UK MCA Approved STCW & ISPS Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certification in London - MUSC
Located in London, Wavetrain provides training & consultancy services to the international shipping and commercial yacht sectors, as well as port authorities, government agencies, and operators worldwide. Wavetrain Offers Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants (MUSC) SSO Course onboard HQS Wellington in London.
This UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), and Marshall Islands approved training program provides ship’s officers with the knowledge and skills to carry out their duties as a designated Ship Security Officer (SSO), in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS ) Code. The course also incorporates the 2010 Manila amendments. This course is provided by MUSC London.
Wavetrain also regularly conducts training at a client’s own venue, anywhere worldwide, including in Africa and the Middle East. This certification is UK MCA and Marshal Islands approved and recognized worldwide.
Also available - SSO and Company Security Officer combined training in London
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certification
- Course: ISPS and STCW Code compliant SSO certification
- Duration: 3 days
- Venue: On board HQS Wellington in London
- Approval: UK MCA (through MUSC)
- Suitable for: Persons nominated as a SSO
- Accepted by: UK MCA, Marshal Islands and international recognition
- Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 months seagoing service on vessels over 80gt or 24M
SSO Course Content
- Duties of a Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Understanding the ISPS Code
- Current Maritime Security threats
- Ship Security surveys and assessment
- Ship Security Plan
- Security measures required at each security level
- Techniques to circumvent security
- Piracy and vessel hardening
- Dealing with stowaways.
- Searching
- Identifying weapons and improvised explosive devices
- Monitoring ship security
- Information and Cyber Security
- Security training and drills
- Plus more
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 3, 2027
