Maritime Security Management and Control

Overview:

Introduction:

Maritime security management and control refer to the structured coordination of safety systems, regulatory frameworks, and institutional mechanisms that protect ports, vessels, and maritime operations. These systems address both security threats and operational safety risks through defined legal, procedural, and oversight models. This training program introduces frameworks for maintaining safe and secure maritime environments, including threat classification, authority coordination, and international compliance.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify regulatory foundations and safety obligations in maritime environments.

• Outline institutional models for managing vessel and port security and safety functions.

• Classify maritime threats and safety hazards within defined risk structures.

• Explore coordination procedures between safety authorities and operational teams.

• Evaluate compliance requirements tied to international maritime safety and security standards.

Targeted Audience:

• Port Security Officers.

• Maritime Safety and Compliance Managers.

• Ship Operators and Company Security Officers (CSOs).

• Government and Regulatory Maritime Entities.

• Marine Operations Supervisors.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Legal and Safety Frameworks in Maritime Operations:

• International codes, including ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, and UNCLOS.

• Roles of flag states, port states, and maritime authorities in safety enforcement.

• Institutional structures for safety and security planning.

• Oversight on jurisdictional zones and implications for incident responsibility.

• Documentation requirements related to safety and threat control.

Unit 2:

Institutional Oversight of Port and Vessel Protection:

• Responsibilities of PFSO and CSO in managing safety and access control.

• Operational requirements for secure and safe facility environments.

• Safety coordination principles between port operators, crew, and external agencies.

• Control systems for personnel movement and restricted zones.

• Frameworks for recordkeeping and oversight measures for both safety and security procedures.

Unit 3:

Threat and Hazard Identification in Maritime Settings:

• Categorization principles of threats, including piracy, smuggling, sabotage, and cyber risks.

• Identification techniques of safety hazards, including fire, collision, and structural failure.

• Importance of using risk matrices to prioritize threats and safety exposures.

• Indicators for early detection of security and safety incidents.

• Procedures for aligning hazard awareness with institutional controls.

Unit 4:

Operational Response and Incident Control Structures:

• Incident command models for managing maritime safety and security events.

• Escalation chains and multi agency coordination procedures.

• Communication systems for safety and threat updates.

• Post incident review mechanisms and documentation standards.

• Integration process of safety inspections with security drills and protocols.

Unit 5:

Compliance, Audits, and International Reporting:

• Oversight on compliance systems under ISPS, SOLAS, and flag state regimes.

• Port state control inspection procedures for safety and security.

• Institutional audit frameworks and self assessment logic.

• Requirements for safety and security plans.

• The role of structured reporting cycles to ensure international alignment and oversight.