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The need
Seaports and maritime transportation infrastructure face a myriad of threats from the vessels, people, and cargo that move through them. In the present global climate of unprecedented threats from sophisticated terrorist networks (armed with conventional, as well as Chemical, Biological and Radiological weapons), it is vital that security officers, managers and employees of seaports ensure that they operate effective procedures to prevent the infiltration of terrorists, explosives, and hazardous materials onto ships or through port facilities.
Shipping is perhaps the most international of all the world's industries. Every year more than 200 million sea cargo containers move among the world's major seaports. In the U.S., nearly 50 percent of the value of all imports arrive via sea container. Unfortunately, shipping is also extremely vulnerable to crime and terrorism.
A terrorist attack on a port or other strategic maritime asset could prove potentially catastrophic to the entire economy of a nation. For companies and authorities involved in international maritime commerce, urgent improvements in port and ship security are now vital. Ports and shippers must take advantage of procedural and technological innovations to improve the security of maritime operations.
The Seminar
This seminar will provide a comprehensive methodology for managing security within a ship or port facility and describe the necessary security procedures for port facility security officers, managers and employees. The seminar will help participants to understand the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, as well as identify effective solutions for mitigating risk and managing threats. Renful understands the complexities of the ISPS Code, and the impact that the requirements may have on ship and port operations. Participants will review how authorities around the world are deploying the latest technologies to improve the security and safety of port and shipping operations. The seminar will provide information on specialised procedures and technologies that have proven to be effective in deterring and preventing criminals and terrorists from targeting ships and seaports.
The seminar will include the following topics:
- Insight into the capabilities & tactics of terrorist groups
- Current and emerging security risks, including chemical, biological and radiological threats
- The current threats to ships & ports
- Vulnerability & risk assessments
- Developing a security strategy
- Compliance with International Security Standards & Regulations - including the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
- Implementing an improved security regime, while maintaining the commercial viability of the port infrastructure
- Training requirements of port facility personnel
- Co-ordinating with local authorities
- Physical security
- Controlling the embarkation of people and cargo
- Preventing & countering cargo theft
- Container security to help prevent & counter drug smuggling and terrorism
- Controlling restricted areas to ensure that only authorised persons have access
- Technologies for detection of Improvised Explosive Devices, Weapons and Contraband Items
- Suspicious Signs, Questioning and Profiling Techniques
- Responding to emergencies
- Multimedia Training Programmes & Training Aids
The two days of training culminate in a certificate indicating that S.T.O.P. Security Training has been received.
Who should attend?
This seminar will be of direct interest to everyone with a direct role or responsibility for ensuring the security of the operations at Container, Oil, Bulk, Break Bulk and Passenger ports & terminals including:
- Airport & Seaport Security Managers
- Ship Security Officers
- Police, Immigration & Customs Officers
- Port & Terminal Operators
- Freight Forwarders & Brokers
- Customs House Brokers
- Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Providers
- Security Personnel of Shipping Lines and Ferry Companies
The two days of training culminate in a certificate indicating that S.T.O.P. Security Training has been received.
Seminar Fee & Registration
GBP£695.00 (plus VAT) per participant = Total: £816.62
The seminar fee includes a full restaurant lunch and light refreshments served each day. The hours of the seminar are 0900hrs to 1630hrs daily. If you would like to attend this seminar, please contact Renful on the information listed in the "Contact Us" section, or alternatively you can open a Registration form below. The Registration form should be printed and faxed back to us. Please note, the registration form may take several minutes to open.
Seminar Location & Venue
To be confirmed
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