Maritime Security Training

SIRS Group delivers specialist maritime security training designed to prepare individuals for operational roles within the global maritime security industry.

Our programmes focus on real-world knowledge, practical security procedures, and professional standards required to work in environments such as commercial shipping, offshore energy, port security, and high-risk maritime operations.

This training is designed for individuals seeking to develop the skills, awareness, and confidence required to operate effectively in maritime security roles worldwide.

All courses are structured to support career development and progression into maritime security employment pathways.

Maritime Security Operations Course

Introduction

The Maritime Security Operations Course is the foundation programme for individuals seeking to enter the maritime security industry. It provides essential knowledge of how maritime security operations are structured and how personnel are expected to perform in real-world environments.

This course focuses on developing a clear understanding of maritime security threats, operational procedures, and professional conduct required when working onboard vessels or in maritime support roles.

Participants will learn how maritime security operations are planned, implemented, and managed, with an emphasis on safety, situational awareness, and effective response to security incidents.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

 

Introduction to the maritime security industry

Maritime threats and risk awareness

Security operations and procedures

Incident response and escalation

Reporting and documentation standards

Professional conduct and discipline at sea

Communication and teamwork in operational environments

 

 

Suitable For
  • Security professionals
  • Military and police backgrounds
  • Maritime and offshore workers
  • Individuals seeking a career in maritime security

This course forms the entry point into the SIRS Maritime Security training pathway and prepares candidates for further specialist courses and employment opportunities within the industry.

Pre-Requisites

To enrol on the Maritime Security Operations Course, applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • Physically fit and able to work in operational environments
  • Clean criminal record (may be subject to employer or deployment requirements)
  • Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally
  • Basic understanding of security or maritime environments (preferred but not essential)
  • Willingness to work in offshore, vessel, or high-risk environments

Ship Security Officer  Course

Intorduction

The Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is designed to provide essential knowledge and understanding of vessel security responsibilities in accordance with international maritime security standards.

This course prepares individuals to take responsibility for implementing and maintaining ship security measures, ensuring compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and responding effectively to security threats onboard vessels.

It is aimed at personnel who are or will be assigned security duties on ships, and provides the foundation required to operate confidently within a structured maritime security environment.

 

Duration

2 Day 

Course Content

 

  • Introduction to the ISPS Code
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Ship Security Officer
  • Ship security plans and procedures
  • Security levels and threat response
  • Access control and onboard security measures
  • Security inspections and reporting procedures
  • Incident management and escalation procedures
  • Communication and coordination with shore authorities

 

 

Suitable For

 

  • Seafarers and vessel crew
  • Maritime security personnel
  • Offshore and shipping industry workers
  • Individuals progressing into maritime security roles

 

Pre-Requisites

To enrol on the Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course, applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally
  • Basic understanding of maritime or security operations (preferred but not essential)
  • Physically fit and able to operate in maritime or vessel environments
  • Clean criminal record (may be required depending on employer or deployment region)
  • Willingness to work onboard vessels or within maritime security operations

Counter Piracy Course

Intorduction

The Counter Piracy Course is designed to prepare individuals to operate in high-risk maritime environments where piracy, armed robbery, and hostile threats may occur.

This course provides practical knowledge of piracy threats, vessel protection measures, and response procedures to ensure personnel are able to act effectively under pressure in real operational situations.

It focuses on awareness, prevention, and structured response, with an emphasis on maintaining safety, discipline, and coordination during security incidents at sea.

Duration

3 Days 

Course Content

 

  • Modern piracy threats and risk areas
  • High-risk maritime environments and operating conditions
  • Vessel protection measures and deterrence strategies
  • Surveillance and situational awareness at sea
  • Watchkeeping and operational procedures
  • Response to piracy or hostile boarding attempts
  • Communication and emergency escalation procedures
  • Post-incident reporting and review

 

 

Suitable For

 

  • Maritime security personnel
  • Seafarers working on international routes
  • Offshore and shipping industry workers
  • Former military and police personnel
  • Individuals entering maritime security roles

 

Pre-Requisites

To enrol on the Counter Piracy Course, applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • Valid passport with international travel eligibility
  • Physically fit and capable of working in operational environments
  • Clean criminal record (may be required depending on employer or deployment region)
  • Willingness to operate in high-risk maritime environments

Maritime Security Career Programme

Introduction

The SIRS Maritime Security Career Programme is a complete training and career development pathway designed for individuals seeking long-term employment within the global maritime security industry.

This programme combines core maritime security training with professional development and employment preparation, ensuring candidates are equipped with the knowledge, discipline, and readiness required for operational roles at sea and in high-risk environments.

It is designed not only to train individuals, but to prepare and position them for real employment opportunities within the maritime security sector.

Duration

7 Days

Programme

 

  • Maritime Security Operations Course
  • Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course
  • Counter Piracy Course
  • CV development and professional formatting
  • Employment preparation and interview guidance
  • Industry awareness and operational readiness training
  • Introduction to maritime security employers (where available)

 

 

Suitable for

Pre-Requisites

To enrol on the SIRS Maritime Security Career Programme, applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Good level of spoken and written English
  • Valid passport with international travel eligibility
  • Physically fit and capable of working in operational maritime environments
  • Clean criminal record (may be subject to employer or deployment requirements)
  • Willingness to work offshore, onboard vessels, or in high-risk maritime environments