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Port Facility Security Officer

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Course Code: PFSO
Course Duration: 3 days
Approvals : United Arab Emirates Maritime Administration

Entry Requirement: 

  • participant must able to speak & write English, as the course will be conducted in English

Objective:

To provide knowledge and training to personnel designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) as defined in Section A/2.1.8 and the requirements of Section A/18.1 & B/18.1 of the ISPS Code and IMO Model Course 3.21.

Course Content:

  • An overview of the ISPS Code & SOLAS Chapter XI-2
  • Historical perspective & current security threats & pattern
  • International and national maritime security policies
  • Responsibilities of government, companies & port facilities
  • Risk assessments of ship security
  • Operational limitations and maintenance of security equipment and systems
  • Developing a Port Security Plan
  • Threat Identification, Recognition & Response
  • Maintaining Security Preparedness via Drills, exercises & Training
  • Documentations, Audits & Security Administration

Assessment: Written test will be conducted at the end of the course.

Certificates: Certificates of completion will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

 

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