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?

• Personnel involved in maritime security matters coming from shipping companies
• Internal Auditors
• Crew involved in security issues on board but 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

Port Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties:

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: 22
  
• Trainer contact hours: Availability and competence of instructors upon request
• Enrollment duration: 90 days (from the date of purchase)

Credits

• CPD Points: 22
• ECTS/ECVET Points: 0.7