Company Security Officer (CSO) - ISPS Code

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
09 Nov 2025 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Company Security Officer (CSO) - ISPS Code

Introduction

This training course provides training about how to develop, implement, maintain and supervise Ship Security Plans, and how to identify threats, vulnerabilities and assessment of security risks. This Company Security Officer online course (CSO) is in accordance with the standard of competence as outlined in the Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers issued as Annex of IMO MSC/Circ.1154 and the IMO Model Course 3.20

Objectives

    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 Company Security Officers issued as Annex of MSC/Circ.1154 and the IMO Model Course 3.20.

Training Methodology

The training methodology is interactive with group exercises and is suitable for all employees involved in functions management. The pace and level of the training workshop is customized to the understanding of the delegates. Ongoing back-up and support is available after the training on request to the supplier, and the training course is also available for in-house presentation as well as for “Competency Transfer”.

Who Should Attend?

  • Personnel involved in maritime security matters come from shipping companies.
  • Designated Person Ashore
  • Company Security Officer
  • Quality Manager
  • Operation Manager
  • Superintendents
  • Internal Auditors
  • Security supervisors/officers
  • Facility supervisors/officers  

In addition, it will raise awareness for those personnel who have been allocated 'potential' or specific tasks in an existing security program yet have had insufficient time to devote to the subject.

Course Outline

The course 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). 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 focuses 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)
  • Maritime Security Policy
  • Security Responsibilities
  • Ship Security Assessment
  • Security Equipment
  • Ship Security Plan
  • Threat identification, recognition and response
  • Ship Security Actions
  • Emergency preparedness, drills and exercises
  • Security Administration
  • Security Training
  • Assessment (Test)

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