What does SSAS stand for?

What does SSAS stand for?

• A. Ship Safety Alert System
• B. Ship Security Alert System
• C. Satellite Security Alert Service
• D. Security Synchronization Alert System

Answer: (B)

SSAS stands for Ship Security Alert System. It’s a covert security feature on ships, mandated to discreetly alert shore authorities if the crew is under threat (like piracy or hijacking) without tipping off anyone on board. When activated, it sends a security alert with the vessel’s identity and position through the ship’s secure communications chain to the appropriate authorities, triggering a security response without sounding a public distress alarm. The other options do not reflect the established maritime term for this system.

SSAS stands for Ship Security Alert System. It’s a covert security feature on ships, mandated to discreetly alert shore authorities if the crew is under threat (like piracy or hijacking) without tipping off anyone on board. When activated, it sends a security alert with the vessel’s identity and position through the ship’s secure communications chain to the appropriate authorities, triggering a security response without sounding a public distress alarm. The other options do not reflect the established maritime term for this system.