Maritime Security Training

OAM provides a full suite of Maritime Security training that is in accordance with the International requirements of the ISPS, and that complies with Australian Legislation - Maritime Transport and Offshore Facility Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA).

OAM conducts courses in partnership with Challenger TAFE in the following formal courses:

  • Port Facility Security Officer – PFSO
  • Offshore Facility Security Officer - OFSO
  • Ship Security Officer - SSO
  • Company Security Officer – CSO

The OAM/Challenger ISPS courses for SSO/CSO have been AMSA approved, and as such the SSO/CSO Certificate lists the STCW-95 code.  In order to receive this qualification all attendees have to meet the relevant pre-requisites; providing a copy of relevant record of qualifications of “approved seagoing service of not less than 12 months or appropriate seagoing service and knowledge of ship operations”

These courses are conducted at regular intervals at Challenger TAFE in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Port/Offshore Facility Securty Officer Course   Ship/Company Security Officer Course
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 - Thursday, 2 February 2012   Tuesday, 14 February 2012 - Thursday, 16 February 2012
Tuesday, 28 February 2012 - Thursday, 1 March 2012   Tuesday, 20 March 2012 - Thursday, 22 March 2012
Tuesday, 3 April 2012 - Thursday, 5 April 2012   Tuesday, 1 May 2012 - Thursday, 3 May 2012
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 - Thursday, 17 May 2012   Tuesday, 5 June 2012 - Thursday, 7 June 2012
Tuesday, 26 June 2012 - Thursday, 28 June 2012   Tuesday, 10 July 2012 - Thursday, 12 July 2012
Tuesday, 31 July 2012 - Thursday, 2 August 2012   Tuesday, 21 August 2012 - Thursday, 23 August 2013
Tuesday,11 September 2012 - Thursday,13 September 2012   Tuesday, 2 October 2012 - Thursday, 4 October 2012
Tuesday, 30 October 2012 - Thursday, 1 November 2012   Tuesday, 20 November 2012 - Thursday, 22 November 2012
Tuesday, 4 December 2012 - Thursday, 6 December 2012                       - -                     -

* Course dates are subject to change and minimum number of attendees requirement. Should a change occur, we will make every effort to advise participants. Please be aware of this condition in relation to travel arrangements.

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Alternative Training Options.  For companies or individuals that may not be able to attend in Perth, OAM also offers a range of more flexible options such as;

  • One-on-One training over a shortened two-day period,
    either at the OAM office or the attendee’s office/accommodation
    (within the WA Perth metro area).
  • ‘In-House’ training for a minimum of 4 attendees, at company facilities. 
    All travel related cost for an instructor would be in addition to the course fees. 
    Additional costs for the Trainer will be incurred,such as travel and
    accommodation, on an ‘at cost’ basis.

Fees for these alternative training options will be provided on enquiry to marsec@oam-group.com

Port/Offshore Facility Security Officer Course

Adobe PDFPort/Offshore Facility Security Officer Course Information Brochure

Ship/Company Security Officer Course

Adobe PDFShip/Company Security Officer Course Information Brochure

Course Enrolment

Adobe PDFCourse Enrolment Form

In addition to these formal course OAM offers Online Awareness Training course that assists company’s to comply with Maritime Security Legislation obligations for the conduct of Security Awareness Training.

MARSEC Online is for any person or business working or interacting within the Maritime Industry either directly or indirectly.  It provides the participant an awareness of security threats and an overview of security policy relating to the Maritime Industry in Australia;

  • Maritime Industry Participants
  • Maritime Security Industry Card holders (MSIC)
  • Businesses or Individuals visiting/working in the maritime environment

These packages are offered at two levels: 

  • General MARSEC Awareness.  This is a 20 minute General Maritime
    Security awareness package related to the ISPS and Australian Legislation.
    This is information suitable to train all Maritime Industry Participants in their
    awareness obligations under the ISPS code and Maritime Transport &
    Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 (MTOFSA).  $50 + GST per user.
    Marsec 1 Level 1 (20min): http://msa.itra.com.au/
  • Supervisor MARSEC Awareness.  This is a three (3) hour training
    package that is aimed at Supervisor Level personnel with security related
    responsibilities and covers in more detail Maritime Security related to the
    ISPS and Australian Legislation.  This is not full qualification training as an
    appointed Security Officer under the ISPS.  $90 + GST per user.
    Marsec 2 Level 2 (3hrs): http://oam.itra.com.au/

If you have any enquiries on Maritime Security training please make an enquiry to marsec@oam-group.com