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ISPS Code - Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Internal Auditor

Port Security in simple terms refers to the security and law enforcement measures employed to safeguard a shipping port from terrorism and other unlawful activities and activists. It also refers to the measures employed, to assure that the treaties entered into with other countries are also enforced appropriately. In addition, port security also deals with maritime security – security of the marine commercial areas, coastlines, and beaches.

SCOPE OF THE COURSE

To train Security Officers and Executives in the ISPS code so that they can:

Develop, maintain and oversee the implementation of the Security Plan
Understand Security Assessment to Identify Danger, Threat, and Vulnerability
Undertake periodic inspections
Ensure the implementation of appropriate security measures
Ensure that systems and security materials work effectively, are tested and verified
Motivate staff for readiness & vigilance
Collaborate with authorities, the Company’s Security Officer and Ship Security Officer & understand the Ship’s Safety Plan

BENEFICIARIES

Shipping Industry professionals of all ranks and employment positions
New entrants in the Shipping Industry (i.e. BSc & MSc graduates)

PREREQUISITES

No special prerequisites is needed to attend the course.

WEBINAR STRUCTURE

Estimated duration: 6 Hours Module 1:

Introduction
Maritime Safety Regulations & Policy
Responsibilities – Security Responsibilities – Security Levels
Security Assessment and on-site inspections
Security Material – Functionality – Maintenance

Module 2:

Threat Recognition – Research – Crowd Control
L.E. Security Measures At the level of Security
Preparation for dealing with Emergencies – Gymnasiums & Exercises
Security issues – Files
Security Training

Module 3:

ISPS test
Internal Audit – Definition, types, categories
Control procedure
Objectives – Control Plan – Start Meeting – Check Performance – End Meeting – Check Report
Responsibilities & qualifications of the auditor
Control techniques & questions
Non-compliance & remarks
Corrective and preventive actions
Control questionnaire
Internal Control Test

WEBINAR MATERIAL

Online Live Webinar, with accompanying PPT slides and notes / Accompanying links and PDFs will be available for attendees.

INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Demetrios Paliatsos is a former Hellenic Navy Vice Admiral served at all hierarchy grades and duties in several Ships and Hellenic Navy Commands. In the last few years, he has served as a Training Manager in QMS Maritime Training Center. He is a Monterey Postgraduate University Bd/Md holder in Systems Engineering. He is also a qualified Navigation Assessor, by the Naval Institute of England. He has served as a Security Branch Director for NATO Installations and Harbors.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful Webinar participation, the Certificate of Attendance is issued and sent to attendees.

WEBINAR COST

140 EUR

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