703321 - Port/Marine Facility Security Officer
Course Description
This course provides knowledge to those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Port/Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO), as defined in section A/2.1.8 (and section A/17) of the ISPS Code, and sections 305 and 306 of the Canadian Marine Transportation Security Regulations, and in particular the duties and responsibilities with respect to the security of a port /marine facility, for ensuring the development (or for developing) of a Port/Marine Facility Security Assessment, for ensuring the development (or for developing), of implementing, maintaining and updating a Port/Marine Facility Security Plan and for liaising with Company Security Officer’s (CSO’s) and Ship Security Officers (SSO’s). Recognized by Transport Canada as meeting the intent of Parts A/17, B/18 of the ISPS Code and Sections 305, 306 of the Canadian MTSR.
Learning Outcomes
Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Port/Marine Facility Security Officer, as defined in section A/2.1.8 (and section A/17) of the ISPS Code, and sections 305 and 306 of the Canadian Marine Transportation Security Regulations, which include:
- to conduct inspections of the port/marine facility to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained;
- to maintain and supervise the implementation of the Port/Marine Facility Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan;
- to conduct audits of the Port/Marine Facility Security Plan;
- to propose modifications to the Port/Marine Facility Security Plan;
- to identify any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verifications of compliance and implement any corrective actions;
- to ensure security awareness and vigilance at the port/marine facility;
- to ensure that appropriate security training or orientation is provided to personnel at the port/marine facility;
- to report all security threats, breaches, and security incidents;
- to coordinate implementation of the Port/Marine Facility Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Ship Security Officer;
- to ensure that there is effective communication and cooperation between port/marine facility and the vessels with which it interfaces;
- to ensure that security drills and exercises are conducted, and;
- to ensure that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained, if any.
Credential Awarded
Marine Institute Certificate of Achievement