Ship Security Officer Training Course (MCA, NMA)

When the ISPS Code was introduced in 2004, most ships were required to have a Security Officer. The training requires that the Ship’s Security Officer (SSO) will maintain an effective security system on board working in conjunction with the Company Security Officer (CSO). The purpose of this course is to give those seeking a certificate of proficiency as a Ship Security Officer the requisite knowledge needed to meet the requirements of Chapter VI of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended by the 2010 Manila amendments.

The course can be completed Onboard and Onshore.

On completion of this course you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

Please note: in order to receive a NMA or MCA certificate, the learning and assessment of this course must be completed onboard ship, under the direct supervision of the Master or other senior officer. To receive a Liberia Ship Registry certificate, you may complete this training under supervision onboard ship or onshore. Please see the documentation check list for a full overview of the different flag requirements.

Learning objectives:

• The importance of ship security and the roles and responsibilities of organizations and individuals involved in it
• Understand how to promote security awareness and vigilance onboard ship
• Know how to determine the effectiveness of current security arrangements, procedures and equipment
• Know how to assess security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations
• Understands the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems