Certified Training — ISPS Code / IMO

ISPS Code
Training

PFSO, CSO & SSO certifications. From €650/person. In-person Tangier or on-site at your facility.

ISPS Code certification training in Morocco. PFSO, CSO and SSO certifications from €650/person. In-person sessions in Tangier or on-site at your facility. Internationally recognized under SOLAS.

Certification tracks

Three certification paths

Each certification is tailored to a specific role in the maritime security chain. All align with IMO ISPS Code requirements.

PFSO

Port Facility Security Officer

from €650

per person — 3-day program

For security officers at international commercial port facilities. Covers PSA methodology, PSP drafting, access control, security levels 1–3, and coordination with ship security officers.

CSO

Company Security Officer

from €650

per person — 2-day program

For security officers at shipping companies. Covers Ship Security Plans, communication protocols between CSO and SSO/PFSO, incident reporting, and flag state compliance requirements.

SSO

Ship Security Officer

from €650

per person — 2-day program

For onboard security officers on vessels over 500 GT trading internationally. Covers threat recognition, security patrols, mustering, drills, and coordination with port authorities.

Program content

Training curriculum

Core modules covered across PFSO, CSO and SSO certification tracks.

Module	Topics covered	Applicable to
01 ISPS Foundations	ISPS Code structure, SOLAS Chapter XI-2, IMO obligations, Moroccan maritime authority requirements	PFSO · CSO · SSO
02 Threat Assessment	Maritime threat typologies, intelligence sources, risk scoring methodology, threat environment in Atlantic and Mediterranean	PFSO · CSO · SSO
03 Security Planning	PSA and SSA methodology, PSP and SSP drafting, approval process with flag/port state, plan review cycles	PFSO · CSO
04 Access Control & Patrols	Security level implementation (1–3), access control procedures, deck patrols, restricted area management	PFSO · SSO
05 Incident Response	Incident classification, escalation procedures, reporting to authorities, coordination with law enforcement, post-incident review	PFSO · CSO · SSO
06 Drills & Exercises	Exercise planning and execution, tabletop scenarios, evaluation criteria, after-action reporting	PFSO · CSO · SSO

Frequently asked questions

FAQ — ISPS Code Training

Training that prepares maritime security officers (PFSO, CSO, SSO) to implement the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. Covers threat assessment, security plans, access control, incident response, and coordination with port authorities.

Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO) at international commercial ports, Company Security Officers (CSO) at shipping companies, and Ship Security Officers (SSO) aboard vessels over 500 gross tonnage operating internationally.

Yes. Our training aligns with ISPS Code sections A/13 and B/13 as defined by the IMO. Certificates are recognized by maritime administrations of all SOLAS signatory states.

Yes. A3E2S offers in-company training sessions for groups of 4 to 12 officers, conducted directly at your port facility. This approach integrates real operational scenarios from your site. Group rates available on request.

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Group rates available. In-person Tangier or on-site at your facility.

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