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Professional training course · SM-013
Maritime and Port Security (ISPS Code)
Ports and ships face threats including terrorism, piracy, smuggling, stowaways and cargo crime. The ISPS Code provides the international framework for maritime security…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Ports and ships face threats including terrorism, piracy, smuggling, stowaways and cargo crime. The ISPS Code provides the international framework for maritime security.
This LLMI course covers the ISPS Code and related regulations, port facility and ship security assessments and plans, security levels, access control, cargo and container security, drills, piracy awareness and coordination. Participants develop port facility security plan elements. It does not replace officially approved PFSO certification.
Course Objectives
Explain the ISPS Code and maritime security framework
Conduct port facility security assessments
Develop port facility security plans
Manage security levels and access control
Secure cargo and containers
Plan drills, exercises and coordination
Target Audience
Port facility security officers
Port managers
Ship and company security officers
Maritime regulators
Terminal operators
Security consultants
Course Methodology
Regulatory presentations
Assessment workshops
Case studies
Drill planning
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Maritime Security Framework
- Maritime threats
- ISPS Code
- Roles and responsibilities
- Security levels
- Exercise: Responsibility mapping
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2Day 2: Security Assessment
- Assessment process
- Vulnerabilities
- Critical assets
- Documentation
- Workshop: Port facility assessment
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3Day 3: Security Plans and Access
- Security plans
- Access control
- Restricted areas
- Ship-port interface
- Exercise: Plan elements
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4Day 4: Cargo and Threats
- Container security
- Smuggling
- Stowaways
- Piracy awareness
- Case study: Port security incident
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5Day 5: Drills and Coordination
- Drills and exercises
- Records
- Coordination with authorities
- Improvement
- Capstone: Security plan review
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Maritime and Port Security (ISPS Code) course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Maritime and Port Security (ISPS Code) course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Paris. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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