* PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INCLUDEDS A 3% CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE. CASH OR CASHIER CHECK WILL RECEIVE A 3% DISCOUNT AT THE OFFICE. This 16-hour course was developed to meet the STCW training requirements for the Ship Security Officer.
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* PLEASE NOTE:
PRICE INCLUDEDS A 3% CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE. CASH OR CASHIER CHECK WILL RECEIVE A 3% DISCOUNT AT THE OFFICE.
This course is intended to provide the knowledge required for personnel who are assigned responsibilities as Vessel/Ship Security Officer (VSO) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the IMO ISPS Code, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations contained in 33 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter H.
The detailed teaching syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Code, As Amended, Chapter VI, Section A-VI/5. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a designated Vessel Security Officer as defined in 33 CFR Part 104, which include, but are not limited to:
1. Regularly inspecting the vessel to ensure that security measures are maintained;
2. Ensuring maintenance and supervision of the implementation of the VSP, and any amendments to the VSP;
3. Ensuring the coordination and handling of cargo and vessel stores and bunkers in compliance with this part;
4. Proposing modifications to the VSP to the Company Security Officer (CSO);
5. Ensuring that any problems identified during audits or inspections are reported to the CSO, and promptly implement any corrective actions;
6. Ensuring security awareness and vigilance on board the vessel;
7. Ensuring adequate security training for vessel personnel;
8. Ensuring the reporting and recording of all security incidents;
9. Ensuring the coordinated implementation of the VSP with the CSO and the relevant Facility Security Officer, when applicable;
10. Ensuring security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained;
11. Ensuring consistency between security requirements and the proper treatment of vessel personnel affected by those requirements; and
12. Ensuring TWIC programs are in place and implemented appropriately.