Security Training For Seafarers With Designated Security Duties

Scope:

This model course is intended to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended.

Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSP.

• Knowledge of current security threats and patterns.
• Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices.
• Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
• Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• Crowd management and control techniques.
• Security related communications.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans.
• Operation of security equipment and systems.
• Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems.
• Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques.
• Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo and ship stores