Face-to-Face Security & Safety Courses for the Maritime Sector
All of Wavetrain's maritime security training courses are based on international standards and recognised by major flag administrations and designated authorities. In addition, by employing some of the most experienced and knowledgeable trainers and consultants in the industry, we have the flexibility to provide customised training solutions to our clients. We have operational bases in the UK, in Estonia and in Nigeria, from where we are able to offer our face-to-face security and safety courses for the maritime sector. That said, we are able to travel further afield, meeting you where you need us, including venturing into high-risk areas.
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
We also regularly conduct training at a client's own venue, anywhere worldwide, including in Africa and the Middle East. Courses are UK DfT and EU (Estonia) approved and recognised worldwide.
Who Should Attend: Security officers and persons who have been, or are likely to be, appointed as Port Facility Security Officer (or Deputy PFSO) under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Also, Senior Security Consultants who wish to add a maritime dimension to their CV.
- 05 -07 December 2023
- 12-14 March 2024
- 11-13 June 2024
- 17-19 September 202424
- 26-28 November 2024
Port Facility Security Officer - Refresher Course
The Department for Transport now require that all PFSOs who have been qualified for 5 years or more must undertake a 1 day refresher course with a DfT approved training provider. Wavetrain is now offering this one day course onboard the historic HQS Wellington in London for just £350 +Vat. The price includes, all course materials, refreshments and lunch. For further information contact info@wavetrain.co.uk or call 020 7101 4951
Course Dates (London):
- 08 June 2023
- 25 September 2023
- 24 October 2023
- 17 January 2024
- 255
Course Content:
- Duties of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Understanding the ISPS Code
- Threats to maritime security
- Security measures required at each security level
- Port Facility Security Surveys and Assessment
- Facility Security Planning
- Monitoring the Facility
- Security training and drills
- Applying the Declaration of Security
- Overview of port and ship security
- Dealing with stowaways, piracy and hostage-taking
- Identifying weapons and improvised explosive devices
- Equipment and systems; capabilities and limitations
Course Duration: 3 days
Course Location(s): Onboard HQS Wellington in London or at client's own site/venue.
To learn more about the content of this course and to book your place on one of them, contact us on 020 7101 4951 or at info@wavetrain.co.uk.
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Course Aim:
This UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) (MUSC) and Marshall Islands approved training programme provides ship's officers with the knowledge and skills to carry out their duties as a designated Ship Security Officer (SSO), in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. The course also incorporates the 2010 Manila amendments.
Who should attend
Ship's officers who have been, or are likely to be, appointed as Ship Security Officers under the ISPS Code and those ex-military and police officers appointed to security officer positions in the cruise industry (See below).
Note: Maritime Security Officers (MSOs) carrying out duties for PMSCs as part of a vessel protection team do not need to hold SSO qualifications. However, as they will be carrying out ship security duties, they will have to hold an MCA approved Certificate of Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD). This is now mandatory and applies to both armed and unarmed personnel carried on board as MSOs.
Prerequisites
- A minimum of 12 months seagoing service on vessels over 80gt or 24M is required to qualify for an STCW compliant SSO Certificate.
- Ex-Police and Military that do not have the requisite sea time will receive an attendance certificate which can be upgraded to an STCW compliant SSO certificate free of charge on proof of accrued sea time.
Compliance
The SSO course is accredited by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MUSC) and, as such, is recognised by every Maritime Administration in the world. It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and conforms to Regulation VI/5, paragraph 1 and Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended, and incorporates Proficiency in Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties laid down in Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Convention.
Course Duration: 3 days
Course Location(s): Onboard HQS Wellington, Victoria Embankment, London.
Please contact Wavetrain's Training Department, either on 020 7101 4951, or email info@wavetrain.co.uk for all course information.
Company Security Officer (CSO)
We also regularly conduct training at a client's own venue, anywhere worldwide, including Africa and the Middle East. Courses are UK MCA (MUSC) and Nautical Institute (Wavetrain) approved recognised worldwide, and are accredited for CPD.
Who Should Attend: Security officers and persons who have been, or are likely to be, appointed as Port Facility Security Officer under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Also suited to Senior Security consultants who wish to add a Maritime dimension to their CV.
Course Dates:
- 20-23 November 2023
- 15-18 April 2024
- 11-24 November 2024
The price for a CSO course onboard HQS Wellington is £1350 +VAT (inclusive of all course materials, refreshments and lunch each day).
Course Duration: 4 days
Course Location(s): HQS Wellington, London, World Trade Centre, Tallinn or at client's own site/venue.
Please contact Wavetrain's Training Department, either on 020 7101 4951, or email info@wavetrain.co.uk for all course information.
Port State Control Officer (Awareness)
Course Aim
To give management an insight into the inspection procedures, methodology and common deficiencies that could potentially lead to a ship's detention. Inspection, including crew member behaviour during an inspection. This can reduce the risk of delays and detention through improvements in operational procedures and increased crew member knowledge.
Who should attend
Personnel carrying out the duties of DPA/CSO, superintendents, operations and fleet managers, senior officers at sea.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Location(s): London, Tallinn or at client's venue.
Please contact Wavetrain's Training Department, either on 020 7101 4951, or email info@wavetrain.co.uk for all course information.
Training for Government Security Agencies and Coastguards
Wavetrain employs some of the most experienced and highly qualified, multi-skilled, and professional consultants in the industry. This expertise includes, but is not limited to:
- Small boat handling and operations
- Riverine, interdiction and boarding operations
- Weapons instruction
- Maritime law and policing the maritime domain
- Seamanship and navigation
- Boat handling, buoyage and meteorology
- Sea survival, firefighting and first aid
- Conflict resolution and unarmed combat
- Radar, communications and GMDSS
- Anti-piracy
- Best practice for migrant encounters at sea
- ISM and ISPS compliance.
Wavetrain has consultants with extensive experience and expertise in delivering training to marine police and coastguard agencies throughout the world. These include, but are not limited to:
- Several UK marine police forces, including Scotland Yard, the Metropolitan police Marine Investigation Unit, Kent Marine unit and Dover Port police
- The United States Coastguard International Inspectors based at Schinnen, the Netherlands
- The Somali Coastguard
- The Yemeni Coastguard
- The Kuwaiti Coastguard
Our consultant trainers are all ex-Senior NCOs of the Royal Marines Landing Craft Branch, who have direct experience of designing and delivering training to Coastguard, Marine Police and other government agencies operating in hostile and challenging environments.
Please contact Wavetrain's Training Department, either on 020 7101 4951, or email info@wavetrain.co.uk for all course information.
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Course Aim
This UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency approved (MUSC) training programme provides ship's personnel with the knowledge and skills to carry out their duties in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code.
Who should attend
All personnel who have been, or are likely to have Designated Security Duties in the maritime industry under the ISPS Code are required to complete this course. In practice, this means all professional mariners, including superyacht crews. The course is also mandatory for both armed and unarmed Maritime Security Officers (MSOs) carrying out duties as part of a vessel protection team.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Location(s): Onboard HQS Wellington in London
Please contact Wavetrain's Training Department, either on 020 7101 4951, or email info@wavetrain.co.uk for all course information.
