Ship Security - Ship Security Officers Course (SSO)

The Ship Security Officers Course (SSO) is a mandatory requirement for those looking to work in the Maritime Security Industry.  

Clearwater Special Projects Ltd are approved to run the (SSO) course which includes the Anti-Piracy Section of training. This new course provides our usual high standards of instruction and fits nicely into 3 DAYS.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will be fully authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) which will allow you to conduct the duties of a SSO as listed in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, which is an International requirement for all shipping and the security of vessels.

 Ship Security Officers Course Approved by the Maritime And Coastguard Agency

Our course is the mandatory standard and covers the following (To detail a few points): 

Our Course covers:

• Understanding of the ISPS code (International Ship & Port Security)
• Provide Knowledge for the Ship Security Officer (SSO)
• Construct and understand a Ship Security Assessment (SSA)
• Construct and understand a Ship Security Plan (SSP)
• The roles of the Company Security Officer (CSO), Ship Security Officer (SSO) and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
• Relevant Security Equipment and understanding their use
• Piracy hotspots

Other Specialist Subjects covered:

Knowledge of SOLAS (Safety of Life At Sea) legislation
Search Plans and Techniques
Threat Assessments
Profile of a Terrorist and Terrorist Groups
 Weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices

Course Dates for 2012:

April 30 / May 1 / 2
May 28 / 29 / 30
July 23 / 24/ 25
September 24 / 25 / 26
November 19 / 20 / 21
December 17 / 18 / 19

Course Fees, Deposits and Methods of Payment:· 

The cost for the 3 DAY Ship Security Officers Course with Anti-Piracy Training
£650.00

Prices Include VAT

If you wish to stay with us at Netley Hall for the duration of the course (2 nights self catering) or within local accommodation, we can arrange this for you, accommodation is not included in the course fee.

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To guarantee your place on the course you can pay either the full fee or a deposit of £200
If you pay a deposit only, the remaining payment is due three weeks before the course start date.
 
This fee includes full teaching, certification fees and VAT. It does not include food or accommodation.

We can take payment with any of the following cards:



To pay by card please call us on +44 (0) 1743719109

If you wish to pay by cheque please make your payment to Clearwater Special Projects Ltd.  

Please submit either your full payment or deposit to:

Clearwater Special Projects Ltd
Netley Hall
Dorrington, Shrewsbury,
Shropshire, SY5 7JZ
United Kingdom

Payments can also be made directly through bank transfer, if you require our banking informaiton please contact us on the telephone number above or email us directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


If you are a member of the Close Protection Federation, you are entitled to a discount on this course, for more information please contact us on:
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Places are very limited and if you wish to attend or have any further questions, please contact us on:

01743 719109
+44 (0) 1743 719109 from outside the UK 

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