The Maritime Security Leadership and ISPS Code Compliance Training Course delivered by Oxford Training Centre is a high-level professional programme designed to equip maritime security personnel, ship operators, and port facility authorities with the leadership capabilities and regulatory expertise required to manage security under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Developed in alignment with global standards, this training enhances understanding of maritime threat management, risk mitigation, and security governance, ensuring full operational compliance with the ISPS Code.
This comprehensive course is part of the professional body of knowledge associated with Shipping, Maritime and Ports Training Courses and focuses on cultivating strategic leadership in maritime safety and regulatory enforcement. It supports command-level professionals in both shipboard and port environments, preparing them to assume responsibility for implementing and auditing ISPS Code measures, managing maritime crisis scenarios, and leading interdisciplinary security teams.
Participants will explore leadership-focused topics such as ISPS roles and responsibilities, threat detection, port facility security planning, maritime terrorism risk assessment, and audit readiness. The course also provides practical insights into security plan development, drills and exercises, port and ship coordination, and enforcement of global maritime security protocols.
This certified ISPS Code compliance and maritime leadership course delivers a critical skill set for maritime professionals involved in strategic safety management, regulatory control, and organisational command within marine transport operations.
Objectives
- Build the knowledge and competencies necessary to lead and manage ISPS Code compliance across vessel and port operations.
- Understand the regulatory framework and legal obligations under the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code training regime.
- Develop command-level decision-making skills in relation to maritime risk, threat detection, and security enforcement.
- Enhance awareness of organisational responsibilities and governance principles in port and ship security compliance training programme contexts.
- Learn how to prepare for, conduct, and support ISPS Code audit and inspection preparation training activities.
- Strengthen capabilities in formulating and updating ship security assessments and plan development course materials.
- Improve operational readiness through structured security drills and exercises for ISPS Code readiness.
- Gain practical tools to manage real-time maritime emergencies, crisis communication, and risk control measures.
- Apply leadership strategies in coordinating vessel and port facility teams for integrated ISPS compliance.
Target Audience
- Ship security officers (SSOs), port facility security officers (FSOs), and maritime safety managers overseeing ISPS Code implementation.
- Senior officers in shipping companies and port authorities responsible for policy enforcement, risk control, and regulatory compliance.
- Maritime operations managers and terminal supervisors requiring a working knowledge of ISPS Code compliance training for maritime professionals.
- Naval officers, harbourmasters, and marine terminal leaders tasked with maintaining port and vessel security in line with international standards.
- Maritime consultants, legal advisors, and security analysts engaged in maritime security and ISPS Code training course initiatives.
- Health, safety, and environment (HSE) personnel and internal audit teams supporting ISPS certification and compliance reviews.
- Professionals seeking leadership training for maritime security and ISPS Code implementation across global and high-risk marine environments.
- Risk officers and organisational leaders involved in the strategic planning of maritime crisis response and ISPS Code enforcement course actions.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Develop strategic thinking and leadership skills in maritime security enforcement, supported by the ISPS Code framework.
- Gain a deep understanding of the legal, operational, and documentation requirements for compliant ship and port facility operations.
- Learn how to interpret ISPS Code roles and apply security protocols as part of a practical ISPS Code compliance and maritime leadership course.
- Strengthen skills in conducting port facility security planning and threat management training in alignment with IMO requirements.
- Improve audit readiness and documentation accuracy to pass regulatory inspections and international compliance reviews.
- Understand how to identify security gaps and coordinate the development of risk mitigation strategies across maritime domains.
- Master the lifecycle of maritime organisational leadership in security operations, from planning and execution to response and recovery.
- Acquire the tools and methodologies required for delivering integrated shipboard security leadership and compliance strategies course content to teams.
- Be prepared to manage high-risk scenarios, maritime threats, and stakeholder expectations during critical operational periods.
Course Content
Module 1: Fundamentals of Maritime Security Leadership and ISPS Code
- Introduction to the ISPS Code: scope, structure, and legal foundation
- Roles and responsibilities of Company Security Officers (CSOs), SSOs, and FSOs
- Strategic approaches to maritime leadership and security management training
Module 2: Maritime Security Risk Assessment and Threat Identification
- Security risk assessment methodologies and threat classification
- Analysis of maritime terrorism, piracy, and criminal threats to shipping
- Maritime terrorism risk management and ISPS compliance training tools and strategies
Module 3: ISPS Code Implementation and Compliance Procedures
- Step-by-step process of implementing ISPS Code on vessels and port facilities
- Interface coordination between ship and port security teams
- ISPS Code training for shipboard and port security managers using operational checklists
Module 4: Ship Security Plan and Assessment Development
- Requirements and components of a ship security assessment and plan development course
- Security plan review, approval processes, and revision control
- Integration of ship-specific risk indicators and response strategies
Module 5: Port Facility Security Planning and Coordination
- Port security zoning, access control, and physical security measures
- Emergency procedures and port facility security planning and threat management training
- Coordination with local, regional, and international security agencies
Module 6: Leadership in Maritime Security Operations
- Command-level responsibilities and organisational influence
- Decision-making under pressure and leadership during security events
- Maritime organisational leadership in security operations principles
Module 7: Security Drills, Exercises, and Incident Response
- Designing and executing security drills and exercises for ISPS Code readiness
- Real-time scenario simulation and post-exercise analysis
- Incident response planning and communication protocols
Module 8: Compliance Monitoring and ISPS Code Audits
- Internal and external audit procedures under the ISPS Code
- Non-compliance risks, corrective actions, and documentation standards
- Preparing for regulatory reviews through ISPS Code audit and inspection preparation training
Module 9: Crisis Management and Emergency Communication
- Crisis communication strategy during maritime security events
- Coordination with flag states, port states, and shipping companies
- Command-level maritime security and risk control training for emergency decision-making
Module 10: Advanced Maritime Security Leadership Case Studies
- Case reviews of ISPS Code violations and security breaches
- Lessons learned from global maritime incidents
- Application of theory to practice using professional training in maritime security and ISPS Code scenarios