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Company Security Officer (CSO) Course
**Summary of DGS Circular 3 of 2005: Company Security Officer (CSO) Course**
Applicable to:
Training Institutes and Employers (Shipowners and Manning Agencies)
Effective Date:
01.01.2005
Superseded Circulars:
None specified
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Course Details
The Company Security Officer (CSO) Course aims to provide knowledge to those designated as Company Security Officers, enabling them to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in the ISPS Code.
- Course Duration: 3 days
- Course Outline: Annexure 2
- Detailed Teaching Syllabus: Annexure 3
2. Faculty Requirements
Faculty must meet the following qualifications and experience:
- Course In-charge: Master of a Foreign Going Ship with at least 5 years of service, including 1 year as Master, and having undergone a Trainer & Assessors course for Security.
- Faculty Members: Master of a Foreign Going Ship with at least 5 years of service, including 1 year at management level, and having undergone an approved CSO course. Alternatively, an expert with specialized knowledge and training in maritime security.
3. Course Completion and Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students must:
- Attendance: 100% attendance is required, with a maximum of one day's absence allowed under exceptional circumstances.
- Assessment: A written test will be conducted at the end of each course.
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