•   SSO (Ship Security Officer) MM22O303-3002 01.11.2024-20.12.2024  0.75 credits  (MMC23D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    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.
    Prerequisites
    None
    Content of the study unit
    • 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
    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.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ahti Hyppönen

    Learning material

    Jones, S.: Maritime Security - A practical guide. London: Nautical institute. IMO: Guide to Maritime Security and the ISPS Code

    Learning methods

    Lectures in the classroom.
    Possibly homework and E-Learning.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Test, assignment

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.11.2024 - 20.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 31.10.2024

    Group(s)
    • MMC23D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ahti Hyppönen

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    -

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    According to realization schedule

    Timing and attendance

    According to realization timetable

    Student's schedule and workload

    20h

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    According to course STCW kup tabell, 100% attentance