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Ship Security Awareness (SSA)

Beginner

Description

The course is structured in accordance with STCW Regulation VI/6, Section A-VI/6, Table A-VI/6-1, and is based on the competencies outlined in IMO Model Course 3.27 – Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers.

The training introduces participants to international maritime security requirements under SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Participants will learn about maritime security policies, security levels, shipboard security responsibilities, identification of potential security threats, recognition of suspicious activities, access control, security incident reporting, emergency preparedness, security drills and maintaining security awareness.

The course also addresses piracy, armed robbery, potential security threats and appropriate response procedures at the ship/port interface.

Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge required to recognise maritime security threats, follow established security procedures, report suspicious activities and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure shipboard environment.

Course curriculum

6 sections

SSA Orientation First
SSA Orientation Second
1.1 - Why Maritime Security Matters
1.2 – Maritime Security Threats, Including Piracy and Armed Robbery
1.3 - Ship and Port Operations: Where Security Interfaces Occur
1.4 - Security Awareness and Vigilance as Everyday Habits

2.1 - The International Maritime Security Framework
2.2 - Core Maritime Security Terms You Must Know
2.3 - Security Levels 1, 2 and 3
2.4 - Security-Sensitive Information and Communications

3.1 - Who Is Responsible for Maritime Security?
3.2 - SSO, CSO and PFSO: The Key Security Officers
3.3 - Designated Security Duties vs Security Awareness
3.4 – Security Responsibilities of Seafarers Without Designated Security Duties

4.1 - Recognizing Weapons, Dangerous Substances and Suspicious Devices
4.2 – Recognising Potential Security Threats Without Discrimination
4.3 - Techniques Used to Circumvent Security Measures
4.4 - Access Control, Restricted Areas and Security Anomalies
4.5 - Integrated Threat Recognition Scenarios

5.1 - What Changes at Security Levels 1, 2 and 3
5.2 - Reporting Security Incidents and Suspicious Activity
5.3 - Security Behaviour at the Ship/Port Interface

6.1 - Security Contingency Plans and Emergency Preparedness
6.2 – Security Drills, Exercises, Anti-Piracy Awareness and Maintaining Vigilance
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