1.       Understand the importance of ship security and the roles and responsibilities of organisations and individuals involved in it

2.       Know how to assess security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo, and operations

3.       Understand the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment, and systems

4.       Know how to implement a ship security plan and related regulatory requirements

5.       Know how to determine the effectiveness of current security arrangements, procedures, and equipment

6.       Understand how to promote security awareness and vigilance on board ship

·       MNTB Security Courses Criteria (2nd Edition)

·       Regulation VI/5 of the STCW Convention and Code (2010)

·       IMO Model Course 3.19 (2012 Edition)

·       Chapter XI-2 of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (as amended)

·       The International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code as amended (STCW Table A-VI/5)

The Proficiency Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is fully Approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is internationally recognised and accepted. It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and meets the requirements of Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code and taking into account the guidance given in Section B-VI/5 of the Code, and Table A-VI

Upon successful completion of the online course, verification of Learner ID, and associated official Assessment, Learners will receive an electronic security-encrypted version of your official course certificate (in secure PDF format). Certificates are usually emailed to the Learner within 24 to 48 hours of confirmation of the course results, or the next working day if the course is successfully completed on a Friday.