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Maritime Security Courses

Objectives

• This model course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12) of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

Outcomes

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, which include, but are not limited to: ⦁ Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained; ⦁ Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan; ⦁ Coordinating the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers;⦁ Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan; ⦁ Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions; ⦁ Enhancing security awareness and vigilance

Course Contents

1 Introduction 2 Maritime Security Policy 3 Security Responsibilities 4 Ship Security Assessment 5 Security Equipment 6 Ship Security Plan 7 Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response 8 Ship Security Actions 9 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises 10 Security Administration11 Security Training