Who should attend
The course is designed specifically for individuals who wish to gain more knowledge in their current maritime security field, or wish to move into maritime security as a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).
Course highlights
Participants will be able to complete all duties required of a Port Facility Security Officer in ISPS-designated port facilities, including the development, implementation, revision and maintenance of the port facility security plan and liaison with ship security and company security officers.
This course meets the requirements of SOLAS Chapter XI – 2, the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
Key facts
Start Date(s)
Monday 3 March 2025 – Wednesday 5 March 2025
Monday 17 November 2025 – Wednesday 19 November 2025
Duration
Three days
Time
8am - 4pm
Study location(s)
Study method
In-class
Domestic fees
$837 (approx.)
International fees (NZD)
NZD$837 (approx.)
Course code
941.515
Offered by
School of NZ Maritime
Entry requirements
Ship Security Officer & Port Facility Officer courses are taught in conjunction.
- Students who attend the 2-day Ship Security Officers (SSO) Course are eligible to obtain Company Security Officer (CSO) as an additional certificate.
- Students who attend the 3-day Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO) Course are eligible to obtain additional certificates covered within the PFSO course i.e. Ship Security Officer (SSO) and/or Company Security Officer (CSO).
Please notify the New Zealand Maritime School City Campus reception at the time of your enrolment as there is an additional charge of $25 per certificate.
Course structure
This course includes:
- Introduction to International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
- Roles of Company Security Officer (CSO) and Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Security requirements and security administration including drills, exercises and protection
- Crowd management techniques
- Emergency preparedness.
