Course syllabus for Safety and security officer

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Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-07 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameSäkerhet och skyddsansvarig ombord
  • CodeSJM097
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 75144
  • Maximum participants60 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0120 Examples class, part A 2 c
Grading: UG		2 c
0220 Written and oral assignments, part B 2 c
Grading: UG		2 c
0320 Examples class, part C 2 c
Grading: UG		2 c
0420 Examples class, part D 1.5 c
Grading: UG		1.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:

SJM025 Marine communication
SJM075 Emergencies and damage control
SJO114 Basic safety

Aim

The purpose of the course is to establish necessary knowledge and skills in order to be able to take command during emergency and crisis situations on board and during search and rescue operations. After completion of the course the student should be able to responsible for security and safety on board.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Part A/Advanced fire fighting 

L1) Explain how the organization, procedures and technical systems are used when controlling fire fighting aboard ships.
(L2) Apply procedures when controlling and commanding fire fighting aboard ships.

Part B/Ship Security officer (SSO)

(L3) Explain the threats that the ship may be exposed to.
(L4) Explain how hazards and threats can be detected and what actions that should be taken
(L5) Explain the procedure conducting a security assessment for ships
(L6) Explain actions aboard when implementing the ships securty plan.

Part C/Safety officer

(L6) Understand actions to be taken both preventive and during an emergency on board including damage control
(L7) Conduct a safety exercise recognizing rules, risks and the method of instruction.
(L8) Apply rules and procedures during a search and rescue operation

Part D/General Operators Certificate
(L9) Apply subsystems within the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) in order to be able to transmit and receive distress, urgency and safety messages

Content

Part A/ Advanced fire fighting

In accordance with TSFS 2011:116 and STCW A-VI/3

Fire safety organisation aboard
Fire fighting command and tactics
Communication and coordination during fire-fighting operations
Procedures for coordination with shore-based fire fighters
Fire-fighting at sea and in port
Ventilation control, including smoke extraction
Fire fighting involving dangerous goods
Specific risk when fire fighting and when conducting fire figthing exercises.
Use of water for fire-extinguishing, the effect on ship stability, precautions and corrective procedures
Inspect and service fire-detection and fire-extinguishing systems and equipment
Management and control of injured persons
Fight and extinguish fires including use of breathing apparatus and portable extinguishers
Hazards including fire and chemicals 
 
Part B/Ship Security Officer (SSO)

In accordance with STCW A-VI/5

Maritime security policy
Liability
Investigation
Equipment and systems
Protection Plan
Identification, detection and response
Special protective actions
Readiness
Education, exercises and training
Document control and reporting.

Part C/Safety officer
Actions to limit damage following collision, grounding or fire
Assesment of damage control and use of damage control plans
Understanding the importance of conducting safety exercises.
Organization and command and control of of search and rescue operations

Part D/General Operators Certificate

Organisation

Teaching is divided into a series of lectures and exercises both in the simulator and at the training facility.

Exercises at the training facility is not carried out at Chalmers campus.

There are several mandatory learning activities in all parts of the course.

During the practical exercises students must follow specific safety instructions.

Literature

Sjöfartsskydd & ISPS-koden Jure Förlag AB (ISBN: 978-91-7223-5120)
Sjöfartsskyddsföreskrifter; Jure förlag (ISBN: 978-91-7223-434-5)
Brandskydd ombord - Jure Förlag (ISBN: 978-91-7223-275-4)
IMO, ICAO, IAMSAR Volume III
Referenslitteratur: International Ship and Port Facility Security

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A/Advanced fire fighting (AFF)

Compulsory attendance of lectures and successful completion of the practical exercises.

Part B/Ship Security Officer (SSO)

Approved submission / task and group work and compulsory attendance at lectures.

Part C/Safety officer

Successful completion of the practical exercises.

Part D/General Operators Certificate

Practical examination using GMDSS sub-systems

After approved moment 0120 Advanced firefighting will be reported to Transportstyrelsens seaman web

After approved moment 0220 Ship security officer will be reported to Transportstyrelsens seaman web

After approved moment 0420 Global operator certificate will be reported to Transportstyrelsens seaman web

For students that is approved later then under normal course period - contact examiner for reports to Transportstyrelsen

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

STCW

  • A-II/1 Prevent, control and fight fires on board: Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances
    Also in course:SJO114,SJO763,
  • A-II/1 Respond to emergencies: Emergency procedures
    Also in course:SJO114,SJO761,SJO762,
  • A-II/2 Coordinate search and rescue operations
    Also in course:
  • A-II/2 Develop emergency and damage control plans and handle emergency situations
    Also in course:SJM076,SJO761,SJO762,SJO763,SJO764,SJO765,
  • A-II/2 Maintain safety and security of the ship's crew and passengers and the operational condition of life- saving, fire- fighting and other safety systems
    Also in course:SJO761,SJO762,SJO763,SJO764,SJO765,
  • A-II/2 Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment
    Also in course:SJM040,SJM055,SJM136,SJO131,
  • A-II/2 Respond to navigational emergencies
    Also in course:

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course rounds:
    • 2024-10-15: Examinator Examinator changed from Lars Telestam (sl1tela) to Daniel Ernstsson (erntsson) by Viceprefekt/Studierektor
      [Course round 1]