 1998]