Australian Maritime College (AMC Search)
Approximately 21 hours
This AMSA-approved online course prepares maritime professionals for ship security officer roles, covering threat assessment, security planning, and ISPS Code compliance. Ideal for Australian and international participants seeking maritime security certification.
Participants should be Australian or international maritime professionals seeking to work as appointed security officers on ships or in companies. Prior maritime experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Participants must confirm with their maritime authority that they will accept the certification outcomes. Requirements include 100% attendance, full participation, and completion of all exercises.
The course covers recommended practices and procedures in international ship security regulations and policies. Participants develop threat assessments and risk analyses based on intelligence information, learn to identify characteristics and behavior patterns of persons likely to commit unlawful acts, and develop skills in recognizing and detecting weapons, dangerous substances, and devices. The program includes understanding crowd behavior patterns, developing and implementing ship security plans, conducting security assessments, and proposing modifications to existing security plans.
The Australian Maritime College is an established maritime training institution approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The course meets strict international standards including STCW regulations and the IMO's International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. AMC Search's certification is accepted by major maritime authorities including Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Bahamas, and Antigua and Barbuda.
Graduates qualify for appointed Ship Security Officer positions on vessels and Company Security Officer roles within maritime organizations. The certification opens career opportunities in maritime security management, port facility security, and international shipping operations. With AMSA approval and international recognition, graduates can work across global shipping industries and port operations.
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