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PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER

Course Outlone

Total Days - 3 Days

Total hour - 20 Hours

Aim

This course is indented to provide knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in the Prescriptions 2.1.8 and 11, Part A of the ISPS Code, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a port facility, for implementing and maintaining a Port Facility Security Plan and for liaising with the Ship Security Officer (SSO) and with Company Security Officers (CSOs).

Scope & Objective

Achieve the level of competence required to enable them to comply with the roles and responsibilities of the Port Facility Security Officer as described in the prescriptions 2.1.8 and 11, Part A of the ISPS Code.
This knowledge shall include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop, maintain and supervise the implementation of the conditions set out in the Port Facility Security Plan.
  • Conduct an initial inspection on the security of the port facility taking into consideration the relevance of the assessment on the security of the port facility;
  • Regular inspections of the company regarding the protection of the Port Facilities to ensure the continuation of appropriate security measures;
  • Enhance the knowledge and vigilance of the protection of port facility personnel;
  • Ensure proper operation, testing, calibration and maintenance of security equipment, if any.

Teaching Medium

English

Entry Standards

The participant shall have:

  • Valid good health.

Medical Standard

As per M.S (Medical Examination for seafarers) Rules 2000 as amended from time to time.

Course Certificate

In the successful completion of the course, the participant must receive a document certifying that he has obtained the minimum knowledge necessary to perform the functions and execute the responsibilities that correspond to the “Port Facility Security Officer”, pursuant to the Prescriptions 2.1.8 and 11, Part A of the ISPS Code.

Intake

Not Above 30 per class

Required Attendance

100% attendance is required for successful completion of the Course. However, in exceptional circumstances the relaxation can be given for genuine reasons

Passing Percentage

70 % or Above

Holidays

Sundays & Govt. Holidays

Exam

A test will be conducted on completion of the Course.

Re Exam

The Student will be given two more attempts if score below 70 %. In case if the student fails to get 70 % or above he needs to join the Course as Fresh.

Certificate

After Successfully completion and Passing of Exam, a certificate will be issued to the Student certifying that he has successfully completed the Course.