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