This course aims to equip designated personnel with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO), as defined in section A/2.1.8 & A/17.2 of the ISPS Code. 

Objective: Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities of Port Facility Security Officer, which include, but are not limited to:

• conducting an initial comprehensive security survey of the port facility taking into account the relevant Port Facility Security Assessment.
• ensuring the development and maintenance of the Port Facility Security Plan.
• implementing and exercising the Port Facility Security Plan.
• undertaking regular security inspections of the port facility to ensure the continuation of appropriate security measures.
• recommending and incorporating, as appropriate, modifications to the Port Facility Security Plan in order to correct deficiencies and to update the plan to take into account of relevant changes to the port facility.
• enhancing security awareness and vigilance to the port facility personnel.
• ensuring adequate training has been provided to personnel responsible for the security of the port.
• reporting to the relevant authorities and maintaining records of occurrences that threaten the security of the port facility.
• coordinating implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan with the appropriate Company and Ship Security Officers.
• coordinating with security services, as appropriate.
• ensuring that standards for personnel responsible for security of the port facility are met.
• ensuring that security equipment is properly operated, tested, calibrated and maintained.