Ship Security Officer (SSO) with Certification (STCW A-VI/5) - NMA (Norwegian Maritime Authority) Approved

£354 GBP(incl. VAT)

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Ship Security Officer

Training School:

Mintra

Location:

online course

Duration:

half-day

Language:

English

This eLearning course is the first of two stages to achieve the STCW certificate. The second stage is carried out on board the vessel and requires an Evaluator and the completion of exercises and a checklist. An Evaluator can be the vessel Captain, a qualified assessor, the Master / Chief Engineer, or Rig Manager. Once the on-board checklist is signed and completed it is emailed with the supporting documentation to stcw@mintra.com for review. The STCW certificate is awarded by Mintra on approval of the checklist and eLearning certificate with a 70% pass mark.

Who is this course for?

Ship Officers

Is previous experience required?

Documented 12 months sea service as an officer on board an ISPS vessel.

How will this course benefit me?

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code and in section A-VI/5 of the STCW Code. The course enables you to maintain and supervise the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, evaluate the security risk, threat and vulnerability, make regular inspections to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented and maintained, and ensure that the security systems are operated, tested and calibrated correctly.

How will this course benefit my company?

By ensuring you are qualified and certified as a Ship Security Officer (SSO).

What standards are referred to in this course?

STCW A-VI/5 and ISPS code section A/12.2.

The course is approved by the Norwegian maritime Authority. Approved certificate as Ship Security Officer will be issued upon course completion.

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.

This course is a combined training consisting of: Elearning and onboard training (exercises and checklists).

To complete the course, it is required that you are employed by a company which has a plan for onboard training with these kinds of activities.

The course will not be approved for any persons without a connection to a company as described above.

Entry Requirements

Documented 12 months sea service as an officer on board an ISPS vessel.

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