Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (Officer)

Course Overview

Meet the requirements of Regulation VI/6 (Mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training for all seafarers), Paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention, and Section A-VI/6, Paragraph. 6-8, and Table A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code, 2010 Manila amendments; (model course IMO 3.26) Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate:

• 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; and
• methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores.
• Maritime Security Policy
• Security Responsibilities
• Ship Security Assessment
• Security Equipment
• Threat Identification, Recognition and Response
• Ship Security Actions
• Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises
• Security Administration