COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)

Scope (Target Audience): Personnel involved in maritime security matters coming from shipping companies, Designated Person Ashore, Company Security Officer, Quality Manager, Operation Manager, Superintendents & Internal Auditors

Objective: Provision of internationally recognised training for qualification as Company Security Officer (CSO), in accordance with the standard of competence as outlined in the Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers issued as Annex of MSC/Circ.1154 and the IMO Model Course 3.20.

The course focusses on

·       Development, implementation, maintenance and supervision of Ship Security Plans

·       Identification of threats and vulnerabilities and assessment of security risks

·       Methods for Inspection and Monitoring of security measures on board ships

·       Operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems

·       Enhancing security awareness and vigilance of company staff (ship and shore)

Course Outline:

·       Maritime Security Policy

·       Security Responsibilities

·       Ship Security Assessment

·       Security Equipment

·       Ship Security Plan

·       Threat identification, recognition and response

·       Ship Security Actions

·       Emergency preparedness, drills and exercises

·       Security Administration

·       Security Training

Course Duration: 3 Days