Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) (A-VI/5)

The Ship Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for the security of the ship, as well as maintaining the Ship Security Plan as set out by the Company. He or she must have knowledge of, and have received associated training in a range of competencies such as detailed in the ISPS Code, Part B, Article 13.1, and the guidance laid out in the SOLAS Regulations 1974 as amended Chapter XI-2.

The Ship Security Officer position was formalised under the regulations as detailed above, and the training has become mandatory for all those wishing to fulfil the role of the Ship Security Officer on vessels over 500 gross tonnes.

Course Delegates Will Receive:

• Training from MCA Accredited Maritime Security Specialists

• An in-depth, comprehensive SSO Course Manual

• An Internationally-Recognised MCA (STCW ISPS) SSO Certificate

• An ESTS Anti-Piracy Awareness Training (APAT) Certificate

• An In-Depth Introduction to Terrorism

• Additional Useful Resources for a Ship Security Officer

Course Subjects:

• The SSO's Duties & Responsibilities

• An Introduction to the ISPS Code

• Maintaining Ship Security Assessments & Plans

• Understand the Maritime Ship Security Levels

• The Safeguarding of Sensitive Security Related Information

• Conduct Ship Security and Risk Assessments

• Maritime Security Policy & Procedures

• Security Verification & Certification

• Training Requirements for Security & Non-Security Personnel

• International Legislation & Organisations

• The Use, Testing and Maintenance of Security Equipment

• The Handling and Safeguarding of Stowaways & Refugees

• The Ship Security Assessment

• The Security Survey

• The Ship Security Plan

Anti-Piracy & Terrorism Awareness Modules:

• An introduction to Maritime Piracy

• Maritime Anti-Piracy Countermeasures

• The Use of Citadels

• An Introduction to Terrorism

• Maritime Terrorism - An Emerging Threat

• Weapons, Parts & Components

• Explosive Devices of Terrorism