This training course in Dubai will be of benefit to those who find themselves responsible for or involved with maritime security at port facilities.
In addition, it will raise awareness for personnel who have been allocated potential or specific tasks in an existing security program.
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
The International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities, developed in response to the perceived threats to ships and port facilities in the wake of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
The ISPS Code is implemented through chapter XI-2 Special measures to enhance maritime security in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974. The Code has two parts, one mandatory and one recommendatory.
In essence, the Code takes the approach that ensuring the security of ships and port facilities is a risk management activity and that, to determine what security measures are appropriate, an assessment of the risks must be made in each particular case.
The purpose of the Code is to provide a standardized, consistent framework for evaluating risk, enabling Governments to offset changes in threat with changes in vulnerability for ships and port facilities through the determination of appropriate security levels and corresponding security measures.
Objectives
At the end of the 5-day training course, participants will be able to:
Define the nature of their facility and how they are affected by the requirements of the ISPS code
Identify the mandatory and guidance regulations of the ISPS code
Develop risk assessment tools towards the Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)
Construct the 3 levels of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) with enhanced knowledge of security issues
Effectively operate and interact with the port facility security plan with the ships security officer and ships master
Methodology
The delegates will be involved in the latest trends in seminar presentations. The classroom presentations are made up of interactive practical exercises, supported by audio visual material and case studies. Delegates will be expected to participate actively in relating the principles of Maritime security management to the specific needs for their industry. This practical development of skills will benefit delegates who then can return to work ready for implementation of security measures and plans.
Course Outline
Day One: The Background to the International Maritime Security Framework
Who the code applies to
Types of port facilities
Protection categories
Understand the ISPS code
To understand the relevant international conventions, codes and recommendations relating to the ISPS Code
To understand the Parts of the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Code
To understand the Application of the ISPS Code
To understand the Functional Requirements of the ISPS Code
To understand the Responsibilities of Contracting Governments
To understand the Roles of Recognised Security Organisations (RSO)
To understand the roles and responsibilities of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Day Two: Recognition and Detection of Weapons, Dangerous Substances and Devices
Firearms
Low explosives
Incendiary devices
Grenades
High explosives
Detonators
Timers
Batteries
Timer power units
Case studies
Day Three: Introduction to Port Facility Security
Security administration
Responsibilities and functions of security organisations
Handling sensitive security-related information
Knowledge of current security threats and patterns
Techniques used to circumvent security
Security equipment and systems
Characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons likely to threaten the security
