Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Students are encouraged to put into practice the techniques and procedures for maintaining the security of the vessel through role-play, simulation and scenario based exercises combined with lectures and group discussion.

This course will equip each student with a clear understanding of;

• Why ship security is important, and the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
• What constitutes security risk, threat and vulnerabilities to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations.
• The capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
• How to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
• The effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment at the three Marsec security levels, whilst taking into account their limitations