Introduction 

• Definition of Security
• The ISPS Code's Purpose & Objective
• Competences to be achieved
• Tools to be used
• Historical data
• Existing Threats
• Ship and port operations and conditions
• Types of Modern port facilities

Maritime Security Policy

• International  conventions and E.U. legislation
• Other E.U Legislation
• Initiations of IMO
• SOLAS 74 Convention /Amendments
• SOLAS 74-Chapter XI-2
• SOLAS 74-Chapter XI-2-Reg.10
• SOLAS 74-Chapter XI-2-Reg.11
• SOLAS 74-Chapter XI-2-Reg.12
• ISPS / Objectives
• ISPS  - Contents Part Α & B / Definitions
• EU legislation - Regulation 324/2008
• EU legislation - Directive 2005/65/EC
• Legal implications of action or non-action by security personnel
• Handling sensitive security- related information and communication

ISPS Assessment & Plans

• Contracting governments 
• Recognized Security Organizations (RSO)
• The Company
• The Ship
• The Port Facility
• Ship Security Officer (SSO)
• Company Security Officer (CSO)
• Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
• Port Facility & Ship personnel with security duties
• Other Port & Ship personnel

Port Facility Security Assessment

• General requirements
• PFSA Steps
• Risk assessment methodology
• Stage 1: Criticality of Infrastructure, Equipment and Operations
• Criticality Evaluation Table
• Stage 2: Threats
• Stage 3: Vulnerability assessment criteria
• On-scene security surveys
• General Layout of Port Facility
• Vulnerability - Consequence Matrix
• Stage 4: Minigation Strategies
• Risk Evaluation
• Security Assessment documentation

Port Facility Security Plan

• Purpose of the Port facility Security Plan (PFSP)
• Contents of the Port Facility Security Plan
• Security Organization
• Security Level Ship/Port Facility
• Access To Disabled Persons
• Confidentiality issues
• Development of the Port Facility Security Plan
• Approval of  the Port Facility Security Plan
• Implementation of  the Port Facility Security Plan
• Maintenance and modification of  the Port Facility Security Plan

Security Equipment

• Security equipment and systems
• Security Fencing
• Security Lighting
• Automatic Surveillance Systems
• Detection Devices
• Access Control Equipment
• Operation limitations of security equipment and systems

Threat Identification, Recognition and Response

• Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices
• Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
• Implementing and coordinating searches
• The crowd management and control techniques
• Characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
• Recognition of person posing potential security risks
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures

Port Facility Security Actions

• Actions required by different security levels
• Maintaining security of the ship/port interface
• Declaration of Security 
• Declaration of Security and ISPS references
• Implementation of security procedures

Emergency Preparedness, Drills And Exercises

• Contingency planning
• Security drills and exercises
• Drills
• Security Excercises
• Security incident scenarios
• Assessment of security drills and exercises

Security Administration

• Documentation and records
• Reporting security incidents
• Monitoring and control
• Security audits and inspections
• Economic and Punitive Sanctions
• Reporting Nonconformities

Security Training

• Training requirements
• Instructional techniques

ISPS Code 2012 Edition & useful tables

• Cross-reference of Government & Industry Responsibilities
• IMO Guidance material on Maritime Security Measures, 1986-2011
• Useful Tables