Vessel Security Officer Course
This course equips participants with essential skills to serve as Vessel Security Officers, focusing on ISPS Code compliance, risk assessment, access control, anti-piracy measures, and incident management for secure maritime operations.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Vessel Security Officer Course provides targeted, hands-on training to manage real-world risks at sea. Learn the essentials of the ISPS Code, voyage security risk assessment, access control, cargo protection, and anti-piracy watchkeeping. Develop skills in crew drills, incident response, evidence handling, and coordination with authorities to implement effective, compliant ship security plans on every voyage.
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Develop skills
- Voyage security planning: build quick, route-specific VSO training plans.
- Maritime risk assessment: evaluate routes, ports, cargo and justify controls.
- Anti-piracy watchkeeping: apply drills, citadel use and non-lethal defences.
- Access control mastery: secure gangways, cargo, visitors and restricted areas.
- Incident response & evidence: manage crises, preserve proof, brief authorities.
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