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Security officer, ISPS (A-VI/5) (1 cr)

Code: MK00DQ80-3007

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 21.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
Tapani Alastalo
Teacher in charge
Tapani Alastalo
Groups
MKKT22SP
Marine Technology, full-time studies
MKKT24KA
Marine Technology, full-time studies
Course
MK00DQ80

Realization has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 12.11.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Turvapäällikkökoulutus, ISPS (A-VI/5) MK00DQ80-3007
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Thu 13.11.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Turvapäällikkökoulutus, ISPS (A-VI/5) MK00DQ80-3007
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Fri 14.11.2025 time 08:00 - 16:00
(8 h 0 min)
Turvapäällikkökoulutus, ISPS (A-VI/5) MK00DQ80-3007
A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- maintain and supervise the implementation of a ship security plan
- assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability
- undertake regular inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
- encourage security awareness and vigilance
- achieving basic knowledge of company and port security operations and security awareness concerning company and port facilities

Content

- development, implementation, maintenance and supervision of Ship Security Plans
- identification of threats and vulnerabilities and assessment of security risks
- methods for Inspection and Monitoring of security measures on board ships and port facilities
- operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems
- enhancing security awareness and vigilance of company staff (ship and shore)
- planning of security training, drills and exercises

Ship Security Officer (SSO) in accordance with the Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the Issue of Certificates of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers., set out in section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW 78, as amended and the IMO Model Course 3.19.

Company Security Officer (CSO) in accordance with the standard of competence as outlined in the Guidelines on Training and Certification for Company Security Officers issued as Annex of MSC/Circ.1154 and the IMO Model Course 3.20; and

Requirements of the ISPS Code and the requirements specified in the IMO Model course 3.21 (2015 ed.) for Port Facility Security Officer.

Course material

ISPS Code

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks.

Independent track:
N/A

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Safety related lectures from the industry
Shipping companies, Port operators and Authorities

Timing of exams and assignments

Kurssin aikataulu määritellään myöhemmin ja tarkennetaan aloitusluennon yhteydessä.

Student workload

27 h

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Course activity, completed tasks and exercises.

Qualifications

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

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

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