Navigation
1400 E. Clement Street
Baltimore,
Maryland,
United States
410-685-5068
This model course is intended to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer (SSO), as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12) of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for implementing and maintaining a Ship Security Plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).
With this revision of the Ship Security Officer course, specific training to address the problem of piracy and armed robbery against ships is emphasized.