Courses Maritime Security Learning Station, Learning Station Design for Maritime Education and Training (MAR-LSD)

Elements of a catalog form	Explanation
Code	MARSEC
Initial design date	02/10/2023
Final revision date	First Issue
Subject	1. Introduction 2. Maritime Security Policy 3. Security Responsibilities 4. Ship Security Assessment 5. Security Equipment 6. Ship Security Plan 7. Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response 8. Ship Security Actions 9. Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises 10. Security Administration 11. Security Training
Title	Maritime Security Learning Station
Level	Basic
Target audience (potential participants / learner profile/)	Undergraduate Maritime Students
Short description	This course aims to educate students who may be assigned the role of Ship Security Officer (SSO) as outlined in the ISPS Code and STCW Code. It focuses on the duties related to ship security, implementing and upholding a Ship Security Plan, and collaborating with the Company Security Officer (CSO) and Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs). The updated Ship Security Officer course focuses on providing specialized training to tackle the issue of piracy and armed robbery against ships. The adjustments are based on Section A-VI/5 of the 2010 amendments to the STCW Code.
Learning objectives (LOs)	LO1. Investigating incidents affecting maritime security. LO2. Understanding terms used in maritime security and national and international policies. LO3. Conducting routine security inspections aboard the ship to verify the maintenance of suitable security measures. LO4. Conducting ship security risk assessment. LO5. Overseeing and ensuring the execution of the Ship Security Plan, including any revisions to the plan. LO6. Coordinating security procedures for handling cargo and ship's stores with onboard personnel and Port Facility Security Officers. LO7. Suggesting changes to the Ship Security Plan. LO8. Reporting any shortcomings and non-conformities found during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections, and compliance verifications to the Company Security Officer and taking necessary remedial steps. LO9. Improving security awareness and vigilance on board. LO10. Ensuring shipboard staff get sufficient training as needed. LO11. reporting every security incident; LO12. Coordinating the execution of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the appropriate Port Facility Security Officer. LO13. Ensuring correct operation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment, if applicable.
Number of modules	11 Modules
Learning outcomes	Learning Outcome 1. Encourage security awareness and vigilance; Learning Outcome 2. Understand the policies and elements effective in ship security; Learning Outcome 3. Assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability; Learning Outcome 4. Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated; Learning Outcome 5. Maintain and supervise the implementation of a Ship Security Plan; and Learning Outcome 6. Undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained.
Related SDGs	Learning Station contributes to SDG 4 Quality Education target. It contributes to the SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth target by providing training to prevent maritime crimes. It contributes to the SDS 9 Innovation, Industry and Infrastructure goal of preventing attacks against Maritime Critical Infrastructure. It contributes to SDS 14 Life Below Water target to prevent IUU fishing crimes. Fighting maritime crimes contributes to the SDG 17 Partnerships For The Goals target by establishing global partnerships.
Assessment methods	Multiple Choices Test Method
Duration (hours)	28 hours
Prerequisites	No requirements needed before course.
Learning materials / resources	International Maritime Organization. (2003). International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, 2003 and December 2002 Amendments to SOLAS. London: IMO. (IMO-I116E). SOLAS Chapter XI-1 SOLAS Chapter XI-2 ISPS Code Part A ISPS Code Part B International Maritime Organization. (2009). "Guidance to Shipowners, Companies, Ship Operators, Shipmasters and Crews on Preventing and Suppressing Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships." MSC/Circ.623/Rev.3
Quota	Minimum 8, Maximum 28 students
Language	English
Notes	A certificate should be provided to those who have completed this course, certifying that they have finished the training as a "Ship Security Officer" according to this specific model course.