ISPS Code: Ship Security Officer Online training course

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The IMO and STCW have set out Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the issue of Certificates of Proficiency for Security Officers. This course covers these mandatory requirements in aspects of developing, implementing, maintaining, and supervising contents of the Ship Security Plan.

Furthermore, this course includes provisions on identifying hazards, threats and risks, and managing them altogether to establish effective security measures.

Understand the implementation of the Ship Security Plan
Recognize and manage security hazards, threats, and risks.
Exercise ship inspections in all security aspects
Realize the importance of proper maintenance and calibration of security equipment and systems.
Promulgate vigilant and effective security culture.

Ship Masters
Chief Engineers
Chief Officers
Technical Superintendents
Designated Person Ashore
Port / Ship Terminal Managers

Course Outline

4 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Introduction to ISPS

Background and History
Maritime Security Threats and Patterns
Ship and Port Operations

Maritime Security Policy

Relevant International Conventions, Codes and Recommendations
Relevant Government Legislation and Regulations
Definitions
Legal implications of action or non-action by security duties
Handling sensitive security-related information and the importance of confidentiality

Security Responsibilities

Contracting Governments
Recognized Security Organizations (RSO)
The Company
The Ship
The Port Facility
Ship Security Officer
Company Security Officer
Port Facility Security Officer
All other personnel with security responsibilities

Ship Security Assessment

Risk Assessment Methodology
Assessment Tools
On-scene Security Surveys
Security Assessment Documentation

Security Equipment

Security Equipment and Systems
Operational Limitations of Security Equipment and System
Testing, Calibration and Maintenance of Security Equipment

Ship Security Plan

Purpose of the Ship Security Plan
Contents of the Ship Security Plan
Confidentiality Requirements
Implementation of the Ship Security Plan
Review, Evaluation, Modification, and Maintenance of the Ship Security Plan

Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

Security Equipment and Systems
Methods of Physical Searches and Non-intrusive Inspections
Implementing and Coordinating Searches
Recognition of a Non-Discriminatory Basis o Person Posing Potential Security Risks
Techniques to Circumvent Security Measures
Crowd Management and Control Techniques

Ship Security Actions

Actions required by Different Security Levels
Maintaining Security of Ship/Port Interface
The Declaration of Security (DOS)
Implementation of Security Procedures

Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises

Contingency Planning
Security Drills and Exercises
Assessment of Security Drills and Exercises
Design and Organize Training Exercises and Drills in accordance with paragraph 13 of the ISPS Code

ISPS Code: Ship Security Officer

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