Key Benefits:
Minister of Equipment, Transportation, Housing, Tourism and the Sea,
In view of the International Convention on the Training Standards of Seafarers, 1978 Issued by Decree No. 84-387 of 11 May 1984, as amended in its annex by the amendments adopted in 1995, published by Decree No. 97-754 of 2 July 1997;
In view of the 1974 International Convention for the Protection of human life at sea published by Decree No 80-369 of 14 May 1980 and amended;
Given the international code for the safety of ships and port facilities (ISPS Code);
In view of Directive 2001 /25/EC of the European Parliament On 4 April 2001 concerning the minimum level of training for seafarers;
In light of Decree No. 99-439 of 25 May 1999 as amended relating to the issue of professional maritime training qualifications and the conditions governing the performance of duties on board Commercial and fishing vessels and armed pleasure craft with a crew role;
In view of the Order of October 9, 1972, on the terms and conditions under which educational institutions other than schools Seafarers are allowed to compete for maritime vocational training;
In view of the decree of 16 April 1986 on conditions of physical fitness for the profession of seafarer on board commercial, fishing and recreational vessels,
Arrête :
The company security officer training certificate is issued to candidates who meet the following conditions:
1. Justify the training of the Company Security Officer at a certified training centre, the program of which is specified in the schedule to this Order; and
2. Have successfully passed the knowledge test to demonstrate that they have met the minimum standard defined by the aforementioned ISPS Code. An instruction from the Director of Maritime Affairs and Seafarers specifies the terms of this control.
Company security officer training referred to in section 2 of this Order shall be certified by the Director of the Maritime School Establishment or the Administration Training Centre Vessel that delivered the training.
The request for the issue of the training certificate referred to in this Order, together with the necessary supporting documents, shall be lodged with the maritime affairs department on which the training centre depends. Registered.
The holder of a company security officer training certificate may claim to be certified as a ship security officer.
The Director of Maritime Affairs and Seafarers is responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
A N N E X E
COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER
Minimum Training Duration: 32 hours
I. -Course Objectives
Individuals who have successfully completed this course must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Company Security Officer as defined in Section A/ 11.2 of the ISPS Code. Follows, without a complete list:
1. Provide advice on the degree of threat to the vessel, using appropriate security assessments and other relevant information.
2. Ensure that ship security assessments are conducted.
3. Ensure the development, submission for approval and the implementation and maintenance of the vessel security plan.
4. Ensure that the vessel security plan is appropriately amended to correct deficiencies and ensure that it meets the vessel's safety requirements.
5. Make arrangements for internal audits and reviews of security-related activities.
6. Make arrangements for the initial and subsequent audits of the vessel by the recognized authority or agency.
7. Ensure that defects and non-conformances identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, safety inspections and compliance checks are corrected quickly.
8. Increase awareness of safety and vigilance.
9. Ensure that the personnel responsible for the safety of the vessel have received adequate training.
10. Ensure effective communication and cooperation between the ship security officer and relevant port facility security officers.
11. Ensure that safety and security requirements are consistent.
12. Ensure that, when using ship security plans from the same company or a fleet of vessels, each ship's plan accurately reflects the information specific to that vessel.
13. Ensure that any other arrangement or equivalent arrangement approved for a particular ship or group of vessels is implemented and maintained.
II. -
Module Training Program " Prevention of unlawful acts 1 " (PAI1C): 3 hours
1. Measures to prevent weapons, dangerous substances and devices intended for use against persons, ships or port facilities being transported on board the ship.
2. Measures to prevent unauthorized access to the vessel and restricted access areas on board.
3. Emergency situations regarding security and how to deal with it (possible scenario study).
3.1. Control of the ship by poorly intentioned external elements:
3.1.1. Avaries to ship by explosive, other acts;
3.1.2. Creation of toxic pollution;
3.1.3. Hostage taking;
3.1.4. Decommissioning of the ship's vital systems;
3.1.5. Treatment of abandoned packages and anonymous packages.
3.2. External attack by:
3.2.1. A suicide bomber, a frog man, a car bomb ... ;
3.2.2. Intentional order;
3.2.3. Missile attack, firearm ...
Module " Prevention of unlawful acts 2 " (PAI2C): 3 hours
1. Techniques used to conduct a physical search and non-invasive inspection methods.
2. Perform and coordinate a search.
3. Recognition and detection of dangerous weapons, substances and devices.
4. Establishing a hazardous equipment search plan.
Module " Prevention of unlawful acts 3 " (PAI3C): 3 hours
1. Risk assessment methods for security, threat and vulnerability.
2. Techniques used to circumvent security measures.
3. Characteristics and behaviour of persons who may compromise security on a non-discriminatory basis.
4. Treatment of confidential information and communications related to security.
5. Handling an anonymous call.
6. Mechanisms for controlling access to the vessel (including pass systems).
Module " Port security " (SPOC): 6 hours
1. Security measures in port facilities and during commercial operations.
2. Procedures for dealing with threats to security or security breaches, including provisions for maintaining essential ship/port interface operations.
