Cognicert Private Ship Security Manager Course

Cognicert UK Limited http://cognicert.com ISO 28007 is widely known for providing the Requirements for Ships and Marine Technology for Private Maritime Security Companies. ISO 28007 was introduced to address the safety and legal implications of employing Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board ships through a risk-based approach. It provides guidelines and sector-specific requirements that PMSC, who already comply with ISO 28000, can implement to demonstrate that they provide appropriate PCASP services on board ships. ISO 28007 builds on ISO 28000 to help you design and implement your maritime security management controls like deploying armed guards as well identifying the impact of your operation and how to prevent negative impact. This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise and knowledge to support an organization in implementing and Auditing maritime security management on board of a ship as specified in ISO 28007. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to appropriately manage risks in compliance with the requirements of ISO 28000. This standard specifies minimum requirements for effective private security response and provides the basis for command and control, operational information, coordination within an security incident response organization. ISO 28007 outlines global best practice for establishing command and control organizational structures and procedures, decision support, traceability and information management in preparedness and response to ship security incidences. Learning objectives

To understand the implementation of security Management by adhering to the framework and principles of ISO 28007
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques required for the effective management of risk in an organization
To understand the relationship between the components of a security operations Management process, including responsibility, strategy, acquisition, performance, conformance, and human behavior
Drafting and implementing Security and Optimisation strategies,
Enforcement and impact management

For whom:

Ship Security Supervisor
Ship Security Manager
Ship Security Officer

Certification Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive Cognicert Ship Security Management Professional Certificate from Cognicert Limited UK. Course Content Ship Security Management Planning

Ship Security Management Principles
Other Ship Security Management System
Ship Security Management Tools
Context of Ship Security Management
Ship Security Stakeholders requirement management
Legal requirements
Ship Security Risk Management
Ship Security Management Plan

Ship Security Operations Management

Financial stability of the organization
Outsourcing and subcontracting
Insurance
Authorization and licensing of firearms and security related equipment
Selection, background screening and vetting of security personnel, including PCASP
Firearms and other training
Ship Security documents and record management
Command and control of security personnel including security team, size, composition and equipment
Size and composition of security team
Guidance on the Use of Force
Incident management and emergency response
Incident monitoring, reporting and investigation
Scene management and protection of evidence
Casualty management
Health safety environment
Client complaints, grievance procedures and whistle blowing

Ship Security performance monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and auditing techniques and evidences
Monitoring and evaluating Ship Security Performance
Auditing Ship Security Performance
Evaluating and Reviewing Ship Security Activities

Improving Ship Security performance

Implementing Corrective actions
Risk Mitigation and Preventive actions

Training Methodologies

Case Study
Individual Exercises
Role Play
Group Exercises
Group Presentation
Examination

TRAINING DATES	EXAM	APPLICATION DEADLINE	LATE APPLICATION	ONLINE FEE	SELF-STUDY FEE	ENROL
4–8 May 2026	8 May 2026	13 April 2026	20 April 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol
24–28 August 2026	28 August 2026	30 July 2026	3 August 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol
16–20 November 2026	20 November 2026	19 October 2026	4 November 2026	£1,200	£500	Enrol

Cognicert Private Ship Security Manager Course

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