ISPS Port Facility Security Officer

Why Attend

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.

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Course Outline

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Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

Define the nature of their facility and how they are affected by the requirements of the ISP's code; Identify the mandatory and guidance regulations of the ISP's 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

Target Audience

Target Competencies

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Day 1and 2: The Background to the International Maritime Security Framework

Who the code applies to
Types of port facilities
Protection categories
Understand the ISP's 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 3: 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 4: Introduction to Port Facility Security

Security administration
Responsibilities and functions of security organizations
Handling sensitive security-related information
Knowledge of current security threats and patterns
Techniques used to circumvent security
Security equipment and systems
Characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons likely to threaten the security
Security-related communications

Day 5: Port Facility Security Assessment

Risk assessment 4: 2: 1
Risk assessment methodology
Key point identification CARVER
Evacuation planning
Search planning

$4475

Barcelona

Country: Spain

Duration: One week

Date: 10–14 Nov 2025

$3875

Cairo

ISPS Port Facility Security Officer

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

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$4475

Country: Spain

Duration: One week

Date: 10–14 Nov 2025

$3875

Country: Egypt

Duration: One week

Date: 16–20 Mar 2026