SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (SSO)

Course Duration : 03 Days

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COURSE CONTENT

This course is specifically designed for crew who may encounter a security or safety problem as they transit hostile environments and adverse conditions.

It includes an introduction to the background of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), the roles of the company security officer (CSO) and ship security officer (SSO), security requirements and security administration.

The programme covers security drills, security exercises, crowd management techniques, security protection and emergency preparedness.

Students will become proficient in:

• Ship security assessments and audits
• Creating ship security plans
• Ship and port facility security measures
• Recognition of behavioural patterns of people likely to threaten security
• Detection of weapons
• Testing and calibration of security equipment and systems.