Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Port Security Officers
• Port managers and security personnel
• Maritime security coordinators and consultants
• Government regulators and inspectors
• Anyone responsible for port facility security compliance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the security levels, and threat nature in port facilities
• Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement Port Security Plans
• Manage access control, training, drills, and emergency responses
• Ensure compliance through audits, inspections, and corrective actions

DAY 1

Introduction to Port Security

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of the ISPS Code and maritime security
• Historical perspective on threats and incidents
• Key principles and objectives of port facility security

DAY 2

Security Responsibilities and Organizations

• Roles and responsibilities of the Port Security Officer
• Security organizations and coordination with authorities
• Security levels and response measures
• Handling sensitive security information

DAY 3

Security Assessments and Plans

• Conducting port facility security assessments
• Developing and implementing security plans
• Risk analysis and vulnerability identification
• Integration with ship security plans

DAY 4

Security Measures, Training, and Equipment

• Access control, monitoring, and surveillance systems
• Security equipment and technology
• Training, drills, and exercises for personnel
• Emergency response and contingency planning

DAY 5

Compliance, Audits, and Improvement

• Port state control, inspections, and audits
• Verification of compliance and corrective actions
• Case studies: Port security in action
• Course review
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony