PORT & TERMINAL SECURITY FUNDAMENTAL COURSE

INTRODUCTION

The definition of a ‘port facility’ includes areas such as anchorages, awaiting berths and approaches from seaward. This course meets the requirements of the ISPS Code.

The course provides the participants with comprehensive knowledge to enable them to take on the duties and responsibilities as defined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. In this course, practical case studies are used to illustrate possible measures to comply with the maritime security requirements.

The aim of the training is to provide an appointed PFSO (Port Facility Security Officer) and all working within a port or terminal facility to ensure safe operations.

Course Objective

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop understanding of the ISPS Code
• Draw assessment of security risks, threats and vulnerability
• Develop, maintain and supervise the implementation of a Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
• Conduct periodic inspections of the port
• Ensure appropriate security measures are implemented and maintained
• Ensure that security equipment and systems, if any, are properly operated, tested and calibrated
• Develop ability to encourage security awareness and vigilance
• Identify weapons and improvised explosive devices
• Imbibe security training, drills and exercises

COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1 – INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME SECURITY

• Maritime threats, terror
  • Anti-piracy
  • Maritime cyber
  • Underwater threats
  • Port physical security

DAY 2 – MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT OF 2002

• Facility Assessments
• Facility Plans
• Maritime Transportation Security Plans
  • National Maritime Transportation Security Plan
  • Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan
  • Facility Security Plans (Also Applies To Vessels)

DAY 3 – ELEMENTS OF FACILITY SECURITY

• Access And Restricted Areas
• Cargo Handling
• Vendors, Bunker And Vessel Stores
• Facility Operations And Movement Monitoring
• Incident Response

DAY 4 – TRANSPORTATION SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE PLANS

• Terminal Security
• Access Technology
• Transportation Worker Identification Card Program (Twic)

DAY 5 – CARGO SECURITY APPROACH

• Supply Chain Visibility
• Supply Chain Security
• Container Security

Who Should Attend?

• Senior officers of port authorities
• Government officials
• Maritime safety and security professionals
• Dockyard personnel
• Maritime lawyers and regulators
• Shipyard managers and high ranking officers
• Port stakeholders
• Shipping company agents
• Importers and exporters

Delivery Method: This will include combine lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will also understand the theoretical and practical knowledge of the topic.

Venue: Dubai

Duration: 1 week

Course Date: Dec 9^th – 13^th 2024