SHIP SECURITY OFFICER COURSE (IMO MODEL COURSE 3.19)
Part B | ||
Course Outline | ||
SUBJECT AREA | Time Allotment (in hours) | |
Theoretical | Demonstration/ Practical Work | |
1. Course Introduction | 0.5 | - |
2. Maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan | ||
2.1 International maritime security policy and responsibilities of government, companies and designated persons. | 6.0 | 1.0 |
2.2 Purpose for and the elements that make up a ship security plan, related procedures and maintenance of records | ||
2.3 Procedures to be employed in implementing a ship security plan, and reporting of security incidents | ||
2.4 Maritime security levels and the consequential security measures aboard ship and in the port facility environment | ||
2.5 Requirements and procedures for conducting internal, audits, on-scene inspections, control and monitoring of security activities specified in a ship security plan | ||
2.6 Requirements and procedures for reporting to company security officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews and security inspections. | ||
2.7 Methods and procedures used to modify the ship security plan | ||
2.8 Security-related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or breaches of security | ||
2.9 Maritime security terms and definitions. | ||
3. Assess security risk, threat and vulnerability | ||
3.1 Risk assessment and assessment tools | 7.0 | 1.0 |
3.2 Security assesssment documentation | ||
3.3 Techniques used to circumvent security measures | ||
3.4 Recognition on a non-discrimanatory basis, of personss posing potentials security risks. | ||
3.5 Weapons, dangerous substances and devices and awareness of the damage they can cause | ||
3.6 Crowd management and control techniques | ||
3.7 Sensitive security-related information and security-related communications | ||
3.8 Implementing and coordinating searches | ||
3.9 Methods for physical searches and non-instrusive inspections | ||
Ship Security Officer | ||
4. Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained and | ||
4.1 Requirements for designating and monitorig restricted areas | 2.0 | 0.5 |
4.2 Controlling access to the ship and to restricted areas on board ship | ||
4.3 Methods for effective monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding ship | ||
4.4 Security aspects relating to the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and relevant port facility security officers | ||
4.5 Methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access while on board of persons and their effects | ||
5. Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated tested and calibrated | ||
5.1 Types of security equipment and systems and systems and their limitations | 2.5 | 0.5 |
5.2 Procedures, instructions and guidance on the use of ship security alert systems | ||
5.3 Testing, calibration and maintaining security systems and equipment | ||
6. Encourage security awareness and vigilance | ||
6.1 Training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant IMO Circulars | 2.5 | 0.5 |
6.2 Methods for enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board | ||
6.3 Methods for assessing the effectiveness of drills and exercises | ||
Sub-total | 20.5 | 3.5 |
Total | 24.0 | |
Assessment | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Note: The number of hours for assessment shall be determined by the Maritime Training | ||
Institutions (MTIs) |