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SSO Course

SSO Course

A Ship Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for the security of the ship and for maintaining the Ship Security Plan set out by the Company. To do so, he or she must have knowledge of, and have received training in, a range of competencies listed in the ISPS Code Part B Article 13.1. IMSA Ltd’s SSO Course is based on the IMO and ICS Model courses and is designed to meet this requirement.

IMSA Ltd provides professional Ship Security Officer training carried out by and MCA & TRANSEC accredited trainers with the highest levels of maritime security experience.

“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

Course Aim

The aim of this training programme is to provide a Ship’s Officer with the knowledge and skills to carry out his/her duties as a designated Ship Security Officer in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Code. In particular, he or she will be able to:

  • To monitor and manage Ship’s security systems and processes
  • To motivate and train the crew to perform security duties
  • Supervise the implementation and maintenance of a Ship Security Plan

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 and also those with a Maritime background looking to work in Ship Security.

Included In The Course:

  • Full course materials
  • Copy of presentations on CD-Rom
  • Internationally recognised certificate
  • ISPS Code Book
  • Lunch and refreshments

Course Duration:

3 days

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