Choosing a Training Provider for your Port Facility Security Officer Course

Posted by Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants on March 11th, 2016

Getting appropriate training with an accredited Training Provider is essential if you want to become a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). The role of a PFSO is even more challenging these days due to increasing instances of drug and human trafficking, the threat of terrorism, criminal activities like cargo theft, and smuggling. The bestPFSO Training Providers deliver training courses that are up-to-date and capable of addressing the current issues most Port Facility Security Officers face each day. By the end of the training programme, you will be fully familiar with the International Ship & Port Facility Code and all aspects of Maritime Security in general. 

A PFSO training course will teach you how to describe and practise the different elements of security management in a port facility where you will be assigned, including training and management of personnel. The training course will cover how security within the port facility must be organised, and how you can play your role in the network of communication with SSOs and CSOs regarding security issues. 

A comprehensive training course covers the most crucial aspects of being a Port Facility Security Officer, such as the duties, threats to maritime security, Port Facility Surveys, Assessments and Plans, and facility security planning, facility monitoring, overview of ship and port security, identifying improvised explosive devices and weapons, and dealing with profiling, and contingency planning. Moreover, it will discuss the ISPS code, security drills and training, security measures required at every security the limitations and capabilities of security systems and equipment, and applying the declaration of security. 

A fully compliant PFSO course will take three days to complete and MUSC can provide the training either in London or at your venue at a time convenient to you. All course materials are already provided along with the ISPS code book. Upon completing the training, you will be awarded with an internationally recognised PFSO certificate. 

About the Author:

This article is written by Richard Hussey, who is associated with Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants. Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants is a leading provider of maritime security training. They provide UK Department for Transport and Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) accredited training programmes in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.