Justification of the Course:

This course provides knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (OPB-SSO) as defined in Section A/5 2.1.6 and Section A/12 of the ISPS-ISPS code and in section A-VI/5 of the amended STCW 78 convention, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to ship security, to implement and maintain a Ship Security Plan and to liaise with the company's security officer and with port facility security officers (PFSO). Emphasis is placed on specific training to address threats such as piracy, terrorism and armed robbery against ships.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Current threats and protection patterns.
• Ship and port operations and conditions.
• Maritime Security Policy.
• Protection Responsibilities.
• Ship Security Assessment.
• Protective Equipment.
• Ship Protection Plan.
• Threat Identification, Reconnaissance, and Response.
• Ship Protection Actions.
• Emergency Preparedness and Exercises.
• Protection Management.
• Protection Training.

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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).