Company Security Officer (CSO)

Course Topics

Introduction

Course Overview

Competencies to be Achieved

Historical Perspective

Current Security threats and Patterns

Ship & Port Operations and Conditions

Maritime Security Policies

Relevant International Conventions, Codes and Recommendations

Relevant Govt. Legislation and Regulations

Definitions

Legal Implications of action or non-action by the Ship Security Officer

Handling sensitive security-related informatior

Security Responsibilities

Contracting governments

Recognized Security Organizations

The Company

The Ship

The Port Facility

Ship Security Officer

Company Security Officer

Port Facility Security Officer

Vessel personnel with specific security duties

Facility personnel with specific security duties

Other Personnel

Ship Security Assessment

Risk Assessment Methodology

Assessment tools

On-scene security surveys

Security Assessment Documentation

Security Equipment

Security equipment and systems

Operational Limitations of Security Equipment and Systems

Testing, Calibration and Maintenance of Security Equipment and Systems

Ship Security Plan

Purpose of the Ship Security Plan

Contents of the Ship Security Plan

Confidentiality issues

Development of the Ship Security Plan

Approval of the Ship Security Plan

Implementation of the Ship Security Plan

Maintenance and modification of the Ship Security Plan

Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

Recognition and Detection of Weapons, Dangerous Substances and Devices

Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections

Implementing and coordinating searches

Recognition of persons posing potential security risks

Techniques used to circumvent security measures

Crowd management and control techniques

Ship Security Actions

Actions required by different security levels

Maintaining security of the ship/port interface

usage of the Declaration of Security

Implementation of security procedures

Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises

Contingency Planning

Security Drills and Exercises

Assessment of Security Drills and Exercises

Security Administration

Documentation and Records

Reporting Security Breaches

Monitoring and Control

Security Audits and Inspections

Reporting Nonconformities

Security Training

Training Requirements

Instructional Techniques

Introduction

Introduction

The Company Security Officer's Course is also referred to as the CSO course. This course requires no previous experience and enables you to carry out the duties of Company Security Officer as laid down in the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS).

General learning objectives:

After going through this course, you should be able to understand

Maritime Security Policies
Security Responsibilities
Ship Security Assessment
Use of Security Equipment
Ship Security Plan
Threat Identification
Ship Security Action
Emergency Preparedness
Security Administration
Security Training

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