MCA-Accredited   Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course

A Ship Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for the security of the ship and for maintaining the Ship Security Plan set out by the Company. To do so, you must have knowledge of, and have received training in, a range of competencies listed in the ISPS Code Part B Article 13.1.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) accredited, 3-Day Ship Security Officer (SSO) course is designed specifically for individuals who wish to either gain more knowledge in their current maritime security field, or wish to move into maritime security as a Ship Security Officer (SSO). The SSO Course is fully-comprehensive and information-packed and instructed by certified Maritime Security Training Specialists, approved by the MCA, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB).

The aim of this course is to certify the Course Candidate as a Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) accredited STCW ISPS Ship Security Officer following the ISPS Code and provide them with the relevant STCW ISPS Certification.

Some of the units on the  MCA-Accredited SSO Course Subjects Covered are:

• Security Administration
• The SSO Security Responsibilities
• Conduct Ship Security & Associated Risk Assessments
• The Principles of International Maritime Security
• Explore the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
• Understand the Current Threats Against Maritime Vessels
• Appreciate and Understand the Various Security Levels
• Develop & Maintain Measures for Controlled Access to a Vessel
• Conduct an in-depth Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
• Devise & Maintain Ship Security Plans (SSP)
• Implement Effective Search Mechanisms and Security Controls
• Threat Identification, Recognition & Response
• Ship Security Actions
• Brief Introduction to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
•  Ship Personnel with Security Duties
• Anti-Piracy Weapons and Countermeasures
• General Security Training

Candidates can complete the qualification in three days.

Next public course dates: July 2012

Course code SSOL/003

Venue: Elite Academy of Security Training

Course costs: £320 + Vat Per Person

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