Vessel Security Officer (Yacht) Qualification
This is the definitive course for the training of Charter Yacht Skippers in the proficiency of yacht security and is a compulsory part of yacht certification (power or sail) under the ISPS Code.
The principal topics covered include
- Understanding the ISPS Code
- Yacht security assessment
- The yacht security plan
- The security management of tenders
- Recognizing threat scenarios
- Determining levels of security
- Preparing a vessel's search plan
- Recognition of persons posing a threat
- Threat situations
- Duties of the Vessel Security Officer (Yacht)
- On-scene security survey
- Introduction to weapons – firearms & security equipment
- Dealing with piracy, hijack and kidnapping
The two-day course concludes with a short examination to assess that the candidate has gained an acceptable understanding of the course content. Successful candidates will be qualified as a Vessel Security Officer (Yacht).
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