Maritime Security
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Georgian College’s Great Lakes International Marine Training and Research Centre (GLIMTRC) is very pleased to announce a new partnership with MacDonnell Security Risk Management located in Halifax NS.
This partnership will enable MacDonnell and GLIMTRC to combine forces allowing each organization to focus on their core competency, while continuing to deliver cost-effective, timely security training programs and certification to the marine industry.
MacDonnell’s Ship Security Officer Course dates are:
- Nanaimo, BC: August 17, 2011
- Halifax, NS: August 17, 2011
- St John’s, NF: August 17, 2011
- Victoria, BC: August 29, 2011
- Thunder Bay, ON: August 29, 2011
- Toronto, ON: August 29, 2011
- Quebec City, QC: August 29, 2011
- Prince Rupert, BC: August 29, 2011
- Montreal, QC: August 29, 2011
- Hamilton, ON: September 14, 2011
- Hamilton, ON: October 5, 2011
- Toronto, ON: October 13, 2011
To register, please contact Toyah Riches of MacDonnell Security Risk Management directly at 902-425-3980 or you can download a registration form: http://www.macdonnellgroup.com/MARITIME_SECURITY_TRAINING/2010%20Maritime%20Security%20Registration%20Form.pdf and fax it to 902-423-7593
Ship Security Officer Certificate of Proficiency
STCW Compliant Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer (in accordance with Regulation VI/5 of STCW Convention, Section AVI/5 of STCW Code and Part 8 of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations)
Please note that effective January 1, 2008 all seafarers sailing in the capacity of Ship Security Officer will have to show evidence of being qualified to serve in that position. The Ship Security Officer mandatory requirement only applies to SOLAS ships as defined in the MTSR.
As of July 1, 2009, a vessel security officer on a SOLAS ship will be required to hold a certificate of proficiency as a ship security officer issued under Part 8 of the MTSR.
The Ship Security Officer course was revised by Transport Canada’s Marine Security Operations in 2008.
If you took the Ship Security Officer Course prior to January 1, 2008 you will be required to apply for the Ship Security Officer Certificate of Proficiency before July 1, 2009 as Transport Canada will recognize the old Ship Security Course content.
If you did not visit Transport Canada prior to July 1, 2009, Transport Canada will no longer recognize your Ship Security Officer training certificate and you will be required to retake the new Ship Security Officer course.
Company Security Officer (CSO)
Georgian College’s Great Lakes International Marine Training and Research Centre (GLIMTRC) is very pleased to announce a new partnership with MacDonnell Security Risk Management located in Halifax NS.
This partnership will enable MacDonnell and GLIMTRC to combine forces allowing each organization to focus on their core competency, while continuing to deliver cost-effective, timely security training programs and certification to the marine industry.
MacDonnell’s Company Security Officer Course dates are:
- TBA
Marine Facility Security Officer (MFSO)
Georgian College’s Great Lakes International Marine Training and Research Centre (GLIMTRC) is very pleased to announce a new partnership with MacDonnell Security Risk Management located in Halifax NS.
This partnership will enable MacDonnell and GLIMTRC to combine forces allowing each organization to focus on their core competency, while continuing to deliver cost-effective, timely security training programs and certification to the marine industry.
MacDonnell’s Marine Facility Security Officer Course dates are:
- Halifax, NS: August 18, 2011
- Victoria, BC: August 22, 2011
- Thunder Bay, ON: August 22, 2011
- Toronto, ON: August 22, 2011
- Quebec City, QC: August 22, 2011
- Montreal, QC: August 22, 2011
- Nanaimo, BC: August 24, 2011
- Montreal, QC: September 6, 2011
- Halifax, NS: September 6, 2011
- Hamilton, ON: September 12, 2011
- Vanvouver, BC: September 12, 2011
- Hamilton, ON: October 3, 2011
- Toronto, ON: October 11, 2011
To register, please contact Toyah Riches of MacDonnell Security Risk Management directly at 902-425-3980 or you can download a registration form: http://www.macdonnellgroup.com/MARITIME_SECURITY_TRAINING/2010%20Maritime%20Security%20Registration%20Form.pdf and fax it to 902-423-7593.
