SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING FOR PORT FACILITY PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES

The course aims to provide the necessary knowledge for seafarers with security functions designated in the port facility security plan, to perform their functions in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI / 6 paragraph 6-8, and Table A-VI / 6-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.The course structure has been developed seeking that the participant have knowledge about maritime security and apply them on port facilities when necessary to comply with the provisions of the ISPS code.This structure course is intended to provide the knowledge required for port facility personnel with designated security duties, such as guards, access control officers, training officers and relevant port facility managers, in connection with a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirementsof the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), chapter XI-2, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports, and guidance contained in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1341 on Guidelines on Security-related training and familiarization for port facility personnel.