SAMTRA, working in co-operation with the International Ship Consultants Group, recently conducted the Ship’s Security Officer’s course at its facility in Simon's Town.

The three day course, which is MCA approved, covers: Security inspections of a vessel, Implementation, modification and co-ordination of the Ship Security Plan with relevant authorities, Co-ordination of security aspects of handling cargo and ship’s stores, Reports to Company Security Officer, Shipboard Safety Management Structure, Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board, Providing training to shipboard personnel, Reporting of security incidents, Testing of security equipment.

It is also planned that the Company Security Officer’s Course be conducted early in this year and that both courses will be offered at regular intervals throughout the year.