STCW Ship Security Officer Training Course (SSO)
For those seeking a Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer.
Description
During the 3 day course you will gain a better understanding of how to:
- Maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan,
assess security risks, threat and vulnerability - Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
- Ensure that security and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
- Encourage security awareness and vigilance
The course will include videos, group discussions, radio communication exercise, trainer led presentations, search exercises and ship security plan development.
Prerequisites
Those undertaking training must have either:
- Approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or
- Minimum of 3 months' appropriate seagoing service* allowing you to gain knowledge of ships operations to enable to you achieve the objects of the training
*Appropriate seagoing experience is where a crew member is signed onto a vessel and their main duties are security related.
Certification
Delegates will be required to complete a short exam paper to test their understanding, upon successful completion delegates will be issued with a certificate and will be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer.
Regulation VI/5, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and incorporates Proficiency in Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties laid down in Regulation VI/6 and section A-VI/6 of the STCW Convention and Code.
