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Cognicert Private Ship Security Manager Course

Cognicert UK Limited offers the ISO 28007 course for maritime security management, focusing on risk management and compliance.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

Overview

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.

Objectives

  • Build a clear working understanding of Private Ship Security Manager.
  • Apply relevant principles, requirements and good practice in realistic organisational contexts.
  • Prepare participants to contribute confidently to implementation, assurance or professional practice.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants should be able to explain the core concepts, identify practical requirements, evaluate evidence and plan appropriate improvement actions.

Reference standard

The programme draws on recognised international standards, professional guidance and current good practice relevant to Private Ship Security Manager.

Target audience

Suitable for managers, practitioners, auditors, implementers, consultants and other professionals whose responsibilities relate to Private Ship Security Manager.

Benefits

  • Stronger practical capability and professional confidence
  • A structured approach that can be transferred to the workplace
  • Assessment and a verifiable Cognicert certificate where the course requirements are met

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
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UPCOMING COURSE CALENDAR

Training, exam and application dates

Only future intakes are shown. Late applications incur £50.

TRAINING DATESEXAMAPPLICATION DEADLINELATE APPLICATIONONLINE FEESELF-STUDY FEEENROL
24–28 August 202628 August 202630 July 20263 August 2026£1,200£500Book this intake
16–20 November 202620 November 202619 October 20264 November 2026£1,200£500Book this intake
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YOUR COURSE ADVISER

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Lisa Williams
Course and Business Development Adviser
Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time

+44 20 3432 2505
info@cognicert.com

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