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

This ISPS Security Officer course combines the theoretical and practical training required to carry out duties as a ship’s or company security officer and complies with international maritime security standards.

The ISPS Security Officer course is both MCA and USCG approved and is specifically designed for yacht crew and yacht management companies to implement their security plan.

This course includes an introduction to the background of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), the roles of the company security officer (CSO) and ship/ vessel security officer (SSO/VSO), security requirements and security administration.

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is an amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and government agencies