Course Options
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Overview
MCA approved 3 day course suitable for seafarers required to serve as a Ship Security Officer and meets the requirements laid out in STCW, SOLAS and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
For a full list of course dates or to book a place contact marine@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk.
Minimum entry requirements
- At least 12 months approved sea service or
- At the discretion of the MCA - appropriate sea service (minimum three months) and knowledge of ships operations to enable you to achieve the objectives of the training.
What you study
You will study:-
- Overview of ISPS code.
- Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the ship security plan.
- Levels of Security and Declaration of Security.
- Assessing security risk, threat and vulnerability.
- Undertaking regular inspections of the ship to ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained.
- Ensuring that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated.
- Encouraging security awareness and vigilance.