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Course Overview

Maritime and port facilities are critical to global trade and national security, making them potential targets for terrorism, piracy, smuggling, and cyber threats. Ensuring security requires coordinated strategies that integrate international regulations, technology, and multi-agency cooperation.

The Maritime and Port Security Strategies Training Course provides participants with knowledge of risk assessment, compliance with the ISPS Code, counter-piracy measures, and port facility security operations. Through case studies, simulations, and collaborative exercises, attendees will strengthen their ability to manage threats across maritime environments.

By the end of this course, participants will be prepared to implement effective security strategies that safeguard maritime trade, infrastructure, and personnel.

Course Benefits

• Strengthen compliance with international maritime security frameworks.

• Learn to assess and manage risks in maritime and port environments.

• Develop strategies to prevent and respond to security threats.

• Improve coordination with port authorities, law enforcement, and agencies.

• Gain insights into global case studies and best practices.

Course Objectives

• Understand global maritime and port security challenges.

• Apply the ISPS Code and international legal frameworks.

• Conduct port and vessel risk assessments.

• Develop counter-piracy and anti-smuggling strategies.

• Integrate cybersecurity into maritime security management.

• Coordinate with agencies for effective maritime security operations.

• Review global case studies of maritime security incidents.

Training Methodology

The course uses expert lectures, scenario-based simulations, case study analysis, and group discussions. Participants will design and test maritime and port security strategies in interactive workshops.

Target Audience

• Port facility and terminal managers.

• Maritime security officers (CSO, SSO, PFSO).

• Shipping and logistics company managers.

• Law enforcement and regulatory maritime personnel.

Target Competencies

• Maritime security compliance and governance.

• Port risk assessment and management.

• Counter-piracy and maritime threat prevention.

• Cybersecurity in maritime environments.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Global Maritime and Port Security Frameworks

• Overview of ISPS Code and IMO regulations.

• National and regional maritime security laws.

• Roles of international and local stakeholders.

• Case studies of regulatory enforcement.

Unit 2: Risk Assessment in Ports and Maritime Operations

• Identifying vulnerabilities in port facilities and vessels.

• Risk analysis tools and methodologies.

• Threats from piracy, terrorism, and smuggling.

• Prioritizing risks for mitigation strategies.

Unit 3: Port Facility and Vessel Security Operations

• Security measures for port facilities.

• Access control, perimeter security, and surveillance.

• Vessel security planning and implementation.

• Coordination between ports and shipping lines.

Unit 4: Technology and Innovation in Maritime Security

• Role of cybersecurity in maritime operations.

• Surveillance systems, sensors, and drones.

• Cargo and container security technologies.

• Innovations in smart ports and digital systems.

Unit 5: Crisis Management and Future Challenges

• Responding to maritime and port security incidents.

• Incident command and emergency coordination.

• Post-incident recovery and resilience planning.

• Emerging threats and the future of maritime security.

Ready to strengthen maritime and port security resilience?
Join the Maritime and Port Security Strategies Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and ensure compliance, safety, and operational continuity in global trade.