MTCS Ltd offer two bespoke maritime security courses. With recent highlighted events off the Horn of Africa, maritime security is becoming a notable current topic. MTCS Ltd provide a structured and detailed series of courses to train and certify individuals in the roles of both Maritime Security Officer and Ship Security officer.

Maritime Security Officer training

• Four day course incorporating both Company and Ship Security Officer training

Ship Security Officer certification

• Covers the mandatory training required for SSO grade over a three day course

Both courses cover in depth;

• Security awareness
  • ISPS code
  • Security levels
  • Security threats
• Security search including: -
  • Vehicles
  • Buildings
  • Persons & personal effects
  • Cargo & ships stores
  • Recognition of firearms, explosives and incendiary devices [also available as a separate course]
• Contingency planning & response
  • Security threats
  • Breaches of security
  • Emergency situations

• Team leadership & development skills including: -
  • Assertive communications
  • Teams & team dynamics
  • Leadership
  • Improving performance & behaviour
  • Training & Coaching
  • Ship security survey and assessments
  • Port facility security survey and assessments
  • Underwater video survey by observation ROV (remotely operated vehicle).
  • Port facility security planning
  • Organisation & co-ordination of drills and training exercises
  • Contingency planning

Both courses can be tailored and privately booked for corporate clients, please call the office to discuss this further.