Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (ISPS Course Part – 1)

Duration : 6 Days

Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (ISPS Course Part – 1)

Program Overview

To equip participants with the essential knowledge, skills and attitude required to successfully undertake the duties and responsibilities of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), according to the requirements of the relevant international legislation as defined by the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convention and the International Ship, Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in section A/2.1.8 and section A/17.1), and in accordance with 3.21 of the IMO Model Course.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the PFSO.
  • Develop, Implement and ensure the maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan
  • Conduct comprehensive security inspections of the ship to ensure adequate security measures
  • Understand the conduct of security assessment and audits
  • Conduct training, drills and exercises in accordance with the ISPS requirements.
  • Coordinate with security services.
  • Enhance security awareness and vigilance of the port facility personnel

Course Topics

  • Introduction to the course
  • Maritime security policies
  • Security responsibilities
  • Port facility security assessment
  • Security equipment
  • Port facility security plan
  • Threat identifications, recognition & response
  • Ship security actions
  • Emergency preparedness, drills and exercises
  • Security administration
  • Security training

Target Audience

  • Port Facility Security Officers
  • Port authorities
  • Search and Rescue units
  • Other authorities involved in Port Security

Pre-course Qualifications

A basic understanding of port operations and basic security awareness on Port Facilities would be helpful, and Familiarization with ISPS code is recommended. However, there are no specific Pre-qualification requirements.

Delivery

  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Exercises

Examination & Passing Criteria

Written Test

Certificate Awarded

The certificate will be issued by GAA and is accepted by Bahrain’s Ports and Maritime Affairs Directorate.

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