Course description
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.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- 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.
Training Course Content
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
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