Those who successfully complete this course should be able to undertake the duties and responsibilities as Ship Security Officer, as defined in section A/12.2 of the ISPS Code, which include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking regular security inspections of the ship to ensure that appropriate security measures are maintained
• Maintaining and supervising the implementation of the Ship Security Plan, including any amendments to the plan
• Coordinating the security aspects of the handling of cargo and ships stores with other shipboard personnel and with the relevant Port Facility Security Officers
• Proposing modifications to the Ship Security Plan
• Reporting to the Company Security Officer any deficiencies and non-conformities identified during internal audits, periodic reviews, security inspections and verification of compliance and implementing any corrective actions
• Enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board
• Ensuring that adequate training has been provided to shipboard personnel, as appropriate 
• Reporting all security incidents
• Coordinating implementation of the Ship Security Plan with the Company Security Officer and the relevant Port Facility Security Officer
• Action against pirate attacks

Upon successful completion of the course, the trainee will receive a course completion document for Ship Security Officer Training.