ISPS DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES

Course Overview

This course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-V1/6 of the STCW Code, as amended.

Competence:

At the end of the training, the attendees should be able to:

Maintain and follow the conditions set out in a Ship Security Plan;
Recognize security risks and threats;
Undertake regular inspections of the ship; and Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any.

Learning Outcome:

Participants who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSR This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to:

Knowledge of current security threats and patterns;
Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;
Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;
Techniques used to circumvent security measures;
Crowd management and control techniques;
Security related communications;
Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans;
Operation of security equipment and systems;
Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems;
Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques; and
Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores.

Duration:

2 days