Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Aim of this Course

This course aims to achieve the required standard of competence enabling the participants to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately.

Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSP. This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to:

Knowledge of current security threats and patterns;

Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;

Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;

Techniques used to circumvent security measures;

Crowd management and control techniques;

Security related communication

Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans;

Operation of security equipment and systems;

Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems;

Inspection, control and monitoring techniques; and

Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo and ship stores.

Course Contents

Please click on the following link to view the detailed course content: https://www.maritimemt.edu.mt/courses/course/security-training-for-seafarers-with-designated-security-duties

Category Tags

• Maritime