Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) (A-VI/5)

Shipboard Security Officer

An MCA approved course meeting the requirements of SOLAS and the ISPS code in respect of Ship Security Officer training

Course Description:

The course covers security both onboard the ship and the interface between ship, operating company and port facility

Topics include:

An introduction to the background of the ISPS Code and relevant legislation

The company security organisation, the roles of the CSO and SSO, security requirements and security administration

Ship security assessments, the ship security plan, methods of conducting audits and ship and port facility security measures

Behavioural patterns of people likely to threaten security

Recognition and detection of weapons

Testing and calibration of security equipment and systems