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Do crew members need special training prior to be designated as SSO (Ship Security Officer)?

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Do crew members need special training prior to be designated as SSO (Ship Security Officer)?

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Section A/13.2 stipulates that personnel, prior to be designated as SSO, shall have knowledge and receive training on ship security. The contents of such training are outlined in paragraph 13 of part B of the ISPS Code. Click here to return to the top of the page Does the ISPS Code allow two crew members (e.g. chief officer and chief engineer) to be SSO although ISPS Code Part A, Sect. 12.1 requires that “a” ship security officer shall be designated on each ship? No, the company shall appoint one responsible SSO for each of its ships. However, the company is free to decide that different shipboard personnel might take over certain duties of the SSO, i.e. the SSO is entitled to delegate with the responsibility resting on him. If the company spreads security duties to other personnel, the SSP should clearly document “who is doing what”.