Security awareness and designated security duties (A-VI/6-1, A-VI/6-2)Laajuus (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in the:
- enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness
- recognition of security risks and threats
- understanding of the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance
- appropriate measures set out in a ship security plan
- organization of regular security inspections on the ship
- proper usage of security equipment and systems

Content

- security terminology and definitions
- international maritime security policy
- security responsibilities of governments, companies and persons
- security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures
- security reporting procedures
- security related contingency plans, drills, exercises, inspections and surveys
- security threats and risks: documentation, circumvention techniques, awareness, communication and control-methods
- methods for monitoring and controlling restricted areas, decks, cargo spaces, storage spaces and embarkation/disembarkation areas and areas surrounding the ship
- security equipment and systems: types, use, limitations, testing and maintenance

Materials

Approved training during studies

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

IMO model courses 3.26 and 3.27 are utilized in course implementation.

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- look for information in the key information sources of the field
- identify interrelated tasks
- work together with customers, users and target groups
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code tables A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2 columns 4 are used:
- requirements relating to enhanced maritime security are correctly identified
- maritime security threats are correctly identified
- procedures and actions are in accordance with the principles established by the ISPS Code and the SOLAS, 1974, as amended
- legislative requirements relating to security are correctly identified
- communications within the area of responsibility are clear and understood
- equipment and systems operations are carried out in accordance with established equipment operating instructions and taking into account the limitations of the equipment and systems