Maritime Security and Port Protection

Introduction

This course prepares professionals to secure maritime infrastructure, including ports, oil terminals, offshore facilities, and shipping routes. It addresses piracy, smuggling, sabotage, and other maritime threats, as well as physical and electronic protection solutions.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify maritime-specific security risks
• Apply international codes (ISPS) and port protection regulations
• Secure perimeter and access to port and offshore areas
• Monitor vessel traffic and detect anomalies
• Coordinate emergency response at sea and onshore

Target Audience

This course is essential for:

• Security officers in oil shipping terminals and offshore platforms
• Port authority and harbor master security teams
• Engineers supporting port surveillance and access systems
• Maritime law enforcement and coast guard coordination staff
• Logistics and cargo handling facility managers
• Civil defense and public marine infrastructure operators

Course Topics

• Threats to maritime and coastal infrastructure
• ISPS Code requirements and compliance implementation
• Vessel and cargo security procedures
• Access control for port workers, contractors, and vehicles
• Surveillance technologies adapted to marine environments
• Radar and thermal coverage of offshore areas
• Vessel tracking systems and AIS integration
• Diving threat detection and underwater surveillance
• Emergency response to onboard and dockside incidents
• Anti-piracy and anti-smuggling countermeasures
• Coordination with coast guard and naval authorities
• Floating barriers, boom deployment, and restricted zone control
• Fire and explosion risks in maritime oil facilities
• Security audits for port and terminal facilities

Drills and simulations in maritime security planning