MSS MSO brochure

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„Caret periculo, qui etiam cum est tutus, cavet” Publilius

MARITIME SAFETY & SECURITY LTD

TRAINING CENTRE

TRAINING COURSES

MARSEC OPERATOR

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CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Increase of threats as terrorism at sea and the piracy has been spiritus

movens of founding in 2007 Maritime Safety & Security LTD, the only company in

Poland involved into maritime security industry. Our core field of activities is training

centre where you can take part in professional courses, compulsory for obtaining

employment as security guard on board. The highest level of our services prove

introduced ISO system and possibility of conducting training courses in accordance

with STCW convention. For contents look after professional teaching staff having

experience in commanding hijacked vessels (captains of MV BELUGA

NOMINATION, MV SIRIUS STAR), what is more there are professional police

negotiator, psychologist specialized in PTSD (post trauma stress disorder) treatment

and special forces officers, fluent in tactical operations on board with wide knowledge

of piracy.

Last but not least is our most important however still developing element –

security services for vessels. Wide spectrum of experience of our vessel protection

team members let us adjust the offer for each specific client. Carefully selected

operators have rich tactical experience in Special Forces units and are able to work

as both armed guards and unarmed consultants.

The founder of company is LCDR (R) Sebastian Kalitowski, former team

leader of combat divers in Formoza unit and operational officer of Polish Military

Intelligence.

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Maritime Safety & Security

TRAINING CENTRE

Established in June of 2009 with the idea of creating new standards and

quality for security education issue. Our goal is to provide high quality courses

conducted by experts who have got experience by serving in naval Special Forces,

commanding vessels at sea or working as negotiator or psychologist. We hope that

knowledge we provide will help you at sea,

QUALITY

Maritime Safety & Security is certified training centre. We have ISO

9001:2008 for Anti - piracy trainings and courses approved by STCW

convention. Beside we are certified in maritime security operations

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OUR EXPERTS

- LCDR ( R ) Sebastian Kalitowski:

Graduated from the Military Naval Academy at the Navigation and Warship Armoury

Department, and also from the University of Social Psychology in Warsaw. He served in the Navy as a

combat diver and a commander of the special combat diver unit in Formoza unit. A participant in a

stability mission in Kosovo. He spent 1.5 years in the Balkans, realizing the tasks connected with

counter-terrorism and fighting international organized crime. His interests are connected with the

tactics of anti-terrorist actions at sea and the security and protection of ships and port facilities, as well

as psychological aspects of terrorism. A lecturer at the University of Szczecin. A yacht and motorboat

captain, hand-to-hand combat instructor and paratrooper.

- CPT. Piotr Budzynowski:

Commander of MV BELUGA NOMINATION— ship hijacked for 82 days. That was one of the

most ruthless incidents in 2011;

- CPT. Marek Niski:

Since he has worked for foreign ship owners. At 1990 he started working at Norwegian

tankers. Afterwards he has started service for middle eastern tanker owners where he remains

employed until now. He was promoted by both companies to the rank of captain. As a captain he was

involved in construction of the VLCC tanker at shipyard in Korea. In 2008 CPT Marek NISKI

commanded VLCC Sirius Star – one of the biggest ships ever hijacked by Somali pirates at high seas,

far from declared “high risk area”. He managed to bring home all his crew and the ship with minor

damages. Last ship owner’s opinion: “one of our most senior captains and a man we want to keep with

us”.

- CPT. ( R ) Robert Pawłowski:

Former member of Polish naval forces Formoza. He has spent there 13 years of duty. Veteran

of wars in Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. Further experience he has gained at close protection field.

Advisor in the project related to Afghan police training. Specialist in tactical training and consulting;

- LCDR ( R ) Krzysztof Suchomski:

Former naval special forces unit Formoza operator and commander of special tasks section.

Served in Special Operations Command and Control Element in Afghanistan as planning officer.

Founder of training centres Excalibur and S.W.A.T.

- PhD mjr Angelika Szymańska:

Military psychologist currently on active duty. At 2003 she got her PHD in military psychology.

