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Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) International
The Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) – International course focuses on the role and responsibilities of a PFSO within a port facility, operating ship/port interface loading and offloading cargo with foreign flagged ships engaged in international trade to ensure such operations are conducted securely under the approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) by having established security measures in place with effective response procedures to mitigate against all forms of security breaches or incidents that may occur.
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- Introduction to a Port Facility Security Officer as defined by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
- SOLAS-2002 Amendments.
- ISPS Code Part A & B.
- Maritime Security Framework.
- Government and Port Authorities
- ILO / IMO Code of Practice – Threat & Risk Analysis
- PFSA/PFSP Development and Implementation
- Port Facility security operations
- Ship/port interface security measures.
- Searching: vehicles, facilities, persons, and baggage.
- Access control and patrolling.
- Security equipment.
- Using x-ray equipment.
- Using metal and explosive trace detectors.
- Recognition of prohibited articles.
- Contingency planning and emergency response.
- Maritime security measures and procedures.
- ISPS security training, drills, and exercises.
Further Information
Price
Classroom: £600 + VAT.
Distance Learning: £450 + VAT.
Delivery Method
Classroom: Instruction coupled with practical exercises with a final assessment. Our training venues are located in Manchester, UK and Dubai, UAE. We can however bring our instructors to a location of your choosing. Use the Contact form on this page to request a custom training package.
Distance Learning: Online video conferencing with our qualified instructors with a final assessment.
Duration: 3 days.
Port Facility Security Officers, their deputies, and Security Risk Management advisors/consultants. Port Facility Security Officer means the person designated as responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and maintenance of the port facility security plan and for liaison with the ship security officer and company security officers. ISPS compliant port owners/operators should ensure their employees at all management and operational levels receive accredited security training to ensure effective implementation of the PFSP.
Anyone seeking to take a position as PFSO security officer within an international port facility or port area, providing security processes to operations.
Anyone involved in establishing maritime security measures for ship and port operations.
In accordance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) criteria for PFSO under MSC,1/Circ.1188, May 2006 Model Course, the PFSO must be competent to achieve the following:
- Develop, maintain, and supervise the implementation of a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP).
- Assess security risk, threat, and vulnerability.
- Undertake regular inspections of the port facility to ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained.
- Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested, and calibrated.
- Encourage security awareness and vigilance.
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) syllabus approved.
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Our Course Types
Distance Learning
Engaging live sessions led by experts, fostering real-time interaction and guidance.
Online
Flexible, self-paced learning via the internet, accessible 24/7.
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