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SHIP SECURITY
SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS
OFFICER TRAINING
TRAINING Course Framework
PART A
AIMS
This training course aims to provide knowledge, understanding and proficiency 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/12.1-2 of the ISPS Code, 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 Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).
OBJECTIVE
Those who will successfully complete this course should have knowledge of national – international rules and
regulations relevant to Maritime Security, knowledge of past and current security threats and be able to undertake
the duties and responsibilities as ship security officer.
ENTRY STANDARDS
It is assumed that those attending this course will be serving seafarers (or other shipboard personnel) and are
likely to be designated as ship security officer.
A course certificate following the format will serving by MARINA will be issued to those who have successfully
completed this course indicating that the holder has completed a training course for Ship Security Officers.
COURSE DELIVERY
The course delivery will be conducted using a combination of the lecture method, workshop, group exercises as
well as practical drills.
COURSE INTAKE
STAFF REQUIREMENTS
The lead instructor is a maritime or naval officer with adequate training and experience in marine security,
knowledgeable of the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS ’74 as amended including the ISPS Code, and
trained in instructional and assessment techniques.
Resource persons with expertise in security matters are hired as needed such as in bomb familiarization and
identification to lecture on specified topics in close coordination with the lead instructor.
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SHIP SECURITY
SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS
OFFICER TRAINING
TRAINING Course Framework
Classroom facilities should include a room fitted with whiteboard, computers and audio visual facilities. Practicum
room for training drills containing security equipment.
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