The training of all personnel is a requirement of the ISPS / MTSA regulations and all employees need to be aware of basic security considerations, not only for their personal safety but that of others and the vessel or facility.
Securewest International¹s training is interesting, thought provoking and presented in an understandable manner that will ultimately give all concerned confidence in the security of the vessel or facility.
All relevant courses meet or exceed IMO guidelines and where applicable are approved by DNV/MARAD or the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency. Available now, delivered in Norfolk Virginia, the United Kingdom, online or at your facility or on board are the following courses:
COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER COURSE
This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), as defined in paragraph 2.1.7 (and paragraph 11) of the ISPS Code, Part A, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of the ship, for ensuring the development, implementation, maintenance and updating a ship security plan and for liaising with the Vessel Security Officer’s (VSOs) and Facility Security Officer’s (FSOs).
This course is 22 hours in length over a 3 day period.
SHIP SECURITY OFFICER COURSE
This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and/or hold the responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12.1) of the ISPS Code, and Part 104, subpart B, 105.215 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for ensuring the development of a Ship Security Assessment, and for, implementing, maintaining and updating a Ship Security Plan. Also for liaison with Company Security Officer’s (CSO’s) and Port Facility Security Officer’s (PFSO’s) .
PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER COURSE
This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in section A/2.1.8 (and section A/17.1) of the ISPS Code, and Part 105, subpart B, 105.205 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a port facility, for ensuring the development of a Port Facility Security Assessment, for ensuring the development of, implementing, maintaining and updating a Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (SSOs) and with Company Security Officers (CSOs).
SHIP SECURITY COURSE
This course is to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties of security personnel as defined in Part 104, subpart B, 104.220 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). Vessel personnel responsible for security duties must have knowledge, through training or equivalent job experience.
PORT SECURITY COURSE
This course is to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties of security personnel as defined in Part 105, subpart B, 105.210 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). Facility personnel responsible for security duties must have knowledge, through training or equivalent job experience.
PORT SECURITY AWARENESS COURSE*
This course is to provide security knowledge for all other facility personnel who do not have security duties as defined in Part 105, subpart B, 105.215 of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). All other facility personnel, including contractors, whether part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent, must have knowledge of, through training or equivalent job experience.
(*Available online)
MARITIME AGENT AWARENESS COURSE
A recent course addition at our Maritime Training Academy, this class is designed for the shipping agent to get a better understanding of security and the responsibilities of the ports and the shipping lines in ensuring a secure environment. Shipping agents will learn ISPS and MTSA regulations, preparing Declarations of Security (DOS), how to contract properly trained security, threats and patterns of terrorist and pirates, and several other security topics. This new course will allow the shipping agent to plan ahead for security requirement, allowing the ships to turn around faster, thus saving time and money for the agent.
This is a half day course of approximately 4-5 hours duration.
All course candidates receive a Certificate of Attendance and a full printed reference manual for the course attended.
Courses are conducted by instructors who are industry experts and leaders in the field of maritime security. A key feature of these courses is that they are detailed and adapted to each client. Training materials are also available in foreign language versions as an option to the standard service.
Securewest International¹s Maritime Training Department has specific, structured courses for each category of security officer as a tailor-made classroom based training solution.
Uniquely, Securewest International can conduct training at a location of the client¹s choice, including on board whilst underway for vessels. This ensures that there is minimum disruption to the normal working day.
UPCOMING COURSE DATES 2008 (United Kingdom office)
January 2008
14th Ship Security Officer
February 2008
19th Ship Security Officer
March 2008
18th Ship Security Officer
April 2008
15th Ship Security Officer
Most courses can be extended with an extra day for those requiring Company Security Officer training.
To receive further course details or book your place please contact your nearest Securewest International office or email info@securewest.com
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