CSO

Education and Learning
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COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The course provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and proficiencies as required by the ISPS Code to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities as Company Security Officer (CSO).

This course aims to equip designated personnel with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), as defined in section A/2.1.7 & A/11.2 of the ISPS Code

The course for Company Security Officer (CSO) is 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 based on the IMO Model Course 3.20

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On completion, successful participants will be able to understand and describe:

  • Duties and responsibilities as those outlined in ISPS Code 4.5.9
  • Competencies required as per ISPS Code 4.5.10
  • How to develop, maintain and supervise the implementation of a Ship Security Plan
  • How to ensure security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated
  • How to assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability
  • How to ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
  • How to encourage security awareness and vigilance
AIM OF THE COURSE

This course aims to provide participants with:

Tools, methodologies and concerns to ensure effective implementation onboard of the Ship Security Plan and ways to conduct an efficient Ship Security Assessment, know how to maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan and know security-related contingency plans and the procedures for responding to security threats or breaches of security, including provisions for maintaining critical operations of the ship/port interface.

CONTENTS
  1. Introduction
  2. Maritime Security Policy – ISPS Code
  3. ISPS Regulations
  4. Security Responsibilities & Organization
  5. Ship Security Assessment
  6. Security Equipment
  7. Ship Security Plan
  8. Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response
  9. Ship Security Actions
  10. Emergency Preparedness, Training Drills, and Exercises
  11. Security Administration
  12. Best Management Practices for Protection against
  13. Somalia & Other High Areas Based Piracy

Delegate Assessment – Assessment is carried out by continuous assessment of delegate performance throughout the theoretical and practical phases.