Security Officer (Vessel / Company / Facility)

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Description

Three-Day Security Officer (Vessel, Company and Facility)

This course will meet the STCW training requirements for Security Officer. This course is in compliance with the following standards set forth by the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code and IMO Vessel/Company/Port Facility:

Regulations 13.1, 13.2 (Part A / B)

Regulations 18.1 (Part A /B)

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Who needs Security Officer Training?

Effective 1 July 2009 the following vessel categories require Security Officers with certified training Per 33 CFR 104.105* Captains

1. Passenger vessels carrying over 12 passengers on an international voyage 2. SOLAS passenger vessels 3. Companies that operate the above vessels 4. Ports-Facilities that serve the above vessels *Additional requirements apply.

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STCW Mandatory Requirements (This links to U.S. Coast Guard Website) This course will meet the STCW training requirements for Security Officer. Course is in compliance with the following standards: Regulations 13.1, 13.2 (Part A and B), and 18.1 (Part A and B) of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code and IMO Model course 3.19 Ship Security Officer (2003) edition), IMO Model Course 3.20 Company Security Officer (2003 Edition) and IMO Model Course 3.21 Port Facility Security Officer. The Captain School Security Officer Course is also eligible for college credit in baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Marine Studies, Security Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice or Risk Management Security Officer Overview [PDF]

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Requirements

Course requirements.

Vessel Security Officer

To qualify for a VSO endorsement, a person must:

Sea Service

ISPS (SOLAS) Requirements for vessels engaged in international voyages include:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be able to speak and understand the English language as would be relevant to the duties of VSO
Hold a valid TWIC card
Hold any valid Coast Guard issued credential under the regulations specified in 46 CFR Subchapter B;
Successfully complete a Coast Guard-accepted VSO course
Have approved sea service of not less than 12 months on any vessel subject to § 104.105 of this part, credited in accordance with 46 CFR 10.205(e), 10.211, and/or 10.213; or
Have approved sea service of not less than 90 days on any vessel subject to § 104.105 this part, credited in accordance with 46 CFR 10.205(b), 10.211, and/or 10.213, and have knowledge of vessel operations.
Passenger ships including high-speed craft
Cargo ships including high-speed craft of 500 gross tonnage and upwards
Mobile offshore drilling units
Port facilities serving such ships on international voyages 33 CFR (US) Requirements include
Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), cargo, or passenger vessel subject to (SOLAS)
Passenger vessel subject to 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter H
Passenger vessel certificated to carry more than 150 passengers
Other passenger vessels carrying more than 12 passengers engaged in international voyage

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