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Course Title:

SHIP SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING AND SEAFARERS
WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES
Learning Outcomes

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1. know how to maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security
plan
1.1 know the maritime security terms, including elements that may
relate to piracy and armed robbery
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.1.1 Course Overview
1.1.1.2 Competencies to be achieved
1.1.2 identify current security threats and patterns
1.1.2.1 Summarize threats to the maritime transport industry,
such as: piracy and armed attacks
 terrorism
 contraband smuggling
 stowaways and refugees
 cargo theft collateral damage
1.1.3 define Ship Security Plan Company Security Officer
 Ship Security Officer
 Port facility
 Ship / Port Interface
 Ship to ship activity
 Port Facility Security Officer
 Designated Authority
 Recognized Security Organization
 Declaration of Security
 Security incident Security Level the three security levels
 terms relating to piracy and armed robbery

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1.2 state international maritime security policy and responsibilities ofGovernments, companies and persons, including working
knowledge of elements that may relate to piracy and armed
robbery
1.2.1 state relevant international conventions, codes, andrecommendations
1.2.1.1 summarize previous efforts of IMO toward maritime
security, such as MSC/Circ.443, SUA Act, etc.
1.2.1.2 summarize the rapidity with which IMO acted toenhance maritime security following 9/11
1.2.1.3 summarize the amendments to SOLAS Chapter XIand the contents of the ISPS Code1.2.1.4 summarize the security-related provisions of theamendments to the STCW Code1.2.1.5 summarize IMO guidance on preventing andsuppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery againstships
1.2.2 staterelevant government legislation and regulations
1.2.2.1 summarize the requirements of relevant national
legislation and regulations
1.2.3 Understand Ship and port operations and conditions
1.2.3.1 Understand the intermodal nature of transportationand the interfaces between ships and other modes
1.2.4 statethe security responsibilities of the following:
1.2.4.1 Contracting governments
1.2.4.1.1 summarize the responsibilities of contracting
governments with respect to SOLAS Chapter
XI-2, the ISPS Code, and the STCW Code.
1.2.4.2 Recognized Security Organizations
1.2.4.2.1 summarize the role of the Recognized
Security Organization
1.2.4.3 The company
1.2.4.3.1 summarize the responsibilities of thecompany with respect to: ensuring that the master has documents on board
relating to the crewing of the ship and its employment
 ensuring that the Ship Security Plan contains a clear
statement emphasizing the master’s authority
 designating a Company Security Officer and a Ship
Security officer and ensuring that they are given thenecessary support to fulfill their duties andresponsibilities
1.2.4.4 The ship
1.2.4.4.1 state that the ship shall comply with therequirements of the Ship Security Plan as per
the security level set
1.2.4.5 The port facility
1.2.4.5.1 state that port facilities shall comply with therelevant requirements of Chapter XI-2 ofSOLAS and the ISPS Code
1.2.4.5.2 state that the port facility shall act upon thesecurity levels set by the Administration
within whose territory it is located
1.2.4.6 Ship Security Officer
1.2.4.6.1 state that the company shall designate a Ship

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Security Officer for each shiplist the duties and responsibilities of the Ship
Security Officer
1.2.4.7 Company Security Officer
1.2.4.7.1 state that the company shall designate aCompany Security Officer
1.2.4.7.2 describe that the person designated as
Company Security Officer may act as
Company Security Officer for one or more
ships provided that it is clearly identified forwhich ships he or she is responsible
1.2.4.7.3 indicate that the company may designate
several persons as Company Security Officer
provided that it is clearly identified for whichships each is responsible
1.2.4.7.4 list the duties and responsibilities of theCompany Security Officer
1.2.4.8 Port Facility Security Officer
1.2.4.8.1 state that the Port Facility Security Officer
shall be designated for each facility
1.2.4.8.2 state that a person may be designated as thePort Facility Security Officer for one or more
facilities
1.2.4.8.3 list the duties and responsibilities of the PortFacility Security Officer
1.2.4.9 Seafarers with designated security duties
1.2.4.9.1 state that members of the ship’s crew otherthan the SSO may be designated security
duties in support of the Ship Security Plan
1.2.4.10
Port facility personnel with designated securityduties
1.2.4.10.1 state that facility personnel other than thePFSO may be designated security duties insupport of the Facility Security Plan
1.2.4.11
Other personnel
1.2.4.11.1 state that other ship and port facility
personnel may have a role in theenhancement of maritime security
1.2.4.11.2 state that personnel other than ship or port
facility personnel may have a role in theenhancement of maritime security
1.2.4.11.3 state that military, industry, andintergovernmental organizations may have arole in the prevention, suppression, andreporting of piracy and armed robbery
against ships
1.2.4.6.2

1.3 statemaritime security levels and their impact on security
measures and procedures aboard ship and in the port facilities
1.3.1 state Security Level 1
1.3.2 state Security Level 2
1.3.3 state Security Level 3

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1.4 state security reporting procedures
1.4.1 summarize the reporting requirements in case of asecurity incident, including protocols for reporting attacks
and attempted attacks by pirates and armed robbers
1.4.2 list the reporting requirements for ships prior to entering
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1.5 know the requirements for drills and exercises under relevant
conventions, codes and IMO circulars, including working
knowledge of those that may relate to piracy and armed robbery
1.5.1 list the conditions under the ISPS code where security
drillsare to be conducted1.5.2 state the requirements for, and importance of, conducting
drills and exercises, including those relating to prevention
and suppression of piracy and armed robbery against
ships

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1.6 statethe procedures for conducting inspections and surveys andfor the control and monitoring of security activities specified in aship security plan
1.6.1 Know the inspection, control, and monitoring techniques
1.6.1.1 Ship Security Actions
1.6.1.2 Actions required by different security levels
1.6.1.2.1 state the three security levels and the actions
required for each level
1.6.1.2.2 identify recommended actions in response toattacks and attempted attacks by pirates andarmed robbers
1.6.2 Ship Security Assessment
1.6.3 Assessment tools
1.6.3.1 discuss the use of checklists in conducting security
assessments
1.6.4 On-scene security surveys
1.6.4.1 list the preparations required prior to an on-scene
survey1.6.4.2 list the procedures and measures and operations tobe evaluated during an on-scene survey
1.6.4.3 discuss the security aspects of ship layout
1.6.4.4 divide the survey into the following sections: Physical Security
 Structural Integrity
 Personnel Protection Systems
 Procedural Policies
 Radio and Telecommunication Systems
 Other Areas
1.6.4.5 discuss the importance and elements of physicalsecurity aboard ships
1.6.4.5.1 describe the significance of structural
integrity for ships and other structures
1.6.4.5.2 discuss the components and operations ofsystems to protect shipboard personnel
1.6.4.5.3 state the role of proper procedures inpreventing and mitigating security incidents,

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1.6.5

including attacks by pirates and armed
robbers
1.6.4.5.4 describe the use of information technology
and communications systems in ship
operations and in maintaining security
1.6.4.5.5 identify other areas that may, if damaged orused for illicit observation, pose a risk topersons, property, or operations aboard theship or within a port facility
1.6.4.5.6 discuss the identification of vulnerabilities in
the above areas and the preparation ofcountermeasures to address themstate the importance of having in place emergency plans
to deal with contingencies

1.7 knowsecurity-related contingency plans and the procedures forresponding to security threats or breaches of security, including
provisions for maintaining critical operations of the ship/portinterface, and including also working knowledge of those that may
relate to piracy and armed robbery
1.7.1 state emergency procedures, and contingency plans
1.7.1.1 Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises
1.7.1.2 Execution of contingency plans
1.7.1.2.1 discuss action to take in case of a breach ofsecurity
1.7.1.2.2 discuss contingency plans for:
 damage to, or destruction of, the ship or of a port facility, e.g. by
explosive devices, arson, sabotage or vandalism; hijacking or seizure of the ship or of persons on board; attacks by armed robbers;
 tampering with cargo, essential ship equipment or systems orship’s stores;

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 unauthorized access or use, including presence of stowaways;
 smuggling weapons or equipment, including weapons of mass
destruction;
 use of the ship to carry persons intending to cause a security
incident, or their equipment; use of the ship itself as a weapon or as a means to cause
damage or destruction;
 attacks from seaward while at berth or at anchor; and attacks while at sea.

