VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER (VSO)

This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Code as amended Chapter VI, Section A-VI/5. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a designated Vessel Security Officer as defined in 33 CFR Part 104, which include, but are not limited to:

Regularly inspecting the vessel to ensure that security measures are maintained;
Ensuring maintenance and supervision of the implementation of the VSP, and any amendments to the VSP;
Ensuring the coordination and handling of cargo and vessel stores with other shipboard personnel and with relevant Port Facility Security Officers;
Proposing modifications to the VSP to the Company Security Officer (CSO);
Ensuring that any problems identified during audits or inspections or periodic reviews are reported to the CSO, and promptly implement any corrective actions;
Ensuring security awareness and vigilance on board the vessel;
Ensuring adequate security training for vessel personnel;
Ensuring the reporting and recording of all security incidents;
Ensuring the coordinated implementation of the VSP with...

Description Class Requirements Training Certificate of Completion

This syllabus covers the requirements of the STCW Code as amended Chapter VI, Section A-VI/5. Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a designated Vessel Security Officer as defined in 33 CFR Part 104, which include, but are not limited to:

Regularly inspecting the vessel to ensure that security measures are maintained;
Ensuring maintenance and supervision of the implementation of the VSP, and any amendments to the VSP;
Ensuring the coordination and handling of cargo and vessel stores with other shipboard personnel and with relevant Port Facility Security Officers;
Proposing modifications to the VSP to the Company Security Officer (CSO);
Ensuring that any problems identified during audits or inspections or periodic reviews are reported to the CSO, and promptly implement any corrective actions;
Ensuring security awareness and vigilance on board the vessel;
Ensuring adequate security training for vessel personnel;
Ensuring the reporting and recording of all security incidents;
Ensuring the coordinated implementation of the VSP with the CSO and the relevant Facility Security Officer, when applicable;
Ensuring security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained;
Ensuring consistency between security requirements and the proper treatment of vessel personnel affected by those requirements; and
Ensuring TWIC programs are in place and implemented appropriately.

There is no Sea Time Required to take our VSO course but there are Sea Time Requirements to apply for the Vessel Security Officer endorsement from the USCG National Maritime Center.

Please visit https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/checklists/mcp_fm_nmc5_218_web.pdf to view the Vessel Security Officer Checklist.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Vessel Security Officer (MARINS-573) course will satisfy: The requirements of 46 CFR 11.337(a) for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Security Officer; AND The Vessel Security Officer standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-VI/5 and Table A-VI/5, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 21-14(Ch-1).

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Courses	Location	Start Date	End Date	Cost
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 1/16/2025 Norfolk, VA	VA, Norfolk	Jan 16 2025	Jan 17 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 2/17/2025 Edmonds, WA	WA, Edmonds	Feb 17 2025	Feb 18 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 2/17/2025 San Diego, CA	CA, San Diego	Feb 17 2025	Feb 18 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 4/08/2025 Newport Beach, CA	CA, Newport Beach	Apr 08 2025	Apr 09 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 2025-04-17	WA, Edmonds	Apr 17 2025	Apr 18 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 4/24/2025 Norfolk, VA	VA, Norfolk	Apr 24 2025	Apr 25 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 5/12/2025 San Diego, CA	CA, San Diego	May 12 2025	May 13 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 6/19/2025 Norfolk, VA	VA, Norfolk	Jun 19 2025	Jun 20 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 7/14/2025 San Diego, CA	CA, San Diego	Jul 14 2025	Jul 15 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 10/20/2025 San Diego, CA	CA, San Diego	Oct 20 2025	Oct 21 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 10/27/2025 Newport Beach, CA	CA, Newport Beach	Oct 27 2025	Oct 28 2025	$550	Add To Cart
VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER 11/13/2025 Norfolk, VA	VA, Norfolk	Nov 13 2025	Nov 14 2025	$550	Add To Cart

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- Start Date Feb 17 2025
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- Start Date Apr 08 2025
- End Date Apr 09 2025
- Cost $550
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- Location WA, Edmonds
- Start Date Apr 17 2025
- End Date Apr 18 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Apr 24 2025
- End Date Apr 25 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date May 12 2025
- End Date May 13 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Jun 19 2025
- End Date Jun 20 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Jul 14 2025
- End Date Jul 15 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location CA, San Diego
- Start Date Oct 20 2025
- End Date Oct 21 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location CA, Newport Beach
- Start Date Oct 27 2025
- End Date Oct 28 2025
- Cost $550
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- Courses VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Start Date Nov 13 2025
- End Date Nov 14 2025
- Cost $550
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VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER (VSO)

VESSEL SECURITY OFFICER (VSO)

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