On-board training materials for the martime industry




Access Control: Threat Awareness and Prevention

Training categories: Security

Step through an access control situation and learn the risks and roles for everyone involved.

Your ship, your officers, and your crew are faced everyday with the dilemma of balancing increasing security with the business reality of moving cargo fast and efficiently. Striking that balance is their responsibility, giving them the right training tools is yours.

You will learn:

  • Understanding the risks
  • Recognizing the threat
  • Controlling access in port
  • Measures to prevent piracy and hijacking
  • The team security approach

Specific threats are presented and what they might look like is detailed. Industry experts present the facts, often through first hand experiences and offer how their own know-how can improve security on your ship.

The security plan is identified as the key first step in controlling access. Specific recommendations such as deck watches, use of radios, and improvements to lighting are made. How to plan and coordinate your ship's team approach to security preparedness is examined.