DNV GL’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 1, 2 and 3 March 2016, a three-day seminar that provides participants with the knowledge, understanding and proficiencies as required by the ISPS Code to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities as Company Security Officer (CSO) and/or Ship Security Officer (SSO). Practical case studies, exercises and videos are used to illustrate possible measures to comply with the maritime security requirements as laid down in the ISPS Code. Achievement of competencies is assessed by means of a final test.

The course objective is the provision of internationally recognised training for qualification as:
· Company Security Officer (CSO) in accordance with the standard of competence as outlined in the Guidelines on Training and Certification for CSOs issued as Annex of MSC/Circ.1154 and IMO Model Course 3.19;
· Ship Security Officer (SSO) in accordance with the standard of competence for certification of proficiency as SSO, set out in section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Code and IMO Model Course 3.20.

Emphasis will be given on:

• Development, implementation, maintenance and supervision of Ship Security Plans
• Identification of threats and vulnerabilities and assessment of security risks
• Methods for Inspection and Monitoring of security measures on board ships
• Operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems
• Enhancing security awareness and vigilance of company staff (ship and shore)

Course: Company/Ship Security Officer (CSO/SSO) Training Course
Trainer: Mr. George Lykos, Hellenic Naval Academy Engineer, MSc in Nautical & Maritime Technology and Science and MSc in Human Resources, Maritime researcher at NTUA, School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, DNV GL’s Maritime Academy Trainer
Fees: € 950,00 plus VAT
End of registration: 22 February 2016