Maritime Security Management and Control as per ISPS Code

The maritime sector plays a fundamental role in sustaining global trade and economic resilience. However, its strategic importance also exposes it to a wide spectrum of security threats, including piracy, terrorism, illicit trafficking, stowaways, and increasingly sophisticated cyber risks. In response to these challenges, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) established the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code as a globally harmonized framework aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks within maritime operations.

The Maritime Security Management & Control in Accordance with the ISPS Code training course is designed to equip maritime and port professionals with comprehensive knowledge of maritime security principles, threat assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements under the ISPS Code. The course is essential for personnel entrusted with the planning, implementation, and oversight of security measures on board ships and within port facilities, ensuring the protection of assets, personnel, and infrastructure.

This HPC training course integrates IMO Model Course 3.19 (Ship Security Officer – SSO), IMO Model Course 3.20 (Company Security Officer – CSO), and IMO Model Course 3.21 (Port Facility Security Officer – PFSO). It provides participants with the competencies required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of SSOs, CSOs, and PFSOs. Delegates will develop practical expertise in conducting Ship and Port Facility Security Assessments, preparing and maintaining Ship Security Plans (SSP) and Port Facility Security Plans (PFSP), and coordinating effectively with port authorities and relevant security stakeholders.

The Maritime Security Management & Control per ISPS Code training course is specifically designed for professionals involved in maritime security management and oversight, particularly those responsible for implementing and supervising security measures at port facilities and on board ships.

The course is highly beneficial for:

• Port Facility Security Officers (PFSOs)
• Company Security Officers (CSOs)
• Ship Security Officers (SSOs)
• Personnel assigned security-related duties within the maritime and shipping sectors
• Port facility staff with designated security responsibilities
• Masters seeking an in-depth understanding of port facility security requirements or aspiring to become PFSOs
• Security personnel operating within port environments
• Shore-based staff responsible for ISPS Code implementation
• Professionals involved in conducting Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA) and developing PFSPs
• Individuals responsible for internal security audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

Day 1: International Maritime Security Framework

• Overview of international conventions, codes, and guidelines related to maritime security
• Structure, scope, and applicability of the ISPS Code
• Ship/Port Interface and types of port facilities
• Roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders
• General knowledge requirements for security officers
• Review of significant maritime security cases
• Evolution of maritime security legislation before and after 11 September 2001
• Introduction of new IMO maritime security instruments

Day 2: Port Facility Security Operations

• Security threats to the maritime industry
• Security administration and organizational structures
• Management of sensitive security-related information
• Current and emerging security risks
• Weapons, dangerous substances, and methods used to bypass security measures
• Port and ship security equipment and systems
• Operational limitations of security equipment
• Behavioural indicators and identification of potential security threats
• Security communications and physical search procedures

Day 3: Security Training, Compliance, and Control

• Security training obligations and security levels
• Planning, conduct, and evaluation of drills and exercises
• Knowledge requirements for security personnel
• Port State Control and Declaration of Security (DoS)
• Security documentation, records, and incident reporting
• Security audits, inspections, and monitoring
• Reporting and management of non-conformities

Day 4: Security Risk Assessment

• Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)
• Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
• Risk management principles and assessment methodologies
• Step-by-step PFSA and on-scene port facility surveys
• Step-by-step SSA and on-scene ship security surveys
• Contingency planning and maritime security preparedness
• Crowd management and control

Day 5: Security Planning and Case Study

• Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP): purpose and requirements
• Essential components of a PFSP
• Confidentiality and controlled access to security plans
• Preparation and implementation of PFSP
• Ship Security Plan (SSP): structure and content
• Confidentiality and controlled access to SSP
• Preparation and maintenance of SSP
• Integrated case study