This STCW course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code and section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended.

 At the end of the training course, the participant shall:

•Know the meaning and requirements of the different security levels

•Identify the international security conventions, codes and recommendations.

•Understand the different responsibilities as per the ship’s security plan

•Use available security equipment and systems.

•Know the emergency procedures and contingency plans.

•Recognize and detect illegal weapons and substances.

•Recognize, on a non-discriminatory basis, the characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.

Course Sections:

PART A:

1.Introduction

2.Maritime Security Policy

3. Security Responsibilities

4.Ship Security Assessment

5.Assessment

PART B:

1.Security Equipment

2.Threat, Identification, Recognition and response

3.Ship Security Actions and Emergency Preparedness

4.Security Administration

5.Final Assessment

Target Audience:

Seafarers that have designated security duties are duties or tasks that have been assigned to the person and which are either included in the muster list, emergency plan, vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS), Ship Security Pan (SSP), job description or other shipboard documentation.

Accreditation/Recognition:

This course is recognised by and meeting the requirements of the Bahamas Maritime Authority and the Maritime Administrator of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.  

Regulations and Further Recourses:  

STCW Code, 2010 Manila Amendments Sec. A-VI/ 6-2

SOLAS 1974 Chapter XI-2

IMO Model Course 3.26 Security Training for Seafarers with designated security duties.

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 2003 & 2002

The Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA) Treaties.

MSC.1/Circ.1334 – Guidance to Ship-owners, Companies, Ship Operators, Shipmasters and Crews on Preventing and Suppressing Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships

BMP, Version 5. Best Management Practices for Protection Against Somalia Based Piracy

MSC.1/Circ.1601 Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance.