MARINA -STCW ACCREDITS NTC-M's SECURITY COURSES

July 15, 2013 - MARINA-STCW fully accredits two of the new security courses of NTC-M; Ship Security Officer and Security Training for Seafarers w/ Designated Security Duties Covering Security Awareness Training respectively.

 

 

SHIP SECURITY OFFICER (STCW 2010)

            This course is designed for those shipboard personnel who may be designated as Ship Security Officer (SSO) as defined in section A/2.1.6 (and section A/12.1) of the ISPS code. The emphasis of training & instructions deals with providing knowledge and understanding of duties & responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, and  in ensuring, implementing and maintaining the Ship Security Plan in compliance with the ISPS Code and Section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended.

 

              Furthermore, the course gives emphasis on how to address the problem of piracy and armed robbery against ships, and for liaising with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).

 

COURSE AIMS:

          Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to gain in-depth knowledge on various aspects of security and safety for ships and port facilities which covers identifying existing security measures, procedures and operations, evaluation of key shipboard operations, identifying possible threats, and to establish and prioritize security measures, and identifying weaknesses including human factors in the infrastructure, policies and procedures.

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:

       The course deals with the following subject areas:

• Maritime Security Policy
• Security Responsibility    
• Ship Security Assessment
• Security Equipment
• Ship Security Plan
• Threat Identification, Recognition & Response
• Ship Security Actions
• Emergency Preparedness, Drills and Exercises 
• Security Administration
• Security Training

SECURITY TRAINING  FOR SEAFARERS    w/ DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES  COVERING SECURITY  AWARENESS  TRAINING  (STCW 2010)

             The course provides knowledge and practical understanding on the applicable provisions of the ISPS Code and Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74, as amended (special measures to enhance maritime security) and meets the requirements of Regulation VI/6 of the STCW Convention, as amended (mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers); and Section A-VI/6, Paragraph 4-8, Tables A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code.

COURSE AIMS:

           The course provides the participants the required standard of competence to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness, recognition of security threats and how to respond appropriately, enabling them to undertake their assigned duties under the Ship Security Plan (SSP).

        After completion of the training, the participants shall be able to:

 

• know how to maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan
• recognize security risks and threats
• know how to undertake regular security inspections of the ship, and
• use available security equipment and systems

COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:

The course deals with the following subject areas:

·      Ship Security and The ISPS Code

·      Security Risks and Threats

·      Security Measures / Inspections

·      Security Equipment and Systems

·      Demonstration and practical activity on :

-     Testing, calibration and operation of a security equipment

-     Carrying out physical searches and non-intrusive inspections

-     Carrying out searches on hand carried bags/items

 

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:

             Entry to this course is open to all seafarers or other shipboard personnel who are expected to have designated security duties in connection with the SSP or required to undergo ship security awareness.