Vessel Security Officer Course

What will I learn?

Boost your career as a Private Security professional with our Vessel Security Officer Training. Get important skills in making better security plans, using the latest technology, and improving how the crew are trained. Learn well about international rules for maritime security, including the ISPS Code, and how to put good systems in place to control who comes on board. Get better at checking for risks in dangerous sea areas and explaining tricky things clearly. Join us to make sure your vessel is safe and follows all the rules.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Make security plans to protect the vessel.

Use the latest technology for security at sea.

Learn international rules for maritime security and following the rules properly.

Train the crew well and put emergency plans in place.

Check carefully for risks in dangerous sea areas.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.