ISPS Internal Auditing

ISPS Internal Auditor Course

International Maritime Organisation (IMO), International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code has been in effect for ships over 500GT since 1st July 2004. The legislation has had a tangible effect on the safe and secure operations of all ships and ports.

This course is available in two formats:

1. ISPS Code Auditing for Ship Security Plan (SSP)

2. ISPS Code Auditing for Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)

Internal Auditing is a requirement of the ISPS Code and it is the way a Company checks its own Security Plan with its own people. This course trains your personnel in Internal Auditing of your Security Plan and the application of the ISPS Code.

AIM

The Aim of this course is to provide a straightforward and uncomplicated approach to Internal Audits that allows ship or office personnel to carry out the duties prescribed by IMO.

OBJECTIVES

On the completion of the ISPS Internal Auditors Course, participants will be able to:

explain the purpose of management systems
define terms used in auditing
identify the sections of ISPS Code for auditing
describe a general Ship/Port Facility Security Plan (SSP/PFSP)
identify risk assessment/management
explain the purpose and benefits of internal audits
identify the important factors when preparing an audit schedule
prepare an internal audit checklist
conduct audit interviews and examine documents to obtain objective evidence
prepare a statement of nonconformity
identify corrective and preventive action
prepare and present verbal and written audit report
carry out follow-up audits

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