Aims:
This course is designed to meet the minimum training and instruction requirements in maritime security for all seafarers in accordance with:
- Regulation VI/6, Paragraphs 1 to 3,
- Section A-VI/6, Paragraph 4, and
- Table A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended.
IMO Model Course 3.27
Objectives
The course aims to enhance maritime security by:
- Contributing to the enhancement of maritime security through increased individual awareness and collective preparedness.
- developing the ability to recognize security threats onboard ships, in port facilities, and while at sea.
- Fostering an understanding of the importance of vigilance and situational awareness, as well as the practical methods and procedures to maintain a security-conscious environment.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, seafarers will be able to:
- Identify security threats and risks in the maritime environment.
- Understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining shipboard security.
- Recognize potential security breaches and respond appropriately.
- Apply basic security awareness techniques and follow shipboard security protocols.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
AIMS
This model course aims to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO), as defined in paragraph 2.1.7 (and paragraph11) of the ISPS Code, Part A, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a ship, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of a ship security assessment, for ensuring the development (or for developing), implementation, maintenance and updating of a ship security plan and for liaising with Ship Security Officers (Sops) and with Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs).
Objective:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess and advise on potential security threats using risk assessments and relevant intelligence.
- Ensure ship security assessments are conducted effectively.
- Develop, implement, and maintain ship security plans in compliance with the ISPS Code.
- Modify security plans to address deficiencies and meet evolving security requirements.
- Arrange internal audits, security reviews, and compliance verifications.
- Address and rectify non-conformities identified during security inspections and audits.
- Enhance security awareness and vigilance among ship personnel.
- Provide adequate security training for shipboard personnel.
- Facilitate effective communication between the Ship Security Officer (SSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO).
- Ensure alignment between security and safety requirements.
- Maintain consistency in security plans for fleet or sister ships while ensuring ship-specific accuracy.
- Implement and uphold approved alternative security arrangements for ships or fleets.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
AIMS:
- To enhance seafarers' understanding of multicultural environments and the importance of effective communication.
- To promote respect and awareness of cultural differences among crew members.
- To improve teamwork, efficiency, and safety onboard by fostering better cross-cultural interactions.
OBJECTIVES:
- To develop awareness of the various cultural backgrounds within a multicultural crew.
- To equip seafarers with the skills necessary for effective communication across different cultures.
- To minimize cultural misunderstandings and promote conflict resolution strategies.
- To encourage seafarers to adapt communication styles for better understanding and collaboration.
- To ensure seafarers understand the importance of respecting cultural diversity for a positive work environment.
- Teacher: AIMS MARITIME
