ISPS Code 3-in-1
Ship Security Officer · Company Security Officer · Port Facility Security Officer
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Combined ISPS Security Officer Programme
EMTIN's ISPS Code 3-in-1 programme covers all three designated security officer roles under SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. Candidates may enrol for one, two or all three certifications in a single training block — ideal for shipping companies, port authorities and maritime security professionals.
Ship Security Officer
The Ship Security Officer (SSO) course qualifies seafarers to act as the designated security officer on board a vessel. It covers the ISPS Code obligations for ships, security threat assessment, ship security plan implementation and emergency response.
Course Modules
- ISPS Code obligations for ships and seafarers
- Ship Security Assessment (SSA) — threats and vulnerabilities
- Developing and maintaining the Ship Security Plan (SSP)
- Security equipment — access control, alarms, SSAS
- Recognising and responding to security threats
- Handling stowaways and unauthorised access
- Liaison with Port Facility Security Officers
- Drills, exercises and record-keeping
- SSO certification examination
Entry Requirements — SSO
- Certificate of Competency (CoC) as Officer of the Watch or above
- Minimum 12 months sea service
- Valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate
- Valid medical fitness certificate (ENG1 or equivalent)
- Proof of identity
- Completed EMTIN enrolment form
Enrol for the Full 3-in-1 Bundle
Complete all three certifications — SSO, CSO and PFSO — in a single training block. Contact us for combined pricing and scheduling.
Book Your ISPS Security Officer Course
SSO · CSO · PFSO — select one or all three when completing the form below.