Introduction
The course covers the necessary knowledge to enable the trainee to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), according to the requirements of the relevant international legislation.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to perform duties of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) or Assistant PFSO, as defined in section A/2.1.8 and section A/17.1 of the ISPS Code.
Course Objectives of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Equip you with a thorough understanding of the ISPS Code
- Present detailed information the best practices applied worldwide for port facility security requirements
- Help participants become qualified as Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO)
Course Learning of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Having successfully completed this course you will:
- Know the key contents of the ISPS Code, the related conventions, and legislation
- Understand your main responsibilities as a PFSO
- Grasp the main features of a Port Facility Security assessment
- Discover requirements on security equipment and plan
- Learn about security threats, emergency, drills, and training
- Be certified and able to take on the duties and responsibilities as defined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
Target Audience of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Port Facilities Security Officers
- PFSO assistants
- Port Facility Personnel involved in the Port Facility Security plan
Course Outlines of Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
Day 1: Introduction – Security Policy
Introduction
- Definition of Security
- Seminar overview
- Competences to be achieved
- Historical perspective
- Ship and port operations and conditions
- Modern port facilities
- Types of port facilities
Maritime Security Policy
- International conventions and E.U. legislation
- Initiations of IMO
- SOLAS 74 Convention /Amendments
- ISPS / Objectives
- ISPS - Contents Part Α & B / Definitions
- EU legislation
- Legal implications of action or non-action by security personnel
- Handling sensitive security-related information and communication
Day 2: Security Responsibilities – Port Facility Security Assessment
Security Responsibilities
- Contracting governments,
- Recognized Security Organizations (RSO)
- The company
- The ship
- The port facility
- Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Company Security Officer (CSO)
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Shipboard personnel with security duties, Other personnel
Port Facility Security Assessment
- General requirements
- PFSA Steps
- Risk assessment methodology
- On-scene security surveys
- Layout Of Port Facility
- Vulnerability – Consequences Matrix
- Mitigation Strategies
- Risk Evaluation
- Security Assessment documentation
Day 3: Security Equipment, Port Facility Security Plan
Security Equipment
- Security equipment and systems
- Security Fencing
- Security Lighting
- Surveillance Systems,
- Detection Devices,
- Access Control Equipment,
- Operation limitations of security equipment and systems,
- Testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment and systems
Port Facility Security Plan
- Purpose of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
- Contents of the PFSP
- Security Organization
- Security Level Ship/Port Facility
- Access To Disabled Persons
- Confidentiality issues
- Development of the PFSP
- Approval of the PFSP
- Implementation of the PFSP
- Maintenance and modification of the PFSP
- PFSP modification
Part 4: Threat Identification & Response – Port Facility Security Actions
Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response
- Recognition and detection of weapons dangerous substances and devices
- Methods of physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
- Implementing and coordinating searches,
- Coordinating searches
- Susceptive places for search in the port facility
- Recognition of persons posing potential security risks
- Techniques used to circumvent security measures
- Crowd management and control techniques
Port Facility Security Actions
- Actions required by different security levels
- Maintaining the security of the ship/port interface
- Usage of the Declaration of Security
- Implementation of security procedures
Day 5: Emergency Preparedness – Security Administration & Training
Emergency Preparedness, Drills, And Exercises
- Contingency planning
- Security drills and exercises
- Security incident scenarios
- Assessment of security drills and exercises
Security Administration
- Documentation and records
- Reporting security incidents
- Monitoring and control
- Security audits and inspections
- Reporting Nonconformities
Security Training
- Training requirements
- Instructional techniques
About Istanbul
Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.
Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul
Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.
On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:
- Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
- Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
- Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
- Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
- Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
- Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
- Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
- Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
- Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
- Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.