Company Security Officer ISPS course

This three-day Company Security Officer ISPS course is designed for company personnel who perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO). This role is defined by sections A/2.1.7 and A/11 of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

The course can either be delivered at company premises or an agreed alternative location. Upon successful course completion, the delegate will receive a Nautical Institute approved training certificate.

A 1-page summary of this training course is available for reference at:   Company Security Officer ISPS

Company Security Officer ISPS Course

Course Objectives

• To understand the threats and impacts of terrorism on the maritime industry (ships and ports), as well as terrorist characteristics, weapons and devices
• To have a sound knowledge of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and amendments to SOLAS
• To understand the maritime security policy and EU Regulations, as well as the maritime security organization, including security roles and responsibilities
• To have a sound knowledge of risk management principles and the principles of security and surveillance equipment, maintenance and calibration
• To have a sound knowledge of the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) and the Port Ship Security Plan (SSP)
• To understand the ship security actions and the port interface (Notice of arrivals and Declarations of Security)
• To have a sound knowledge of how to identify a threat and what the correct response is
• To understand Anti-Piracy and Best Management Practice, Citadels and contingencies.
• To be knowledgeable when engaging with private maritime security companies (PMSC’s)
• To be able to understand the reasons for and how to do security administration, audit verification, documentation and records.

Course Benefits

• Individuals will acquire the skills needed to conduct comprehensive security assessments, ensuring development, implementation, and continued improvement of the Ship Security Plan
• Individuals will be able to identify behavioural patterns of individuals likely to threaten security, detecting weapons and utilising security equipment and systems ensuring associated ship security plans and documentation is maintained
• Individuals will learn how to liaise and coordinate with Ship and Port Facility Security Officers, contracting governments, security services and agencies, in order to become a competent Company Security Officer (CSO)
• Delivered in an engaging, interactive style by experts in ISPS security management
• It can be cost effectively delivered at your company premises or other locations worldwide

Course Availability and Fees

Dedicated group courses for corporate clients are available upon request. The associated inclusive corporate fee will be subject to specific company requirements, such as delivery location, number of delegates etc.

For further information or to make a group booking, please telephone +44 (0) 2380 173838 or email: training@azimuthnautical.com

We also offer open courses for individual delegates when there is sufficient demand.

Our partner organisation Wavetrain Ltd is currently taking bookings for a 4-day version of the course (approved by UK MCA (MUSC) and Nautical Institute), which will be delivered aboard HQS Wellington in London:

Other ISPS/Security Management Courses

Azimuth also offers the following ISPS/Security Management courses:

Port Facility Security Officer ISPS course

Ship Security Officer ISPS course