Maritime - Introduction to ISPS Code (ISPS)

Objectives and Deliverables

The Maritime industry is currently undergoing major changes with the implementation of the new International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Understanding the intricacies and protocols which are mandated by the code are the topic of this course. It is a detailed description of what is necessary to comply with the code and the duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Government Administration, the Company, Company Security Officer, Port Facility Security Officer, Ship Security Officer, Responsible Security Organization (RSO), and both Ship and Port Facility Security Personnel. The knowledge gained through this training program provides prospective maritime personnel candidates and seasoned seafarers a basic understanding of the ISPS Code.

Audience

This program is structured to provide a basic understanding of the ISPS Code to Governments and their administration, Corporations involved in the Maritime industry, Company Security Officers, Ship and Port Facility Officers, and other personnel tasked with the security of ships and ports.

Topics covered within training program:

• What is the ISPS Code?
• SOLAS-74, and ISPS Code
  • Amendments
• CSO Duties & Responsibilities
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Threat assessment & Risk Analysis
  • Incident Command System
  • Contingency Planning / Disaster Recovery
• Defense Against On-Board Intruders
• Ship & Port Security Assessment
• Ship & Port Security Plans
• Drills and Exercise