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SSO (Ship Security Officer) (0 cr)

Code: MM14O303-3003

General information

Enrollment

01.08.2020 - 12.11.2020

Timing

13.11.2020 - 27.11.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

0 op

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Management

Teachers

  • Ahti Hyppönen

Teacher in charge

Petteri Niittymäki

Groups

  • MMC17U-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 17, full-time studies
  • MMC18D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 18, full-time studies
  • MMC20D-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 2020, full-time studies
  • MM14U-Å
    Maritime Management h14, unga, Åbo
  • MMC16U-Å
    Maritime Management, Captain, 16, full-time studies
  • MM15U-Å
    Maritime Management h15, unga, Åbo
  • ÖH20MM-Å
    Öppna yh, Bachelor of maritime management captain, Åbo

Objective

As specified in STCW-Code:A-VI/5
The student
• has the skills and knowledge required of a Ship Securi-ty Officer.
• has theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to manage the systems and complex of problems in con-nection with this special area.

Content

• the ISPS Code, its background, objectives and structure
• security structures and principles
• security-related division of responsibilities
• the security assessment of a vessel
• security-related control devices
• ship security plan
• threats – identifying and detecting them, measures to be taken
• security measures onboard a vessel
• preparedness for emergency situations, education, training and drills
• security administration and security training

Location and time

13.nov 27.nov

Teaching methods

E-learning. Lectures and exercises in the classroom. Mandatory presence.

Exam schedules

13.nov

Completion alternatives

Written/ E- examination and possible assignments passed.

Student workload

2 days

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

According to STCW Table A-VI/5

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

None

Further information

Course for Ship Security Officer


The course has been designed in accordance with the STCW Convention regulation VI/5 and the STCW Code section A-VI/5, the framework given in the IMO Model Course “Ship Security Officer” and the requirements given in the ISPS Code, part A, paragraph 13.2, and part B, paragraphs 13.1, 13.2 and 18.1. This course also fulfils the requirements set out for Company Security Officer and Port Facility Security Officer. The course has comprised a total of 24 hours of instruction and practical exercises.