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Security Awareness Seminar for Marine Pilots (SEC-PILOT)

Course Description

Marine Pilots are led through an examination of the history of terrorism and the terminology critical to understanding and coping with potential terrorist acts. Terrorist practices are discussed with a focus on situations that marine pilots may encounter in their performance of their day-to-day duties. Proactive and reactive courses of action are suggested, as well as relatively simple means of changing daily routines to reduce vulnerability. Informational sources are identified and reporting responsibilities are also addressed. 

Pre-requisites- This course is designed for Marine Pilots

What You Will Learn

• History of Terrorism
• Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism
• Terrorists and Targeting
• Potential Encounters for Maritime Pilots
• Protection from Terrorism
• Reporting and Seeking Information

Students who satisfactorily completed the eight (8) hour Maritime Security Awareness Workshop for Pilots offered by the Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program through the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, and has demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the history and  operational methodologies of terrorists, threat recognition and reduction, immediate actions to be taken when presented with a threat, and responsibilities and methods of reporting actual or potential security threats.

“This course may be customized to incorporate  company policies and procedures and / or combined with other training.   It may also be taught  offsite.  For more information on how MITAGS-PMI can develop a “turn-key” training solutions for your organization, please call 1-866-656-5569 or e-mail Admissions@mitags.org. “