Security Training Objectives Security Officer Courses (SSO/CSO/PFSO)
Maritime Security Awareness Course (MSA) Shipboard Security Training Courses (CD/Video)

Security Officer Courses (SSO/VSO/CSO/PFSO)

Course Goals

Upon completion of HudsonTrident’s Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO), Vessel Security Officer(VSO), and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) training courses, the candidate will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements for a ship or port assessment
  • Initiate, direct and evaluate the ship or port security plan
  • Manage and monitor the ship or port security systems
  • Ensure that the proper training and evaluation is carried out for all personnel involved in security matters
  • Implement and maintain the security plan
  • Train, direct and motivate ship or port personnel involved in security

Course Outline

The one and a half-day SSO course and the two and a half-day CSO, VSO, and PFSO training courses cover the following modules:

  • Duties of the CSO, SSO, VSO and PFSO
  • SOLAS/ ISPS Code
  • Ship or Port Security Assessment (SSA or PSA)
  • Threat Scenarios
  • Port-State Security
  • SSA or PSA Exercise
  • Weapons and WMD
  • The Threat
  • Port Facility Overview
  • Ship Security Plan
  • Security Levels
  • Crowd Control
  • Security Equipment

Course Certification

Class facilities meet DNV Quality Standards System requirements. Participants are given an examination at the end of the session to confirm their thorough understanding of the course material. The training culminates in the awarding of certificates of completion, which specify that training received was in compliance with IMO requirements.

Course
Certificates
Company Security Officer (CSO)*
Marshall Islands

DNV

Ship Security Officer (SSO)*
Marshall Islands
DNV
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)*
MARAD
DNV
Vessel Security Officer (VSO)*
MARAD
DNV

Click Here to View DNV CSO/SSO Certificate

Click Here to View DNV PFSO Certificate

Click Here to View DNV MARAD VSO Certificate

Click Here to View DNV MARAD PFSO Certificate

Click Here to view Marshall Islands Certificate

Contact for more information:

Timothy W. McLellan
Office: +1 856 486 0800

 

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