1.1 COURSE OVERVIEW
- This course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6,and section A/12 of the ISPS Code and in Section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).
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Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertaker the duties and responsibilities as Ship Security Officer, as defined in Section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code, and in Section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, which include, but are not limited to:
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Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained.
- maintaining and supervising the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan;
- Coordinating the security aspects of passengers and/or the handling of cargo and ship's stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers;
- Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan;
- Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions;
- enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board;
- ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate;
- reporting all security incidents;
- Coordinating implementation of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Port Facility Security Officer; and
- Ensuring that security equipment is properly operated,tested,calibrated and maintained, if any.