Persons with Security Responsibilities
The course is based upon the Canadian Marine Transportation Security Act, IMO ISPS Code, amendments to SOLAS 1974 and the Transport Canada Security and Emergency Preparedness’ guidelines and directives for Marine Facility Personnel with security responsibilities. Course content includes techniques and skills required to become familiar with security operations & techniques, security equipment and methods of operation. Emphasis is placed on awareness of threats and terrorist methods of operation as well as the need and means to remain vigilant. Requirements of the Marine Transportation Security Act and Regulations will be met with reference to pertinent Acts, Regulations, Codes, International Resolutions, Administrative Guides and Industry Standards. Reference will be made to the United States Government requirements and guidelines for Port Facilities.
MacDonnell’s Persons With Security Responsibilities Course dates are:
- Hamilton, ON: October 4, 2011
- Toronto, ON: October 12, 2011
To register, please contact Toyah Riches of MacDonnell Security Risk Management directly at 902-425-3980 or you can download a registration form: http://www.macdonnellgroup.com/MARITIME_SECURITY_TRAINING/2010%20Maritime%20Security%20Registration%20Form.pdf and fax it to 902-423-7593.
Scope:
This interactive course is comprised of 18 hours of classroom activity, usually delivered over a 3 day period. It is designed to meet the needs of those individuals requiring the skills to perform internal audits of security activities performed under a marine facility security plan and to satisfy auditing requirement set out in the Marine Transportation Security Regulations. The focus of the course is on group workshops and hands-on practical auditing experience.
Objectives:
To aquire in-house auditing skills to meet these requirements instead of using third party auditors. The value of these skill sets can be applied beyond maritime security and used to audit other procedures and processes within the company including safety and environmental requirements.
Key topics include:
Auditing Inspection requirements
Auditing Security Procedures
Auditing Drills and Exercises
Workshops on:
Preparing for an audit
Conducting sample audits
Making appropriate audit conclusions
Developing an annual audit program
Learning to use the Audit Checklist Form
Period Reviews of the Security Documents and Security Plan
Audit Reports and the Issue of Amendments
MacDonnell’s Auditor Course dates are:
- St. John’s, NF: August 22, 2011
- Halifax, NS: August 22, 2011
- Prince Rupert, BC: August 22, 2011
- Montreal, QC: August 24, 2011
- Quebec City, QC: August 24, 2011
- Toronto, ON: August 24, 2011
- Thunder Bay, ON: August 24, 2011
- Victoria, BC: August 24, 2011
- Vancouver, BC: September 14, 2011
- Hamilton, ON: October 5, 2011
- Toronto, ON: October 13, 2011
To register, please contact Toyah Riches of MacDonnell Security Risk Management directly at 902-425-3980 or you can download a registration form: http://www.macdonnellgroup.com/MARITIME_SECURITY_TRAINING/2010%20Maritime%20Security%20Registration%20Form.pdf and fax it to 902-423-7593.
Port Workers Security Awareness Course
Scope:
Employers of port personnel and vessel crews are required by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) to have some basic maritime security awareness training. In Canada, the training topics are defined in Section 214 and Section 308 of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations. Candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by MacDonnell Security Training Provider.
Objectives:
To meet the regulatory training requirements and for port and vessel peronnel to have an appropriate knowledge base on maritime security requirements and understanding of relevant security measures being implemented within your marine facility or onboard your vessel.
Key Topics Include: The course is completed within 4 hrs and covers:
Maritime Security Awareness and Developments
Canadian Maritime Security Framework
Security Plan Requirements
Consent to search and authorized screening
Reporting suspicious persons, activities or objects
Recognition of Weapons, Explosive Devices or other dangerous items
Performing Search Activities
Implementing Response Procedures
MacDonnell’s Port Workers Security Awareness Course dates are:
- TBA
To register, please contact Toyah Riches of MacDonnell Security Risk Management directly at 902-425-3980 or you can download a registration form: http://www.macdonnellgroup.com/MARITIME_SECURITY_TRAINING/2010%20Maritime%20Security%20Registration%20Form.pdf and fax it to 902-423-7593.
Other Maritime Security Courses
MacDonnell does offer a variety of Maritime Security Courses.
Please check their web site at www.macdonnell.com for course offerings.
Page last updated Aug 11, 2011
