Vessel Security Officer Course
Gain mastery as a Vessel Security Officer through hands-on training in security risk assessment, anti-piracy watchkeeping, access control, incident management, and evidence preservation. Tailored for security personnel safeguarding ships, crews, and valuable cargo against maritime threats, ensuring compliance and safety on every trip.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Vessel Security Officer Course provides practical training for handling maritime security threats. You will cover ISPS Code basics, security risk assessments for voyages, controlling access to the ship, safeguarding cargo, and piracy prevention watchkeeping. Gain expertise in running crew drills, responding to incidents, managing evidence, and working with authorities to enforce compliant security plans on vessels.
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Develop skills
- Voyage security planning: develop quick, route-tailored training plans.
- Maritime risk assessment: evaluate routes, ports, cargo and recommend measures.
- Anti-piracy watchkeeping: conduct drills, use citadels and non-lethal tools.
- Access control expertise: protect gangways, cargo, visitors and key zones.
- Incident response and evidence: handle emergencies, secure proof and report to officials.
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