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Vessel, Company and Facility Security Officer course (G047)
Length: 24 Hours
Scope.
This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO) Company Security Officer (CSO), or Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) as defined in section A/2.1.6, A/2.1.7, A/2.18 (and section A/17.1) ( and paragraph 11 of part A )of the ISPS Code, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the CSO. SSO, or PFSO’s. For CSO: to ensure the development (or for developing) a ship security assessment, for ensuring the development (or for developing), implementation, maintenance , and updating of a ship security plan and for liaising with the SSO, and for PFSO’s, for the development (or for developing) of a Port Facility Security Assessment, for ensuring the implementation, maintenance, and updating, of the Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with the SSO and CSO’s.
When fully implemented, these measures will require ships and ports to have security plans, designate a Company Security Officer (CSO), Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO) and Ship Security Officer (SSO), and develop training requirements for security personnel.
Objective.
The objective of this course is to educate ship, company, and Port supervisory security personnel as well as department management, supervisory and staff personnel by providing all concerned with knowledge, understanding and appreciation of complementary maritime physical security responsibilities. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of SSO,PFSO or CSO as defined in Sections A/11.2 and A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and 33 CFR part 101-104.
Entry standards.
Proper maritime security creates a condition that establishes and maintains certain protective measures. This course covers “Ship Security Sensitive Information.” Accordingly, students must be or have a contract to be employed on board ship as part of the ship’s complement with designated supervisory security duties. A photocopy of the assignment document and proper identification must accompany students. Students must be at least 18 years old.
In addition; For CSO; It is assumed that those attending this course will be persons employed (or to be employed) by a company and that they are likely to be designated as Company Security Officer, (CSO). However, no specific entry requirements are envisaged. For SSO; It is assumed that those attending this course will be serving seafarers (or other shipboard personnel), and that they are likely to be designated as Ship Security Officer (SSO). However, no specific entry requirements are envisaged. For PFSO; It is assumed that those attending this course will be serving at a maritime facility, and that they are likely to be designated as Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). However, no specific entry requirements are envisaged.
Teaching Facilities.
- RTM STAR Center, Dania Beach, Florida - RTM STAR Center, Toledo, Ohio
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