Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Course Topics

Introduction

Course Overview

Competencies to be Achieved

Historical Perspective

Current Security threats and Patterns

Ship & Port Operations and Conditions

Maritime Security Policies

Relevant International Conventions, Codes and Recommendations

Relevant Govt. Legislation and Regulations

Definitions

Legal Implications of action or non-action by the Ship Security Officer

Handling sensitive security-related information and communications

Security Responsibilities

Contracting governments

Recognized Security Organizations

The Company

The Ship

The Port Facility

Ship Security Officer

Company Security Officer

Port Facility Security Officer

Vessel personnel with specific security duties

Facility personnel with specific security duties

Other Personnel

Port Facility Security Assessment

Risk Assessment Methodology

Threat and Risk Analysis

Assessment Example

Assessment tools

On-Scene Security Survey

Security Assessment Documentation

Security Equipment

Security equipment and systems

Operational Limitations of Security Equipment and Systems

Testing, Calibration and Maintenance of Security Equipment and Systems

Port Facility Security Plan

Purpose of the Port Facility Security Plan

Contents of the Port Facility' Security Plan

Confidentiality Issues

Development of the Port Facility Security Plan

Approval of the Port Facility Security Plan

Implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan

Maintenance and Modification of the Port Facility Security Plan

Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

Recognition and Detection of Weapons, Dangerous Substances and Devices

Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections

Implementing and coordinating searches

Recognition of persons posing potential security risks

Techniques used to circumvent security measures

Crowd management and control techniques

Ship Security Actions

Actions required by different security levels

Maintaining security of the ship/port interface

Usage of the Declaration of Security

Implementation of security procedures

Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises

Contingency Planning

Security Drills and Exercises

Assessment of Security Drills and Exercises

Security Administration

Documentation and Records

Reporting Security Incidents

Monitoring and Control

Security Audits and Inspections

Reporting Nonconformities

Security Training

Training Requirements

Instructional Techniques

Introduction

Introduction

This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in section A/2.1.8, section A/17 of the ISPS Code and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a port facility, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of a Port Facility Security Assessment, implementing, maintaining and updating a Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (SSOs) and with Company Security Officers (CSOs).

General learning objectives:

Understanding the ISPS Code
Assessment of security risks, threats and vulnerability
Developing, maintaining and supervising the implementation of a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
Conducting periodic inspections of the port for which the participant is designated to act as the Port Facility Security Officer to ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
Ensuring that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
Encouraging security awareness and vigilance
Identifying weapons and improvised explosive devices
Security training, drills and exercises

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