Facility Security Officer Training (FSO)

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This facility security officer certification course provides knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Facility Security Officer (FSO), in particular, the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a facility. This certified FSO training course meets the training requirements as defined by 33CFR 105.205 and Part B18.1 of the ISPS Code.

What’s Covered in the Facility Security Officers Course?

  • Introduction To Maritime Security
  • Maritime Security Policy
  • Security Responsibilities
  • Facility Security Assessment
  • Security Equipment
  • Facility Security Plan
  • Threat Identification, Recognition And Response
  • Facility Security Actions
  • Emergency Preparedness, Drills And Exercises
  • Security Administration
  • Security Training

Facility Security Officer Training Course Cost: 

 Scheduled Facility Security Officer Course  $1000

Individual FSO certification Training  $1250

G.W.Connors is a DNV/MARAD approved instructor for numerous maritime security courses.  Contact G.W.Connors at 781-961-9060 or by email at [email protected] with any questions or to register for FSO training.

Those who successfully complete this course will have demonstrated knowledge,
understanding, and proficiency in the following competences:

1. Regularly inspecting the facility to ensure that security measures are implemented and maintained;
2. Ensuring the development, maintenance and supervision of the implementation of the security plan, and any amendments to the security plan;
3. Ensuring the coordination and handling of cargo and vessel stores and bunkers:
4. Proposing/implementing modifications to the security plan
5. Ensuring that any problems identified during audits or inspections are reported, and promptly implement any    corrective actions;
6. Ensuring security awareness and vigilance on board the vessel and at the facility;
7. Ensuring adequate security training for facility personnel;
8. Ensuring the reporting and recording of all security incidents;
9. Ensuring the coordinated implementation of the Facility Security Plan with the Vessel Security Officer, when applicable;
10. Ensuring security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained;
11. Ensuring consistency between security requirements and the proper treatment of vessel personnel affected by those requirements;
12. Asses security risk, threat and vulnerability;
13. Encourage Security awareness and vigilance;
14. Ensuring TWIC programs are in place and implemented appropriately

To Register for a course contact G.W.Connors at 781-961-9060 or by email at [email protected]

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