Regulatory basis
- SOLAS Chapter XI-2
- ISPS Code Parts A & B
- IMO Model Courses 3.19 (SSO), 3.20 (CSO), 3.21 (PFSO)
Safety, Security & Environment
CSO / SSO / PFSO — ISPS Security
Combined ISPS Code training for Company Security Officers, Ship Security Officers, and Port Facility Security Officers — risk assessment, security plans, and drills.
Target audience
- Designated CSOs, SSOs, and PFSOs
Prerequisites
- None — security background recommended
Conduct Ship and Port Facility Security Assessments
Develop, implement, and audit security plans
Coordinate ship-port-company response across security levels 1, 2, 3
Course content
Modules & topics
Indicative module breakdown — actual delivery is adapted to the audience and operational context.
01
ISPS framework
- SOLAS XI-2
- Parts A & B
- Roles
02
Assessments & plans
- SSA/PFSA
- SSP/PFSP
- Restricted areas
03
Operations
- Security levels
- Drills & exercises
- Records
04
Threats
- Piracy
- Stowaways
- Cyber
Assessment
Written examination and tabletop exercise.
Certification
ISPS CSO/SSO/PFSO training certificate (per applicable role).
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