3. Security aspects of cargo handling and supply delivery, and coordination of these aspects with other personnel and appropriate port facility officials.
4. Tour of a port facility, study of security installations.
Module " Responsibility of the parties concerned " (RESC): 1 hour
1. Security related responsibilities:
1.1. From the ship's security officer;
1.2. Captain (captain's discretion in ship safety and security);
1.3. On-board personnel;
1.4. From the Company Security Officer;
1.5. From the port facility security officer.
2. Embarking authorized persons by Government.
Module " SOLAS ISPS " (SOIC): 5 hours
1. Overview of international terrorism and its implications for the global economy.
2. Requirements for the control and compliance measures stipulated in Regulation XI-2/9 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as amended:
2.1. Navigation Safety and Security (AIS);
2.2. Ship Security Alert System;
2.3. Vessel identification number;
2.4. Right to repair for vessels unduly delayed or retained;
2.5. Control of vessels intending to enter a port (with obligation to inform vessel of proposed measures).
3. Requirements for verification and certification of compliance with the requirements of the ISPS Code:
3.1. Security plan control;
3.2. Safety statement based on risk posed by ship-to-ship interface activities and document retention time by ship.
Module " Ship security " (SURC): 3 hours
1. International, European and French requirements relating to the safety of the ship and port facility.
2. Competent authorities to be notified in case of breach of security.
3. Meaning of the different levels of security and the requirements arising from it:
3.1. Establishment of security levels, response to ships reporting a security problem, at level 3, dissemination as necessary of appropriate guidance to port/ship facilities likely to be affected;
3.2. The difference between ship security level and port;
3.3. Concordance with pirate vigie.
4. Security aspects of the ship's layout.
5. Need to ensure consistency in safety and security requirements.
6. The need to take into account the personal suitability, comfort and privacy of the ship's personnel and its ability to maintain its effectiveness over long periods.
Module " Security plan " (SSPC): 4 hours
1. Elements of a ship security plan and related measures and procedures.
2. Procedures for internal audits, inspections, monitoring and continuous monitoring of security activities specified in a ship security plan.
3. Record keeping related to training, exercises and training, security-related events, reporting on security breaches and changes in security level.
4. Procedures for establishing, reviewing and finalizing a security declaration.
5. Procedures for Development, Submission for Approval, Implementation and Management of a Ship Safety Plan.
Module " Crowd management " (GFOC): 1 hour
1. Techniques for managing and controlling crowds.
Module " Hardware " (MATC): 1 hour
1. Description of security hardware and systems, usage limits:
1.1. AIS;
1.2. Camera;
1.3. Badge;
1.4. Identity document;
1.5. Detection portals ...
2. Procedures for the inspection, testing, calibration and maintenance at sea of security equipment or systems.
3. Radiation protection basics.
Module " Training " (FORMC): 2 hours
1. Training, exercises and training associated with a ship security plan.
2. Ensure that shipboard personnel understand their security responsibilities in order to perform the tasks assigned to them.
3. Personnel training technology on board and on shore.
III. -Stakeholder Competencies
Instructors must have sufficient experience in marine security and must be aware of the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended and of the ISPS Code.
Instructors Must have a good knowledge of the teaching methods.
The PAI1C module should be provided by a French army officer specializing in security problems or by a person with equivalent knowledge.
The module PAI2C shall be provided by an instructor with proven experience in the search of ships.
The PAI3C shall be performed by a security professional with proven professional experience of internal security.
The FORTM should be provided by an intervener with proven pedagogy skills.
The SPOC must be provided by a port officer or by a person with an equivalent knowledge of port security.
Modules RESC, SOIC, SURC, SSPC will have to be provided by trainers who have served as officers on commercial vessels.
The GFOC module will need to be delivered by a person with real expertise in the field of managing the Crowd.
The MATC module should be provided by a trainer with sufficient technical skills.
Done at Paris, December 5, 2003.
For the Minister and by delegation:
The Director of Maritime Affairs
and seafarers,
M. Aymeric
