This 5-day training course provides Port Facility Security Officers with the necessary training to meet their obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility Code. The course covers threats to maritime security, the ISPS Code, conducting security assessments and plans, monitoring personnel and activities, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with vessels and authorities. The goal is to give port security officers the knowledge and qualifications to effectively perform their duties in maintaining maritime security. The course uses examples and engagement to build security awareness among participants.

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Course Title : (MaritimeSecurity)PFSO–PortFacilitySecurityOfficer-TrainingandAwareness [5Day]
Course Developed By : SpecialistConsultant–Mr. Dieter Moll.
Document Code : RCS Sec/012 - 08/2014
Introduction :
This Security Awareness PFSO Training course builds awareness of vital security policies, procedures, and
behaviors by using a stimulating and creative approach that engages and challenges the learner. Realistic
examples are presented that add relevance and increase learner comprehension. The goal is to create informed
employees who make better decisions and lower security risk.
You need to protect your organization’s most vulnerable security endpoint—your people—with security
awareness training that will deliver the results you need to help create a security-aware culture. The course can
act as the foundation of your security awareness program and help your employees understand how good
security protection practices relate to their individual actions and behaviors.
This five-day PFSO training course will provide the Port Facility Security Officer with the necessary training to
meet their obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code. The Port Facility Security
Officer must ensure that they are meeting the correct maritime security requirements by adopting practical
approaches to interpreting and implementing measures. The course is compliant with current IMO requirements.
Content :
This course is designed to give those already working in the land based port security roles the knowledge and
qualifications to enable the to complete their duties effectively.
• The threats facing the maritime industry.
• What is security?
• Understanding the ISPS Code and the changes to SOLAS.
• Security Levels – coordination with port facilities and the company fleet.
• Arranging Port Facility Security Assessments & Plans including managing Port Facility Security
Surveys.
• Monitoring the performance of Port Facility Security personnel and security activities.
• Monitoring security training programmes and drills.
• Assist with the prevention of stowaways.
• Understanding, specifying and purchasing security equipment.
• Countering the threat of smuggling.
• Handling and protection of security sensitive information.
• Firearms and their use onboard ships and in ports.
• Ensuring compliance with the ISPS Code.
• Maritime security threats
• Maritime security levels
• Introduction to the Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)
• Introduction to the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
• Security auditing and surveys within the Port Facility
• Contingency and emergency planning
• Security verification & certification
• Interaction with vessels, authorities & ports
• Training, drills & exercises
• Identify suspicious behaviour
• Documents, records, communications & confidential

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Learning Objectives :
Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Port
Facility Security Officer, as defined in ISPS Code A/17.2, which include, but are not limited to:
• Conducting and initial comprehensive security survey of the port facility, taking into account the relevant
Port Facility Security Assessment;
• Ensure the development and maintenance of 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 relevant changes to the port facility;
• Enhancing security awareness and vigilance of the port facility personnel;
• Ensure adequate training has been provided to personnel performing port facility security duties;
• Reporting to the relevant authorities and maintaining records of occurrences which threaten the security
of the port facility;
• Coordinating implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan with the appropriate Company and Ship
Security Officer(s);
• Coordinating with security service, 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, if any; and
• Assisting Ship Security Officers in confirming the identity of those seeking to board the ship when
requested.
Target Group :
This workshop is directed toward Port Operations Staff who have been, or are likely to be, appointed as Port
Facility Security Officers under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, Maritime Security
Consultants who will need this knowledge as a requirement of their position.
Pre-requisites :
None
Employability Skills :
None
Duration :
This is a 5-day training awareness course starting at 8:00 am on each day .(Full day requirement) – [ 40 hours ]
Open + Introduction 08h00
Tea Break 10h00

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Course Continues 10h30
Break 11h30
Course Continues 11h45
Lunch/Prayer 12h30
Course Continues 13h00
Break 14h30
Course Continues 14h45
Close of Day 16h00
Course Schedule : Informative Videos + Classroom Workshops are included
Day 1
• Understanding the ISPS Code and the changes to SOLAS.
Day 2
• Introduction to the Port Facility Security Assessment (PFSA)
• Introduction to the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
Day 3
• Ensuring compliance with the ISPS Code.
• Maritime security threats
• Maritime security levels
Day 4
• Monitoring the performance of Port Facility Security personnel and security activities.
• Monitoring security training programmes and drills.
• Contingency and emergency planning
Day 5
• Security verification & certification
• Interaction with vessels, authorities & ports
• Linking Company SOP’s to your Security Plan
Evaluation : Still to be Confirmed
Assessment worksheet to be completed at the end of the workshop to evaluate competency
An assessment of the learner's understanding of the body of knowledge.

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About the Trainer :
DIETER MOLL is a highly resourceful, flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic safety and
security professional specializing in Critical Infrastructure safety and protection, Emergency
Response , Disaster Planning , Incident Command , Maritime Security, Counter Insurgency
Occupational Health , Safety and Quality including Quality Management System
Compliance . He is a certified PFSO and has extensive experience in dealing with Port and
Maritime security issues.
He has over thirty five years of applied safety and security experience, knowledge and
practical application of Industrial Safety and Security systems gained through formal studies and experience in
the South African Para-Military Police and Commercial and Industrial Safety and Security as well as the Oil and
Gas Industry environment in South Africa ,South West Africa and in the Gulf / Middle East Regions .
As a 10 year veteran of the SA Police Para-Military Services he advanced through a series of promotions , culminating
in oversight of a 34-member operational team. He served as a Section Commander responsible for daily routine
patrolling and investigation , crime prevention and various other policing functions.
Much of his law enforcement career was in Unit 9 , a counter terrorism and internal riot control task force
based in Durban South Africa.
18 months of his police career was spent on the SA borders as team leader for Counter Insurgency and anti-
terror operations working with Koevoet and COIN ( South African Police Counter Insurgency ) units.
He is experienced in promoting a safe and secure environment for staff and customers and is able to deliver
training effectively to students who are responsible for the planning and investigation of incidents and
emergencies. He has extensive knowledge of relevant safety and security equipment, policies, procedures, and
strategies to deal with a wide variety of emergency situations.
He holds a Nebosh IGC National Certificate and is well versed in Occupational Health , Safety and Environment.
He is a IRCA certified Lead Auditor for OHSAS 18001:2007 and RABQSA Lead Auditor for ISO 28000:2007.
He has extensive experience in Incident investigation and holds a Tripod Beta Incident Analysis Practitioner
certificate.
Currently contracted as a free-lance industry trainer for various training institutes in the Gulf / Middle East
Regions .
The main client being serviced is the Abu Dhabi Police Department.

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Trainer Contact Details :
Business : RISK CONTROL SPECIALIST ( RCS )
Phone : [Home Base] South Africa , Cape Town [Office] +27 (0) 21 5561294 / [Mobile] +27 (0) 827997762
[On Assignment] UAE , Abu Dhabi [Mobile] +971 (0) 5 67337525
Email : riskcontrolspecialist@gmail.com
Skype ID : dieter.moll50
Please visit : http://riskcontrolspecialist.branded.me for a branded CV Profile .
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