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COURSE FEATURES
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Format: Virtual, instructor-led
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Access: Open enrollment
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Level: Role-specific
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Duration: 2 days
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Assessment: Final assessment required for course completion
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Certificate: Certificate of Completion issued upon successful course completion and passing final assessment
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This 2-day training course provides practical instruction for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) and other maritime facility personnel responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining security programs under 33 CFR Part 105.
Delivered in a live online instructor-led format, the course explores the regulatory framework of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the operational responsibilities of the FSO. Participants will examine threat identification, risk assessment, security planning, TWIC requirements, drills and exercises, emergency preparedness, and security administration practices used to support facility compliance and readiness.
Scenario-based discussions and applied examples are incorporated throughout the course to reinforce regulatory understanding and real-world application.
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WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS
- Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulatory framework
- Roles and responsibilities of Facility Security Officers (FSOs)
- Maritime security policy and regulatory oversight
- Threat identification, recognition, and response
- Facility Security Assessments (FSAs) and risk mitigation strategies
- Development and maintenance of Facility Security Plans (FSPs)
- Security requirements, MARSEC levels, and TWIC compliance
- Screening procedures and access control measures
- Emergency preparedness and security incident response
- Security training, drills, and exercise requirements
- Security administration, recordkeeping, and compliance management
- Interactive discussions and applied security scenarios
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WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
- Facility Security Officers (FSOs) at MTSA-regulated facilities
- Assistant FSOs and designated security personnel
- Maritime facility managers and supervisors with security responsibilities
- Personnel involved in facility security planning, compliance, or incident response
- Individuals seeking a stronger practical understanding of MTSA facility security requirements
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IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
This course is designed to support the knowledge and competency requirements for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) outlined in 33 CFR Part 105.
Unlike Company and Vessel Security Officer (CSO/VSO) training, the U.S. Coast Guard does not maintain a formal approval or certification process for FSO courses. Instead, MTSA regulations identify the knowledge and responsibilities FSOs are expected to possess to effectively perform their duties.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting training consistent with the requirements of 33 CFR Part 105.
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Eligibility
This course is open to personnel who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Currently employed by, or seeking employment with, a reputable maritime organization
- In possession of a letter from an owner or operator attesting to assigned or prospective security duties
- Licensed mariners
- Students pursuing maritime-related education or credentials
- Other individuals from approved or relevant sources supporting maritime security operations
