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

Course Introduction

The main objective associated with this online Proficiency as Ship Security Officer Course is to present the relevant training and information for superyacht crew training that meets the Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency (KUP) requirements, the requirements of Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code, the 2010 Manila Amendments, and taking into consideration the guidance provided in Section B-VI/5 of the Code, Table A-VI/5, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. 

About the Course

The fully online professional yacht crew training is a training requirement under STCW ISPS for those superyacht crew who aspire to assume the role of Ship Security Officer or SSO. The SSO carries responsibility for implementing appropriate security measures aboard the vessel in accordance with the Ship Security Plan (SSP) under the ISPS Code. The SSO also oversees the implementation of security measures outlined within the Ship Security Plan (SSP) whenever the yacht is in transit or docked.

Ship Security Officers are entrusted with maintaining the Ship Security plan and must ensure that all staff and crew members, especially those who have completed the Designated Security Duties Course, fulfil their security obligations onboard the yacht. The SSO course provides learners with the necessary instruction to meet the mandated requirements under the STCW, the MNTB KUPs, IMO Model Course 3.19, and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Awarding Body

The Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is fully approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and holds international recognition and acceptance. The MCA is listed on the IMO Whitelist. The SSO Course encompasses the 2010 Manila Amendments, aligns with the requirements of Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code, and considers the guidance offered in Section B-VI/5 of the Code & Table A-VI/5. 

Advisory Note: Confirm with your crewing agency, vessel, or company that the administration of the vessel you will be working on accepts UK MCA certification. The MCA is whitelisted under the Standards for Training, Certification, & Watchkeeping (STCW) and is on the IMO Whitelist of Approved Suppliers.

Course Duration

Our superyacht crew SSO training is 16.5 to 21 hours in duration, with the time taken to complete it depending on the learner’s reading, learning, and retention abilities. To complete this course, the minimum time must be met, and the associated assessment passed. This is a mandatory requirement under the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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