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PART A: Course Framework by: CAS
Far East Maritime
Foundation Inc.

SCOPE

This is a (12 hours) course on lecture, discussion and demonstration designed to provide
awareness, knowledge and appropriate skills in compliance with the International Ship and Port
Authority (ISPS) Code for all shipboard personnel. This course has been developed with the
objective of improving security in the operation of ships and/or sea craft. The requirements of this
course have been largely derived from the requirements prepared by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) which were adopted in December 2002.

OBJECTIVE

A candidate successfully completing the Maritime Security Awareness Program will be able to:
 identify and describe recommended practices and procedures listed in current national and
international regulations and policies regarding maritime security awareness

 analyze the probable threats, risks, vulnerability, consequences, hostile acts, and crimes
against passenger’s crew and ships

 identify characteristics and behaviour patterns of persons (pirates, terrorists, smugglers, thieves,
looters) intruders and other lawless elements who may be likely to commit unlawful acts.

 Identify common crowd behaviour and patterns

 Identify and recognize the “Ship Security Plan” and Maritime Security levels criteria

 Identify and describe procedure in conducting physical searches of persons, baggages,

compartments, cargoes, ship stores and other areas.

 Identify and recognize trainings, drills, exercises and other emergency situations

 Describe and identify the types of Security equipment, their usage and maintenance

ENTRY STANDARDS

This course is open to all unrated/rated and would be seafarers/mariners for national and
international shipping industry

COURSE CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR DOCUMENT

The training Center shall issue a certificate of attendance/completion to the trainee who successfully
passes the course/module.
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COURSE INTAKE LIMITATIONS

Maximum Class size – 24

Student Teacher Ratio – Classroom 24:1 (theoretical)
Practical Training – optional (as required)

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS

All training and instructions should be given by qualified instructors who are:
 Graduates of the IMO Model Course 6.09;

 Graduate of an accredited/recognized Company/Ship Security Officer Course (Local or

Foreign);

 Preferably with at least three years ship board experience;

 Preferably with experience from Security and Safety Positions from the Military, Navy, Coast
Guard, NBI, MARCOM and the like.

TEACHING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Classroom should conform to standards set by the Maritime Training Council and should include a
whiteboard, flip charts and overhead projector and/or a Multimedia projector.

For practical training, preferably but not necessarily, onboard ship with appropriate equipment as
required. A shore installation simulating vessel compartments such as a Bridge, Engine Room, cabin
or mess hall;
 ship’s lay-out or General Arrangement Plan

 binocular

 video camera monitor (fixed)

 flashlight

 hand held metal detector

 handheld radio. Vessel’s hand held VHF acceptable

REFERENCES
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R1 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 (special measures to enhance maritime security)

R2 ISPS Code Part A (Mandatory requirements regarding the provisions of Chapter XI-2 of the
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)

R3 ISPS Code Part B (recommended guidance regarding the provisions of Chapter XI-2 of the
International convention for the safety of life at sea, December 2002

R4 ICS Guidance for shipowners, ship operators and master on the protection of ships from
terrorism and sabotage, 21 Nov. 2001.

R5 USCG navigation and Vessel inspection circular no. 4-02 (security for passenger vessels and
passenger terminals)

R6 USCG navigation and vessel inspection circular no. 9-02 (Guidelines for port security
committees, and port security plans required for US Ports)

R7 USCG navigation and vessel inspection circular no. 10-02 (security guidelines for vessels)

R8 USCG navigation and vessel inspection circular no. 11-02 (recommended security guidelines for
facilities)