Vessel Security Officer Course
Acquire essential skills to serve as a Vessel Security Officer through hands-on training in security risk evaluation, anti-piracy watchkeeping, access management, incident handling, and evidence preservation. Tailored for private security personnel safeguarding vessels, crew members, and valuable cargo against maritime threats, ensuring full ISPS Code compliance and operational readiness.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Vessel Security Officer Course offers practical training to handle maritime security threats effectively. Participants gain knowledge of ISPS Code requirements, security risk assessment for voyages, controlling access to ships, safeguarding cargo, and piracy prevention watchkeeping duties. Develop expertise in conducting crew security drills, responding to incidents, managing evidence, and liaising with authorities to execute compliant ship security measures on all voyages.
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Develop skills
- Voyage security planning: create quick, route-based training plans for vessel security officers.
- Maritime risk assessment: evaluate routes, ports, cargo and recommend appropriate security measures.
- Anti-piracy watchkeeping: conduct drills, utilise citadels and deploy non-lethal defence tools.
- Access control expertise: protect gangways, cargo holds, visitors and sensitive zones.
- Incident response and evidence handling: control emergencies, secure evidence and report to officials.
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