Maritech Academy

ISPS Designated Security Duties

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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:

  1. Maintain and follow the conditions set out in a Ship Security Plan;
  2. Recognize security risks and threats;
  3. 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:

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

Duration:

2 days

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