• Format 16 Hours

Course Description

Any applicant successfully completing the Company Security Officer (CSO) (MIDATL-559) course will satisfy the training requirements of 33 CFR 104.210 for CSO. Any applicant who satisfactorily completes the CSO (MIDATL-559) course will satisfy the training requirements of 33 CFR 104.210 and STCW Code Section A-VI/5 for an STCW endorsement as CSO. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Advising the level of threats likely to be encountered by the ship, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information;
Ensuring that ship security assessments are carried out;
Ensuring the development, the submission for approval, and thereafter the implementation and maintenance of the ship security plan;
Ensuring that the ship security plan is modified, as appropriate, to correct deficiencies and satisfy the security requirements of the individual ship; Arranging for internal audits and reviews of security activities; Arranging for the initial and subsequent verifications of the ship by the Administration or the recognized security organization;
Ensuring that deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance are promptly addressed and dealt with; Enhancing security awareness and vigilance; Ensuring adequate training for personnel responsible for the security of the ship; Ensuring effective communication and co-operation between the ship security officer and the relevant port facility security officers; Ensuring consistency between security requirements and safety requirement; Ensuring that, if sister-ship or fleet security plans are used, the plan for each ship reflects the ship-specific information accurately; and Ensuring that any alternative or equivalent arrangements approved for a particular ship or group of ships are implemented and maintained.

Class Requirements

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Training Certificate of Completion

Any applicant successfully completing the Company Security Officer (MARINS-559) course will satisfy the training requirements of 33 CFR 104.210 for Company Security Officers.