ISPS Company Security Officer

This three-day training course will provide company security officers with the training necessary to meet their obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. Adopting practical approaches to interpreting and implementing measures will help ensure compliance with maritime security requirements. The course is compliant with current IMO requirements.  

This three day course provides a practical approach to interpreting and implementing the maritime security requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code.  

The ISPS Code has far-reaching implications for ship security and safety, including a requirement to appoint a company security officer (CSO). Many flag Administrations now insist on specific ISPS Code training for CSOs, which this comprehensive, specialist course is designed to satisfy.  

The course is based on the IMO Model course 3.20, it is compliant with current IMO standards. The course gives you the skills and knowledge you need to fulfil your statutory role as a Company Security Officer (CSO).  

You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course. 

Course duration

Classroom based: 3 days 

Virtual based: 4 days 

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for CSOs responsible for overseeing fleet security and safety. For shipowners, it provides a rapid, effective, and comprehensive route to compliance with the ISPS Code’s requirements for security onboard their ships. 

Course content

This comprehensive programme will train CSOs in the specific responsibilities they have under the ISPS Code.

• Organising and ensuring that ship security assessments are carried out and the findings used in the ship security plan development
• Ensuring the development, submission for approval and, thereafter, the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan
• Enhancing security awareness and vigilance while ensuring security communication and co-operation between the ship’s crew, company personnel and contracting governments
• Undertaking internal audits and reviewing security activities. 

What will you learn?

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand and interpret the content of the ISPS Code and relevant SOLAS sections

• Prepare and implement the Ship Security Plan

• Undertake internal audits and review security activities

• Describe the duties of the Company Security Officer 

Previous experience

None required.