About the Course
The course provides knowledge to the Ship Security Officer (SSO) on how to ensure and uphold the security of the ship while working closely with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). The SSO, appointed by the company and the ship’s master, will also learn how to implement the ship security plan as well as maintaining crew skills with the right training to secure a high security level onboard.
Target Audience
The course is designed for seafarers appointed as Ship Security Officers onboard.
Course Content
- Maritime Security Policy
- Security Responsibilities
- Ship Security Assessment
- Security Equipment
- Ship Security Plan
- Threat Identification, recognition and response
- Ship Security Actions
- Emergency preparedness, drills and exercises
- Security Administration
- Security Training
Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan
- Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability
- Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
- Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
- Encourage security awareness and vigilance
- Respond to changes in the maritime security levels
Course Duration
3 days
