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SHIPBOARD SECURITY - A TRAINING COURSE FOR THE SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

CD Rom Code No 823   Book & Video Code No 762   (Video 32 mins) Video Only Code No 761   (Video 32 mins)

The roles of the Company Security Officer and the Ship Security Officer are mandatory. All passenger ships, cargo ships of 500 GRT upwards, mobile offshore drilling units and port facilities serving such ships engaged on international voyages must have a designated Security Officer.

Videotel’s CBT and video-based training program for Company and Ship Security Officers covers amongst other topics, Part’s A and B of the ISPS Code which includes:

• The roles and responsibilities of the Company and Ship Security Officers
• The role of the Ship Security Team
• The use of secure areas
• Threat and vulnerability assessment
• Communications inside and outside the ship
• Defensive and preventive measures
• The ship/port interface, port security and access control
• Lighting
• Alarms
• Contingency planning
• Reporting procedures

Among the organisations that have submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO), the International Parcel Tanker Association (IPTA), the Oil Companies International Maritime Forum (OCIMF), the World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI), the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Videotel Marine International has worked closely with many of these organisations in the development of the program, which will consist of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) Course designed specifically for Company and Ship Security Officers. Videotel has received flag state and third-party accreditation for the course and will issue Certificates of Completion to validated candidates on behalf of the accreditation bodies.

In addition, there is a full-length training video that deals with the broad issues in clear unambiguous terms. This is designed to assist the Ship Security Officer in one of his/her important roles, which is to disseminate the information to all the ship’s crew.

Finally, the course is available as a printed booklet that will allow a considered study of the issues away from the mess room or computer.

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