• Relationship between international requirements and domestic regulations
• Security vulnerabilities and techniques used to circumvent security measures
• The meaning and the consequential requirements of the different Maritime Security Levels.
• Knowledge of current security threats and patterns
• Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices
• Security Policy and duties of personnel with specific security duties.
• Procedures for conducting inspections and monitoring of restricted areas
• The vessel as a potentially vulnerable entity (for example, an LPG tanker)
• Special measures to enhance security and understanding security levels
• Access control systems
• Security documentation and communication
• Methods for recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of behavioral characteristics of persons and patterns likely to threaten security
• Crowd management and control techniques (if applicable)
• Security documentation including the DoS
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plan

• Personnel seeking VPSSD/PFSSD endorsements

DAY 1

• Lecture: Maritime Security Historic Perspective
• Lecture: Maritime Security Policy
• Lecture: ISPS Code for V&FPSSD
• Lecture: Security Responsibilities VFPSSD
• Lecture: Threat Analysis
• Lecture: Ship and Port Security for V&FPSSD
• Workshop: Security Equipment – Film
• Workshop: Search Methods
• Workshop: Threat Identification, Recognition And Response – Film
• Lecture: Crowd Management
• Lecture: ISPS Code Security Levels
• Lecture: Access Control and Monitoring
• Workshop: Assault Tactic
• Lecture: Emergency Preparedness, Training and Drills
• V&FPSSD Exam