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Southampton Solent University  |  

Company Security Officer

  • Course Code(s) FCSOP
  • Duration 5 Days
  • Prerequisites There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but those undergoing training should have sufficient knowledge and practical experience of merchant navy operations to enable them to achieve the objectives of the training and be able, if required, to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a CSO on completion of the training.
  • Approvals MCA (UK)
  • Assessment Delegates will be assessed by oral questions and practical task performance within the workshops throughout the course and during a series of consolidation exercises and an examination.
  • Teaching Methods Lectures and workshops including presentations, video and security demonstrations.

Course Description

This course is intended to meet the requirements set out in sections A/2.1.7 and A/II of the ISPS Code and corresponding guidance in Part B of the Code and relevant UK legislation.

The course will cover security both onboard the ship and the interface between ship, operating company and port facility.

The background to the ISPS Code and relevant legislation introduce the course. The course then discusses the company security organisation, the roles of the CSO, SSO and PFSO, general security requirements, security administration, ship security assessments, risk management, security threats and patterns with the consideration of persons likely to threaten security.

The preparation of elements of a ship security plan, methods of physical searches, the recognition and detection of weapons and the beneficial use of security equipment and systems are introduced. The need for Training and Drills are addressed including practical measures to achieve implementation. The importance for all personnel to be aware of and adhere to pre-planned emergency procedures is considered together with crowd management techniques. Security contingencies and appropriate responses are discussed and prepared.

The course concludes with a final written examination.

Booking a Course

Please contact the course administrator if you require more information about this course:

Tina Whitcher
Telephone: +44 (0)1489 556216
Fax: +44 (0)1489 576908
E-mail: tina.whitcher@solent.ac.uk|

Find out more about application and booking on the Course Application and Booking| page.

Course Availability

CodeDatePlaces AvailableFeeCategory
FCSOP02/07/2012Yes£935Standard fee
FCSOP17/09/2012YesPOAStandard fee
FCSOP05/11/2012Yes£975Standard fee
FCSOP25/02/2013Yes£975Standard fee
FCSOP22/04/2013Yes£975Standard fee
FCSOP01/07/2013Yes£975Standard fee
FCSOP16/09/2013YesPOA
FCSOP04/11/2013YesPOA