Outlines

1 Introduction
1.1 Course overview
1.2 Competences to be achieved
1.3 Historical perspective
1.4 Current security threats and patterns
1.5 Ship and port operations and conditions
2 Maritime Security Policy
2.1 Relevant international conventions, codes, and recommendations
2.2 Relevant government legislation and regulations
2.3 Definitions
2.4 Legal implications of action or non-action by security personnel
2.5 Handling sensitive security-related information and communications
3 Security Responsibilities
3.1 Contracting governments
3.2 Recognized Security Organizations
3.3 The company
3.4 The ship
3.5 The port facility
3.6 Ship Security Officer 
3.7 Company Security Officer
3.8 Port Facility Security Officer
3.9 Seafarers with designated security duties
3.10 Port Facility personnel with designated security duties
3.11 Other personnel
4 Port Facility Security Assessment
4.1 Risk assessment methodology
4.2 Assessment tools
4.3 On-scene security surveys
4.4 Security assessment documentation
5 Security Equipment
5.1 Security equipment and systems
5.2 Operational limitations of security equipment and systems
5.3 Testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment and systems
6 Port Facility Security Plan
6.1 Purpose of the Port Facility Security Plan
6.2 Contents of the Port Facility Security Plan
6.3 Confidentiality issues
6.4 Development of the Port Facility Security Plan
6.5 Approval of the Port Facility Security Plan 
6.6 Implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan
6.7 Maintenance and modification of the Port Facility Security Plan
7 Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response
7.1 Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices
7.2 Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
7.3 Implementing and coordinating searches
7.4 Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of persons posing potential security risks
7.5 Techniques used to circumvent security measures
7.6 Crowd management and control techniques
8 Port Facility Security Actions
8.1 Actions required by different security levels
8.2 Maintaining security of the ship/port interface
8.3 Usage of the Declaration of Security
8.4 Implementation of security procedures
9 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises
9.1 Contingency planning
9.2 Security drills and exercises
9.3 Assessment of security drills and exercises
10 Security Administration
10.1 Documentation and records
10.2 Reporting security incidents
10.3 Monitoring and control
10.4 Security audits and inspections
10.5 Reporting nonconformities
11 Security Training
11.1 Training requirements
11.2 Instruction techniques

Program

Professional Diploma in Maritime Security

Objectives

• This model course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended and section A/2.1.8 (and section A/17) of the ISPS Code, and in particular the duties and responsibilities concerning the security of a port facility, for ensuring the development of a Port Facility Security Assessment, for ensuring the development of implementing, maintaining and updating a Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (SSOs) and with Company Security Officers (CSOs).