Ship Security Officer (SSO) Online

incorporating Company Security Officer

Course also known as: SSO

Ship Security Officer

Qualifies participants for an appointed security officer role, responsible for ensuring the security of a Ship. AMSA approved, meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/5 and Code Section A-VI/5, Table A-VI/5. This course meets the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Company Security Officer

Qualifies participants for an appointed security officer role, responsible for ensuring the security the Company. Meets the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and IMO Model Course 3.20.

The course meets the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which was developed by the IMO to apply to Ships and Port facilities all over the world. The Ship Security Officer is approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Who should participate?

Australian and international participants who wish to work as appointed security officers on ships and in companies. If outside Australia, please confirm with your maritime authority that they will accept the certification outcomes of the course.

Certification

The following certificates will be issued by AMC to participants who successfully complete* this course (please note both certificates meet the requirements of the ISPS Code):

  • Ship Security Officers (AMSA approved), meeting the requirements of STCW Reg VI/5 and Code Section A-VI/5, Table A-VI/5
  • Company Security Officer (CSO)

*100% attendance, full participation and completion of all exercises is required.

Approved By

Australian Maritime Safety Authority

Accepted By 

Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping  |  Bahamas Maritime Authority  |  Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority  |  Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands  |  Marine Department of Hong Kong  |  Liberian Registry  |  Republic of Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator  |  Panama Maritime Authority.


  • Duration: Online, approximately 21 hours
  • AMSA Approved Course
  • Course Options: (GST exempt)
    Course Fee | Online | $1,405

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Face to face courses

Cancellations up to 15 working days prior to the scheduled date will be accepted without penalty. Cancellations less than 15 working days will be subject to 100% cancellation fee.

AMC Search reserves the right to cancel the course 15 working days prior to the scheduled date if insufficient registrations are received. Any fees paid for cancelled courses will be refunded in full.

When making flight bookings please ensure you book on a fully refundable basis.

Online course registrations

Payment of course fees, or authorisation to invoice from your company, is required before access to the online learning environment is provided. Please note, it will take between 2-4 business days to provide your access to the online course if you have not studied previously with AMC Search, the Australian Maritime College or the University of Tasmania.


Self-funded registrations

Once payment is requested, it must be received by the stated deadline. If payment is not received and no contact has been made by that deadline, AMC Search reserves the right to remove you from the course.


Company sponsored registrations

All company-sponsored registrations must be supported by a valid Purchase Order (PO) within 7 days of registration. Please send the PO to AMCS.courses@utas.edu.au and include the student’s name in the subject line. If these requirements are not met, AMC Search reserves the right to remove the student from the course.

Payment methods accepted:

  • Register now and pay later (payment required 15 days before the course starts)
  • Credit Card (online or via (03) 6324-9850)
  • Bank Deposit
  • Company sponsorship.

Detailed payment options are available here.

A participant successfully completing the Ship Security Officer programme will be able to:

  • Describe recommended practices and procedures listed in international regulations and policies regarding ship security
  • Develop a threat assessment and risk analysis based on available intelligence information
  • Identify characteristics and behaviour patterns of persons who may be likely to commit unlawful acts
  • Recognise and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices
  • Identify common crowd behaviours
  • Develop and implement a ship security plan
  • Demonstrate the elements of a security assessment and propose modifications to an existing plan

Online Delivery