To work as a Ship Security Officer (SSO) you need the qualifications delivered in this Maritime Security Officer course. If your aim is to work on ships or super yachts over 500gt, they are an essential part of your training.
The course is eligible for UK Armed Forces resettlement funding for service leavers.
Flying Fish is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to deliver the four elements of STCW 95 Basic Safety Training. We have partnered with Drum Cussac, a leading provider of maritime security training to deliver the MCA accredited SSO course and an Anti Piracy module. The course also includes an SRC/VHF qualification, which means that as an SSO you are qualified to use VHF marine radios on board any vessel.
The Maritime Security Officer course is comprised of seven modules, including STCW 95, SSO & SRC/VHF radio:
The course takes place at Cowes, Isle of Wight. You stay in our comfortable, waterside accommodation at Point Cottages.
1. STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques - sometimes described as 'Sea Survival' - Survival suits, hypothermia, life rafts, basic actions in emergency, etc.
2. STCW 95 Elementary First Aid - Basic, immediate, and emergency response to the most common shipboard injury emergencies, including CPR.
3. STCW 95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - Types and classes of fires, prevention, hazard awareness, methods of fire extinguishment, structure of incident response team, appropriate equipment, personal safety, team support, and live exercises.
4. STCW 95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR) - Types of shipboard emergencies, alarms and signals, initial actions, personal/protective safety equipment, effects of pollution, pollution prevention, safe working practices, enclosed spaces, accident prevention, sexual harassment, individual rights, drug and alcohol awareness, and prevention of abuse.
5. SSO - ISPS code, what is an SSO, responsibilities and identification of duties, design of crew training and exercises, how to conduct a Ship Security Assessment (SSA), Ship Security Plan (SSP), the role of the Company Security Officer (CSO) the relevance and capabilities of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).
6. Anti-Piracy - Background and overview of current global situation, focus on Gulf of Aden, nautical terminology, specialist equipment and familiarisation with standard crew organisation, techniques and tactics to counter specific threats.
7. SRC/VHF - Basics of VHF radio operation and radio etiquette. Types of radio, how VHF works, correct radio protocol, procedures with regards to Mayday and Pan Pan calls, use of DSC (Digital Selective Calling), phonetic alphabet and GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
You will leave the course with a good understanding of safety and emergency procedures. You will be familiar with rescue and evacuation. You will have practised crisis scenarios, handled fire fighting equipment and launched a life raft. You will have a thorough understanding of how to perform as a Ship Security Officer and professional mariner.
The course takes place at Cowes, Isle of Wight. You stay in our comfortable, waterside accommodation at Point Cottages.
For more information about Cowes and your accommodation, use the Destinations link above left.
Course/Event
Basic Safety: Maritime Security Officer
Location(s)
Cowes, UK
Duration
11 days
Start date
1 December 2010
End date
11 December 2010
Note
Course briefing at 17:00 on the start date - Training starts on Thursday - Day off Mon 6 Dec - Course finishes at 18:00 on the end date, Saturday - Depart Saturday or Sunday
Availability
Available
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What you get
Resettlement funding for UK Forces RYA Short Range Radio (GMDSS/DSC) STCW 95 Elementary First Aid STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques STCW 95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities STCW 95 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Ship Security Officer
Before you start
There are no formal pre-course requirements
You will get the most out of the course if you have had some military training but this is not essential
We suggest you consider applying for your MCA Seaman cards
What next
You have now completed the training and hold the essential safety and security certificates to work as a professional Ship Security Officer
Included in the price
Shared, self-catering accommodation at Point Cottages, safety equipment, publications, tuition, licence and exam fees
If you don't need our accommodation pay only GBP 1,350
