Company Security Officer (CSO)

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Company Security Officer

Training School:

JWC International

Location:

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Duration:

4 days

Language:

English

Overview

A four day course aimed at company senior operational ship managers who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), defined by the International Ship and Pod Facility Security (ISPS) Code section A/2.1.7 and A/11.

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 understanding the maritime security policy and EU regulations as well as the maritime security organisation, including security roles and responsibilities.
• To hones sound knowledge of risk management principles and the principles of security and surveillance equipment, maintenance and calibration.
• To hence sound knowledge of the Ship Security Assessment (SSA) and the Ship Security Plan (SSP).
• To understand the ship security actions and the pod interface (inc 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 drills and Best Management Practices, 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.
• To understand the importance of continuous support and interface with on board Ship Security Officers (SSO).

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