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

Code: MK00EX78-3002

General information

Enrollment: 07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 27.10.2025 - 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 Engineering, Ship Technology

Teachers: Perttu Juvonen

Teacher in charge: Perttu Juvonen

Groups: MIKT25SP
Marine engineer, Ship Technology, full-time studies; MSVKT25SP
Marine engineer, Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Course: MK00EX78

Realization has 2 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 12 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Wed 12.11.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00 (6 h 0 min)	Turvatoimikoulutus (A-VI/6-1, A-VI/6-2) MK00EX78-3002	A5014_uusikampus Yleisopetustila (45)
Tue 18.11.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00 (6 h 0 min)	Turvatoimikoulutus (A-VI/6-1, A-VI/6-2) MK00EX78-3002	A3006_uusikampus Yleisopetustila, karttapöydät (60)

Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

Course material

Learn materials.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule. Participation in lectures and completion of exercises and an online exam.

Independent track:
Discussion with the teacher, and if necessary PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Blended track:
Not possible.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course does not include cooperation with RDI and working life.

Timing of exams and assignments

Exercises are completed during the course and an online exam is completed at the end of the course.

International cooperation

Course does not include international cooperation.

Student workload

One (1) credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in all lectures and approved completion of exercises and an online exam.

Further information

Participation in all lessons and training sessions is obligatory.

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