(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 120.220; and
(7) Coordination, for implementation of the Vessel Security Plan required by Sec. 120.300, takes place with the terminal security officer at each terminal where the vessel embarks or disembarks passengers. [CGD91-012, 63 FR 53590, Oct. 6, 1998]