Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Course Topics

1.1 COURSE OVERVIEW

1.2 COMPETENCES TO BE ACHIEVED

1.3 CURRENT SECURITY THREATS AND PATTERNS

1.4 SHIPS AND PORT OPERATIONS AND CONDITIONS

2.1 FAMILIARITY WITH RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS, CODES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

2.2 FAMILIARITY WITH RELEVANT GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION AND REGULATION

2.3 DEFINITIONS

2.4 Legal implications of action or non-action by security personnel

2.5 HANDLING SENSITIVE SECURITY–RELATED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

3.1 CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS

3.2 RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATIONS

3.3 THE COMPANY

3.4 THE SHIP

3.5 THE PORT FACILITY

3.6 SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

3.7 COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER

3.8 PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER

3.9 SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES

3.10 PORT FACILITY PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES

3.11 OTHER PERSONNEL

4.1 Risk assessment methodology

4.2 ASSESSMENT TOOLS

4.3 ON-SCENE SECURITY SURVEYS

4.4 Security assessment documentation

5.1 SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

5.2 Operational limitations of security equipment and systems

5.3 TESTING, CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

6.1 PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OF THE SHIP SECURITY PLAN

6.2 Contents of the Ship Security Plan

6.3 CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES

6.4 IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF THE SHIP SECURITY PLAN

7.1 RECOGNITION AND DETECTION OF WEAPONS, DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND DEVICES

7.2 METHODS OF PHYSICAL SEARCHES AND NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTIONS

7.3 EXECUTION AND COORDINATION OF SEARCHES

7.4 RECOGNITION, ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS, OF PERSONS POSING POTENTIAL SECURITY RISKS

7.5 CROWD MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES

8.1 ACTIONS REQUIRED BY DIFFERENT SECURITY LEVELS

8.2 MAINTAINING SECURITY OF THE SHIP/PORT INTERFACE

8.3 FAMILIARITY WITH THE DECLARATION OF SECURITY

8.4 REPORTING SECURITY INCIDENTS

8.5 EXECUTION OF SECURITY PROCEDURES

9.1 EXECUTION OF CONTINGENCY PLANS

9.2 SECURITY DRILLS AND EXERCISES

9.3 USE OF CITADEL WHERE PROVIDED ON BOARD

10.1 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

10.2 SECURITY AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS

11 Training

1.1 COURSE OVERVIEW

This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6,and section A/12 of the ISPS Code and in Section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertaker the duties and responsibilities as Ship Security Officer, as defined in Section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code, and in Section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, which include, but are not limited to:

Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained.

maintaining and supervising the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan;
Coordinating the security aspects of passengers and/or the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers;
Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan;
Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions;
enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board;
ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate;
reporting all security incidents;
Coordinating implementation of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Port Facility Security Officer; and
Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained, if any.

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