Study Guide

Objective

As specified in STCW-Code:A-VI/5
The student
• has the skills and knowledge required of a Ship Security Officer.
• has theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to manage the systems and complex of problems in connection 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

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.