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

This course meets the requirements of SOLAS and the ISPS code in respect of Ship Security Officer training.

The course covers security both onboard the ship and the interface between ship, operating company and port facility.

Topics include:

•An introduction to the background of the ISPS Code and relevant legislation,

•The company security organisation, the roles of the CSO and SSO, security requirements and security administration,

•Ship security assessments, the ship security plan, methods of conducting audits and ship and port facility security measures,

•Behavioural patterns of people likely to threaten security,

•Recognition and detection of weapons,

•Testing and calibration of security equipment and systems

Assessment is continuous throughout the course.

Course duration is three days.