Aims & Objectives

• Assist you with a thorough understanding of the ISPS Code
• Help participants become familiar with the basic maritime security

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course you will have knowledge of:

• the meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels
• knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans
• recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices
• recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
• techniques used to circumvent security measures

• contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness
• recognize of security threats
• understand of the need for and methods of maintaining awareness and vigilance

Who should attend?

• Generally all seafarers but specifically crew serving onboard not having specific security duties. 

Prerequisite skills & knowledge:

• Basic understanding of SOLAS Ch XI – 2, and STCW is needed.

Available in-house/distant learning? Yes

Relative conventions: SOLAS Chapter XI-2, ISPS  code and STCW

Created by: LiberoAssurance Continuous Professional Development Training Centre Level 1, Accredited by UNIVAB

Introduction

• Course overview
• Competence to be achieved
• Current security threats and patterns
• Definition
• Kinds of Security Threats
• Types of terrorism and Example of maritime terrorism
• Ship and port operations and conditions

Maritime Security Policy

• Awareness of relevant international convention, codes and recommendations
• The ISPS Code's Background
• International Conventions
• Initiations of IMO
• SOLAS 74 Convention/Amendments
• SOLAS 74- Chapter XI-2
• Awareness of relevant government legislation and regulations
• EU legislation
• Definitions
• Handling sensitive security related information and communications

Security Responsibilities

• Contracting Governments
• Obligations of the Company
• Obligations of The Ship
• The port Facility
• Obligations of the Port Facility
• Port Facility Security in accordance with the Security levels
• Ship Security officer
• Who assign the Ship Security Officer
• The duties of the ship security officer
• Company Security Officer
• Who assign the Company Security Officer
• The duties of the Company security officer
• Port Facility Security Officer
• Who assign the Port Facility Security Officer
• The duties of the Port Facility Security Officer
• The Responsibilities of Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
• Port Facility Personnel with specific security duties
• Other personnel

Threat Identification, Recognition and Response

• Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices
• Classification of Weapons and Dangerous substances
• Introduction of Explosives
• Detection and Searching of Weapons and Explosives
• Restricted Items
• Recognition on a non-discriminatory basis of persons posing potential security risks
• Characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
• Persons who are likely to threaten security
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures
• Techniques used to circumvent
• Countermeasures
• Typical Pirate Attacks

Ship Security Actions

• Actions required by different security levels
• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3
• Recommended actions in case of attack
• Reporting security incidents
• Definition of Security Incident
• The procedure of Reporting

Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises

• Awareness of Contingency planning
• Security drills and exercises
• Drills and exercises on board
• Examples of Drills and Exercises

Teaching Methods

• Detailed seminar presentations (available for download)
• No. of pages: 47
  
• No. of Slides: 188

Resources

• Reading lists and resources available in course
  

 Study time allocation

• Private study hours: 4
  
• Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request
• Enrollment duration: 30 days (from the date of purchase)

Cyprus Maritime Administration – Certification requirements

General guidance

After finishing the online course, you can submit your certificate and apply for the Cyprus Flag Administration certification, which is valid for sea service. You may contact the Cyprus Flag Administration at seafarers@dms.gov.cy, or your country's Cyprus Embassy for further information about the particular process.

The Cyprus Flag Administration charges an additional cost of 50€ per certification, and the process is conducted electronically.

Each participant receives a training certificate at the end of the course, attesting to their completion of the training course. For the Certificates’ of Proficiency issuance (COP) by the Cyprus Flag Administration, the participant needs to submit the below:

• A copy of the seaman's book or passport
• Where appropriate, a copy of the certificate to be renewed
• A duplicate of the attendance certificate (issued by LiberoAssurance)
• A duplicate of the medical certificate
• One single jpeg picture
• The applicant has to fill and sign application form EN05F10-V10
• A copy of the payment receipt from the Cyprus Flag Administration's Office is required (an electronic payment receipt copy is insufficient).
• Proof of payment of the applicable charge in accordance with Cyprus Flag Administration guidelines
• Disclaimer: Please note that it is your responsibility to check that the personal informartion you submit to us is correct and that you meet the prerequisites required by the Cyprus Flag Administration.