Vessel Security Officer

	Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus Vessel Security Officer Security Awareness
CFR 104.215 Vessel Security Officer “Vessel Security Officer” means the person on board the ship accountable to the master, designated by the Company as responsible for the security of the ship, including implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan and for the liaison with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). Vessel Security Officer
Young Memorial offers a 16 hour course designed to meet the IMO Model course for Ship Security Officer. Topics covered include: Vessel layout Crowd management and control techniques Operations of security equipment and systems Testing and calibration of security equipment and systems, and their maintenance while at sea. regularly inspect the vessel to ensure that security measures are maintained Ensure maintenance and supervision of the implementation of the Vessel Safety Plan Knowledge of current security threats and patterns Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security Techniques used to circumvent security measures Security related communications Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans Security Awareness
Young Memorial's Security Awareness course is designed to meet the requirements of 33 C.F.R. 104.225. This one day course can be designed to meet a Company's Ship Security Plan for their employees. Security training for all other vessel personnel. All other vessel personnel, including contractors, whether part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent, must have knowledge of, through training or equivalent job experience in the following, as appropriate: (a) Relevant provisions of the Vessel Security Plan (VSP); (b) The meaning and the consequential requirements of the different Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels, including emergency procedures and contingency plans; (c) Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices; (d) Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; and (e) Techniques used to circumvent security measures.