STCW introduced mandatory training for Ship Security Officer on 1st January 2008 under Chapter VI, Code A–VI/5.
Now with the increasing number of piracy and armed robbery incidents happening in many parts of the world, STCW amendment 2010 has made security training obligatory for all seafarers with designated security duties w.e.f. 1st January 2014. This is to provide them with the knowledge and training to implement procedures to make their ship a more secure place.
Course Duration
Internship Opportunity
Internship is an essential part for becoming a Certified Marine Deck Officer after successfully completion of the 3 year degree program. Cadets will complete the 12 months internship onboard Merchant Navy Ships. This aims at providing the Cadets an exposure to ship board environment and an opportunity to develop practical skills in operations, maintenance and safety.
Campus Recruitment
Assured placement assistance in top top global shipping companies.
Eligibility
The course provides participants with the knowledge required to empower personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Table A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.
On completion of the stipulated periods on the ship and passing Competency Examinations conducted by Directorate General of shipping, Government of India, the Junior Officer progressively climbs the hierarchy level through the ranks and eventually become eligible to be posted as Captain/Master on a Merchant Ship. The exposure in Merchant Navy Career helps a person grow in every aspect.
Merchant Navy Career is within itself a blend of variety in a single domain. During the Journey of this career one gains adaptability, awareness and professionalism while circumnavigating the Globe. Being on board the Merchant Ship an officer learns good communication skills and gathers extreme resourcefulness and acquires a high level of discipline.
The Merchant Navy being a lucrative and an adventurous work line demands great amount of hard work and dedication. A very rigorous training imparted in Merchant Navy makes the Deck Officer achieve high level of expertise in the field to work diligently over the years. Unexpected situations and emergencies provide a widespread knowledge and experience in facing and dealing them and keeps one on his toes.