FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION, INC.
9th Floor, Room 904 Victoria Bldg., U.N. Ave., Ermita Manila
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SHIP SECURITY
OFFICERS
TRAINING
SHIP SECURITY
OFFICER
TRAINING
Course Framework
PART A
AIMS
This training course aims to provide knowledge, understanding and proficiency to those who may be designated
to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 and
section A/12.1-2 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 Company Security Officer
(CSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).
OBJECTIVE
Those who will successfully complete this course should have knowledge of national – international rules and
regulations relevant to Maritime Security, knowledge of past and current security threats and be able to undertake
the duties and responsibilities as ship security officer.
ENTRY STANDARDS
Must satisfy any of the following:
a. must be at least an operational level officer
b. persons who have previous relevant experience on maritime security matters
c. recommended by shipping company to be a Ship Security Officer
It is assumed that those attending this course will be serving seafarers (or other shipboard personnel) and are
likely to be designated as ship security officer.
COURSE CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR DOCUMENT
A course certificate following the format will serving by MARINA will be issued to those who have successfully
completed this course indicating that the holder has completed a training course for Ship Security Officers.
COURSE DELIVERY
The course delivery will be conducted using a combination of the lecture method, workshop, group exercises as
well as practical drills.
COURSE INTAKE
The maximum number of trainees should be 24, in a 42 sq. meter room.
STAFF REQUIREMENTS
The lead instructor is a maritime or naval officer with adequate training and experience in marine security,
knowledgeable of the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS ’74 as amended including the ISPS Code, and
trained in instructional and assessment techniques.
Resource persons with expertise in security matters are hired as needed such as in bomb familiarization and
identification to lecture on specified topics in close coordination with the lead instructor.
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All instructors have attended Trainor’s Training Program for Instructors.
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FAR EAST MARITIME FOUNDATION, INC.
9th Floor, Room 904 Victoria Bldg., U.N. Ave., Ermita Manila
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SHIP SECURITY
OFFICERS
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SHIP SECURITY
OFFICER
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Course Framework
TEACHING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Classroom facilities should include a room fitted with whiteboard, computers and audio visual facilities. Practicum
room for training drills containing security equipment.
A special room is provided for the training and drills.
Other equipment include:
 Handheld detector
 Close circuit T.V. with four Cameras
 Door Alarms
 Binoculars
 Flashlight
 Handheld radio
 General arrangement plan of ships
TEACHING AIDS
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A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
IMO Model Course 3.19, Ship Security Officer
A1.1
Course Framework (Part A of the course)
A1.2
Instructor Manual (Part D of the course)
Audio – Visual aids, video cassette player, T.V. LCD/DLP
Transparencies
Model Ship Security Plan
Computer Based Training on SSO
CBT on Security Awareness
REFERENCES
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IMO Model Course 3.19 Ship Security Officer
Guide for Ship Security (American Bureau of Shipping)
Security Guidelines for Vessels (US Coast Guard-NVIC 10-02)
Maritime Transportation Security Act 2002 (33 USC 1226)
DNV Guideline to International Ship Safety Certificate
Ship Security Assessment Guideline by Norwegian Ship Association
IMO/MSC 75/17/30 Prevention and Suppression of Acts of Terrorism against Shipping (12 April 2002)
IMO/MSC 623/rev. 3 Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships (29 May 2002)
ICS Guidance For Ship owners, Ship Operators and Masters on Protection of Ships from Terrorism and
Sabotage
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