Justification of the Course:

This course has been developed in accordance with the parameters of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 1974, as amended, and requirements 2.1.8 and 17 of the ISPS Code. This course provides the necessary training for those personnel who may be designated as Port Facility Security Officer, achieving the skills required to fulfill their duties and ensure safe maritime trade, carrying out periodic evaluations of the port facility and ensuring the development and maintenance of the port facility security plan.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Port and vessel operating conditions.
• Maritime Security Policies.
• Protection Responsibilities.
• Port Facility Security Assessment and On-Site Inspections.
• Protective Equipment.
• Port Facility Protection Plan.
• Identification of the threat.
• Port Facility Protection Actions.
• Emergency preparedness, exercises and protection practices.
• Protection Administration.
• Protection Training.
• Training requirements.
• Instructional techniques.

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  DURATION OF THE COURSE:

20 hours (3 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).