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2. recognize security risks and threats
2.1 know the forms of security documentation, including theDeclaration of Security
2.1.1 state the documents that shall be available on board at alltimes
2.1.2 state the activities for which records shall be kept onboard and the duration for which they should be retained.
2.1.3 explain the Declaration of Security and what it addresses

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2.2 state thetechniques used to circumvent security measures,
including those used by pirates and armed robbers
2.2.1 explain the methods used by pirates and armed robbers
to undertake attacks against ships

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2.3 describe how to recognize potential security threats
2.3.1 recognize, on a non-discriminatory basis, ofcharacteristics, and behavioral patterns of persons who
are likely to threaten security
2.3.2 describe the general characteristics and behavioral
patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
2.3.3 state how important it is to be observant to recognize
such persons

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2.4 describe how to recognizeweapons, dangerous substances anddevices and awareness of the damage they can cause

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2.5 knowcrowd management and control techniques, whereappropriate
2.5.1 explain the basic psychology of a crowd in a crisis
situation
2.5.2 state the importance of clear communication with crew
and passengers during an emergency

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2.6 know how tohandle security-related information and securityrelated communications
2.6.1 handling sensitive security-related information andcommunications
2.6.2 define security-sensitive information and the importanceof keeping it confidential

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3.272.7 perform methods for physical searches and non-intrusiveinspections
2.7.1 demonstrate how to carry out physical searches and nonintrusive inspections.

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3. know how to undertake regular security inspections of the ship
3.1 enumerate the techniques for monitoring restricted areas
3.1.1 execution of security procedures
3.1.1.1 state the requirements for the Ship Security Officer tocarry out regular security inspections
3.1.1.2 list the security measures and procedures at thethree security levels required to: ensure the performance of all ship security duties
 control access to the ship
 control the embarkation of persons and their effects
 monitor restricted areas to ensure only authorized persons haveaccess monitor deck areas and areas surrounding the ship
 coordinate the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ship
stores; and ensure that security communication is readily available
3.1.2 execution and coordination of searches
3.1.2.1 describe how important it is to plan a search andpractice carrying out searches as a drill.
3.1.2.2 explain how to plan a search using a system of checkcards
3.1.2.3 describe the equipment the search team should carryfor conducting a search
3.1.2.4 describe the procedures to be followed for an efficient
search
3.1.2.5 describe the various places of concealment on boarda ship

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3.2 describe how tocontrol access to the ship and to restricted areas
on board ship

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3.3 describe the methods for effective monitoring of deck areas andareas surrounding the ship

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3.4 describethe methods of inspection relating to the cargo and ship’sstores
3.4.1 discuss the requirements of certain Ship Security Plans inconducting search of cargo and ship’s stores

3.5 state the methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation
and access while on board of persons and their effects

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4. use available security equipments and systems
4.1 use various types of security equipment and systems, if available,
including those that could be used in case of attacks by pirates
and armed robbers, including their limitations
4.1.1 security equipment and systems
4.1.1.1 demonstrate familiarity with the various types of
security equipment and systems that can be usedaboard ships and in facilities
4.1.1.2 describe the security equipment and systems that
may be used to prevent and suppress attacks bypirates and armed robbers
4.1.2 operational limitations of security equipment and systems
4.1.2.1 explain the limitations of individual items ofequipment and security systems
4.1.2.2 identify the risks and benefits of security equipment
and systems that may be used to prevent andsuppress attacks by pirates and armed robbers

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4.2 know the requirements for testing, calibrating, and maintaining
security systems and equipment, particularly whilst at sea

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