STCW Ship Security Officer

STCW Ship Security Officer

This Seafarer.online course provides the knowledge and certification required for seafarers intending to fulfil the role of Ship Security Officer.

Norwegian Maritime Authority Approved

Important Information:

After completing your course and receiving your training certificate, you will need to upload it to the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s website to obtain your official Certificate of Proficiency, which is now issued digitally. This process is quick, secure, and user-friendly.

Many flag states (Such as Norway and Liberia) are transitioning to digital certification systems, allowing for faster and more reliable verification by Port State Control. We are proud to be one of the first training providers to adopt this new approach. Uploading your certificate takes just a few minutes and ensures your credentials are safely stored and easily accessible online.

Please note that a fee of approximately €60  is payable directly to the Norwegian Maritime Authority for this service.

159,00 €

IMPORTANT  – Check your training organisation

Before enrolling with any training provider (even if it’s not us – we won’t take it personally!), it is essential to verify that the organisation is officially approved as a training provider to deliver STCW courses by the flag state they advertise (for us, that’s the Norwegian Maritime Authority). Sadly, there have been instances of online companies offering training without the required accreditation and certification being invalidated as a result. You can find our approval as a training organisation here

Course Scope

This Seafarer.Online course will expand the knowledge of seafarers in the security risks associated with shipping and the maritime world and explain the duties that the Ship Security Officer may be required to undertake as part of a Ship Security Plan (SSP). The course is written in compliance with –

  • IMO model course 3.19,
  • STCW reg. A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW 78
  • ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) code

Target Audience

This course is intended for individuals seeking to become a Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Required experience

12 months sea service – You will need to upload sea service verification in order to complete the course.

Course delivery

This course is delivered though our online e-learning portal. An internet connection is required to complete the course.

This course is delivered in English.

Course duration

The course will take approximately 12 hours to complete. The learning portal saves your progress so learners can take as many breaks as needed.

Course content

The course is split into 8 modules –

1 – Introduction
2 –  Understanding Maritime Security Policies
3 – Security Responsibilities
4 – Ship Security Assessment
5 – Recognizing Security Equipment and Transiting High Risk Areas
6 – Threat identification, Recognition and response
7- Ship Security Actions
8 – Emergency Preparedness

Course assessment

The final assessment consists of a multiple choice test. The learner must achieve a score of at least 75% to pass.

Each candidate will also be required to complete a  coursework module. This must be signed off by the Master on the vessel and submitted to Seafarer.Online for verification.

(Please allow 5 working days for the verification to be completed)

Flag state approval

This course is approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority

After completing your course and receiving your training certificate, you will need to upload it, along with your ID and Seafarer’s medical certificate, to the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s website to obtain your official Certificate of Proficiency.

This is a quick and straightforward process and an email will be sent explaining the process that needs to be followed.

Please note that a fee of approximately €60 is payable directly to the Norwegian Maritime Authority for this service (Currently 682 NOK)

Further details can be found on the NMA website – https://www.sdir.no/en/Seafarers/Certificates/How-to-apply-for-a-personal-maritime-certificate/

Flag acceptance

This course is accepted by the UK Flag, Cayman Islands, Panama & Liberia – plus many more!

Please ensure that this course is suitable for your needs and accepted by your company/vessel flag prior to purchase.

ID Check

Prior to a certificate being issued an ID check will be completed. This is a Norwegian flag requirement . Instructions will be sent via email after purchase.

Bulk Orders

Please get in touch with the team to discuss bulk purchases, we offer generous discounts for orders of 5+ learners. Our learning portal makes registering multiple users a simple and efficient process.

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