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

ISPS International Ship & Port Security Officers SSO/VSO/CSO/PFSO Combination - Course #171

This 3 day course is USCG Approved by MARAD and is certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for all three levels of security training and certification under the ISPS and MTSA Codes. This course focuses on giving the candidate a comprehensive understanding of the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code and the Maritime Transportation and Safety Act (MTSA) as they pertain to the security officers both onboard the vessel and onshore through company designations at the port facility. Each role and their requirements will be reviewed for a complete understanding of the responsibilities and unique security considerations of each level. This will assist companies in developing and implementing their security plans.

Subjects Include:

ISPS & MTSA Code Overviews

Developing a Threat & Risk Analysis

Developing Security Plans

Implementing Security Plans

Choosing Security Equipment

Training & Drill Requirements

Developing an Incident Command

Identifying Suspicious Behavior

Identifying Suspicious Items

Conducting Physical Searches

Using Security Equipment

Maintaining Security Equipment

Organizing Onboard Training & Drills

Managing Onboard Training & Drills

Managing On-going Threats

Port/Facility Security Issues

The Role of the Security Officer

Certification Includes:

Ship/Vessel Security Officer (SSO/VSO)

Company Security Officer (CSO)

Port/Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Certificate will read:

24 hour, Coast Guard approved, Vessel/Ship Security Officer, Company Security Officer, and Port Facility Security Officer; in accordance with the following training requirements and standards: section A/13.2 and section B/13.1, B/13.2, and 18.1 (Part A & B) of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code; SOLAS amendments, Chapter XI, Regulation 5, and Chapter XI-2, Regulations 1 -13; Regulations and requirements defined in STCW, as amended, as Regulation VI/5 and STCW Code Section A-VI/5; the mandatory training requirements in 33 CFR Parts 104 and 105; the MARAD Model Course MTSA; the IMO Model Course 3.19; the IMO Model Course 3.20; and the IMO Model Course 3.21.