Vessel Security Officer (VSO MRSCTR-573)
The Vessel Security Officer course (VSO) provides the knowledge required for Vessel Security Officers, as defined in Section A12.2 of the ISPS Code and in Section VI/5 of the STCW Code, as amended, and in particular, the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a vessel, for implementing and maintaining a Vessel Security Plan and for liaising with the Company Security Officer and Facility Security Officer.
Compliance and CertificationThis course was reviewed by U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as outlined in 46 CFR, Part 10, Subpart D and complies with the following standards and training requirements:
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Vessel personnel with designated security duties will receive training in the following areas:
- Undertaking regular inspections of the vessel to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained;
- Maintaining and supervising of the implementation of the Vessel Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan;
- Coordinating the security aspects of passengers and the handling of cargo and vessel’s stores with other vessel personnel and with the relevant Facility Security Officers;
- Proposing modifications to the Vessel Security Plan;
- Reporting to the Company Security Officer and deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implementing any corrective actions;
- Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board;
- Ensuring that adequate training has been provided to vessel personnel as appropriate;
- Reporting all security incidents;
- Coordinating implementation of the Vessel Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Facility Security Officer;
- Ensuring security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained;
- Ensuring consistency between security requirements and the proper treatment of vessel personnel affected by those requirements; and
- Ensuring TWIC programs are in place and implemented appropriately.
- Knowledge of the security-related provisions of the Manilla Amendments of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).
- Knowledge of port security topics required by the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006.
- Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard and IMO guidance on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against vessels.
- Knowledge of the reporting requirements in case of a security incident.
Course Agenda
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"The global maritime system is large, it's complex, it's valuable, and it's very vulnerable." - Adm. Thomas H. Collins
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