Company Security Officer

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.