Security courses are required under the ISPS Code. Typically 2 days.
Ship Security Officer qualifies an officer to hold the designated SSO role aboard. It covers implementing and maintaining the Ship Security Plan, conducting security assessments and drills, liaising with the Company Security Officer and port facility, and managing security equipment and reporting.
Required to serve as Ship Security Officer, a role every ship must fill.
Approvals and durations as published by DG Shipping, and the duration can differ between institutes. Fees and batch dates are set by the institute.