Subjects

• The Development of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of relevant bodies and organisations.
• The roles and responsibilities of Contracting Governments, Designated Authorities, and Recognised Security Organisations.
• The Security Roles & Responsibilities of Crew and Port Security Personnel.
• Measures and Procedures for Maritime Security [MARSEC] Levels.
• Recognition of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices.
• Recognition of persons who may pose a threat to the security of the ship.
• Identifying techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• The handling of Sensitive Security-Related Information [SSRI] and Communications.
• Identifying security threats including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
• Declarations of Security [DoS].
• The On-Scene Security Survey.
• The Ship Security Assessment [SSA].
• The Ship Security Plan [SSP].
• The provisions for maintaining security.
• Criteria for setting Maritime Security [MARSEC] levels under the ISPS Code.
• Actions to prevent weapons, dangerous substances and devices being brought on board.
• Guidance and measure for Anti-Piracy and Anti-Armed Robbery.
• Responses to Emergency Situations including Maritime Piracy & Armed Robbery against Shipping.
• Physical Searches & Non-Intrusive Inspections.
• Crowd Management & Control Requirements.
• Crew Training, Emergency Drills & Exercises.
• European Commission [DG MOVE] and European Maritime Safety Agency.
• Port and Flag States.
• UK DfT Maritime Security and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
• Recognised Security Organisations and limitations in their use.
• The Shipping Company.
• Masters Authority and Discretion for Ship Safety and Security.
• Authority of the Duly Authorised Officer [DAO].
• The legal implications for seafarers and security personnel.
• The requirement for the provision of the ship identification number [SIN], Automatic Identification System [AIS], Ship Security Alert System [SSAS] and Long-Range Identification and Tracking [LRIT].
• The purpose and control of the continuous synopsis record [CSR].
• The purpose and use of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking [LRIT].

Official Assessment

Upon completing the six learning outcomes of this Ship Security Officer Course, learners must pass an official assessment. To successfully complete and pass the course, learners must achieve a minimum score of 70%. 

The assessment comprises multiple-choice questions and true or false response questions that are randomly selected from two banks of questions. The Ship Security Officer Course is an ‘open book’ assessment, and it is permissible to use any notes made or the official course notes available to you during the assessment to research the correct responses.

Pre-Requisites of Attendance

Following the mandatory regulations of the UK Department for Transport Maritime & Coastguard Agency, individuals interested in enrolling in the course must have either 12 months of sea service or, at the discretion of the MCA, suitable sea service (a minimum of 3 months) and familiarity with ship operations to effectively meet the learning objectives. Enrolling in this course confirms that you meet the specified prerequisites.