SubServ is an approved ISPS training provider and security consultancy

Ship Security
Maintaining the security of a ship and its cargo has always been the role and responsibility of the Ship Master as well as responsibility falling on officers and crew.

The focus of the world on Global terrorism was highlighted following the attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, hence the development of the new International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code, which will enter into force on the 1st July 2004.

About SubServ
Since 1995 SubServ has been involved in training, competence assurance management and development within the maritime industry, delivering safety training to some of the most influential companies within the subsea industry on a global basis.

The recent high profile of the terrorist threat to world trade, and the subsequent inception of the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code, has created a need for shipping companies and port facility operators to urgently address their responsibilities in this area. In developing courses to assist in meeting these demands SubServ has drawn on it’s strong ties in marine management, its strength in training delivery and extensive experience of its security consultants.

The ship security training courses that we have available have been developed to comply with the ISPS code and have gained accreditation from the MCA to allow delegates to be issued with certificates of training that satisfy the MCA with respect to CSO and SSO and TRANSEC in respect of PFSO requirements. In addition, the 'ISPS Awareness' and 'ISPS Overview' courses are available for all personnel who are not necessarily required to receive formal training under the ISPS code, but would benefit from the knowledge these courses will provide.

Courses are delivered at both our training facilities situated in the north & south of the country in Kendal in Cumbria and Boreham in Essex. In addition all courses can be delivered 'In-house' at clients preferred locations (subject to training facility approval). The 1 and 2 day awareness and overview courses may also be delivered aboard vessels if required.

Complete ISPS training and/or implementation packages are available which include ‘Ship Security/Port Facility Security Assessments’ and ‘Ship Security/Port Facility Security Plans’. ISPS awareness/overview training and ship or port security assessments can easily be undertaken on board vessels or at ports wherever their locations world wide.

As well as company ship management and command experience our ISPS instructors and consultants have a wide range of ‘high security’ experience including ex police officers with extensive experience in firearms response and anti-terrorist armed response units as well as general and marine risk assessment.

Whatever your ISPS requirements, we offer a full ISPS service, please feel free to contact us for more information or advise.