Ship Security Officer

Ship Security Officer under STCW A-VI/5 — appointed in writing by the Company under ISPS A/12 and accountable to the Master for ship security. Maintains the Ship Security Plan (SSP), conducts security drills and exercises, audits security at the three security levels, liaises with the CSO and the PFSO. No formal refresher required, but companies typically renew with the SSP.

Prerequisites

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Duration

16 hours

Validity

5 years

Refresher

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Typical cost

~$200 USD

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