When it comes to maritime security, IMSA knows that prevention is better than cure.
IMSA's training capabilities are extensive. IMSA provides innovative, progressive and current maritime security training, including Company Security Officer CSO training, Ship Security Officer SSO training and SSO (plus+) training for those with no commercial maritime experience and Port Facility Security Officer PFSO training, utilizing the extensive practical experience which all IMSA trainers are obliged to have. This experience based training could be the difference between life and death of personnel, and the subsequent economic survival of a company at risk.
Many training and consultancy providers come from limited or no maritime security backgrounds and do not have the extensive experience of IMSA.
IMSA is licensed to offer the full range of ISPS Code training products. IMSA's associates have delivered these courses worldwide. All associate trainers are Transec and MCA accredited.
Introduction
The '+' of the SSO (plus+) course consists of additional modules which have been introduced into IMSA Ltd's standard certificated ISPS Code SSO Course. The modules are designed to provide additional information on merchant ships and the shipping industry, to delegates whose experience of either is slight. They also bring some informed, professional insight on the 'Threat-of-the-Day' – Piracy.
Whilst delegates will still receive the MCA approved SSO certificate the aim is to give delegates more of an overview of the marsec industry in general with an emphasis on anti piracy. We have taken the line that we can achieve in the standard 3 days of the SSO course (21 hrs of training to the IMO model course criteria) with extra modules and later finishes what some companies do with an extra days “anti piracy” training (4 days) at extra cost to the delegate plus an extra night’s accommodation costs. Delegates will come away from the course better prepared to gain employment in the marsec/anti piracy industry. It’s not just about boots on the bridge and hardening the vessel. We cover the street cred required to gain you that valuable confidence of the Master, crew or the OIM! Like it or not the industry does have Best Management Practice (BMP) and a Security Code of Practice and understanding how the Industry operates is critical to the interaction with the client you are protecting.
Course Aim
The aim of this training programme is to provide a Ship's Officer or Maritime Security Operator with the knowledge and skills to carry out his/her duties as a designated Ship Security Officer or a Maritime Security Operator in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code. In particular, he or she will be able to:
Additionally, the delegate will receive additional modules that will enable them to have a better understanding of the Maritime Security sector and their role in it.
Who should attend?
Ship’s officers who have been, or are likely to be, appointed as Ship Security Officers under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, former armed forces personnel, Maritime Security Consultants who will need this knowledge as a requirement of their position. Also those with a Maritime background looking to work in Ship/Offshore Security.
A Ship Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for the security of the ship and maintaining the Ship Security plan set out by the Company in accordance with the ISPS Code.
IMSA provide professional Ship Security Officer SSO training by Transec and MCA accredited trainers with high levels of maritime security experience.
A Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for the development and maintenance of the the Port Facility Security plan.
IMSA provide professional Port Facility Security Officer PFSO training by Transec and MCA accredited trainers with high levels of maritime security experience.
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SSO (plus+) Courses start from only £395 + VAT
What some of our students for 2009 and 2010 say about our courses:
“Amusing and informal delivery, helped make a dry subject into a thoroughly enjoyable learning experience. No regrets coming. The Admin prior to the course was superb and I was kept informed every step of the way. IMSA Ltd couldn’t have been more helpful. I would fully recommend IMSA Ltd to anyone considering doing an SSO or PFSO course." - M. Cruickshank, Croatia
“Many thanks guys, you gave us great insight into the maritime world, good in-depth knowledge. I would gladly speak to any potential client and give recommendations for IMSA Ltd." - Paul Moynan
“A well run & structured course greatly enhanced by relating personal experience to the subject." - Neil Clark
“I enjoyed the insight into the SSO course and found that the instruction on the subject was both open to the floor and very professionally put across. A great insight if you have no maritime experience" - James Hamilton