For a couple of years she has been involved into preparations of military professionals for combat

missions – among the others deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She also works with families of

deployed soldiers, as well as with the families of wounded and killed in action. Her area of interest is

psychology of terrorism and posttraumatic stress disorder. Her professional experience also includes

counceling for piracy victims.

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BASIC SAFETY TRAINING

STCW 95

Set of four courses compulsory for every seaman who works on board. All of

the trainings are based on models issued by IMO 1.13, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21

· Personal Survival Techniques—20 hours (2,5 days);

· Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting—16 hours (2 days);

· Elementary First Aid—12 hours (2 days);

· Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities—23 hours (3 days);

After attendance and passing final tests, participants obtain international certificates

issued by Polish authority (Maritime Office).

Attendants are needed to wear sport clothes for exercises in the water.

*Certificate of Basic Safety Training STCW 95 is obligatory for all who want to issue

Seaman’s book (seafarer’s passport) and is valid for 5 years.

** We can conduct renewing Basic Safety Training STCW 95 what 4 days (28 hours)

– 7 hours each.

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SHIP SECURITY OFFICER

Regarding with high amount of pirate attacks at sea, the need of security

guards has been increased. However, to make security guards credible and efficient

on board, they have to gain specific knowledge about piracy and permissions letting

work at the vessel. The most essential document confirming preparation for work as

MarSec OPERATOR is SSO certificate.

Training is conducted in accordance with STCW. It’s programme is based on

IMO course 3.19 and takes 16 hours. The most important issues what will be

considered at the classes are:

· Ship Security Plan

· Threat Identification, Recognition and Response

· Ship Security Assessment

After full attendance and positive result of final tests participants will receive

international certificate issued by Polish authority (Maritime Office).

* To issue certificate, one photograph 35x45mm is needed.

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ANTI – PIRACY & BMP 4

(SSO Supplement)

This course is to provide general knowledge of intelligence situation about

piracy in HoA as history and current state of Somali pirates, their modus operandi

and equipment. Anti—piracy training course is based on international guidance

BMP4 (Best Management Practices against Somali based Piracy). Attendants can

get to known with means of passive and active means of security on board,

procedures and conditions of conducting maritime security operations and how to

cooperate with all the crew, especially officers and how to keep liaison with

information centres in case of pirate attack and hostage situation.

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ON BOARD TACTICAL TRAINING

Tactical activities for all who have never worked on board may be very

complex. Although long hours spent at different tactical trainings in military, police or

training centres are very useful, MarSec OPERATORS should get to known with new

environment what is the vessel to be able to use their whole potential at work.

Course is prepared by Maritime Safety & Security experts who are the former

operators in naval special forces unit Formoza. Training takes 6 hours and is

conducted on board of the ship > 500 BRT. Main contents are:

· Vessel construction usage for tactical activities on board

· Specification and job description of Vessel Protection Team

· Ship Security during entering the High Risk Area

· Examples of Rules of Engagement for Vessel Protection Teams

After the course attendants will obtain certificates of taking part in the course.

*All attendants are needed to bring their own tactical wear and weapon

reproductions.

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MARITIME TACTICAL CASUALTY CARE

Anti – piracy operations more often are finished with casualties. Sometimes

even fatalities. In difficult logistical conditions at sea, fast doctor’s help may be

impossible, especially during pirate attack if one of operators get injured. Training

programme consists of 2 parts:

I. General Emergency Medical Support

- Immediate Life Support

- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

- Use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AEG)

II. Tactical Maritime Combat Casualty Care

- Care Under Fire

- Tactical Field Care

- Tactical Emergency Medical Support

- Combat Evacuation Casualty Care

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FIREARMS TRAINING

This is a perfect opportunity to familiarise the attendants with environment of

shooting on board. Shooting range will be prepared to imitate conditions the same as

at the vessel.

Training do include:

- shooting from the height;

- shooting to the aims imitating pirate units;

- elements of dynamic shooting;

- adjusting weapons and ammunitions to maritime security conditions.

Training Participants do not receive the weapons only for the shooting time but

each Training Participant receives AK 47 (the most popular weapon in vessel

protection teams) for the whole training time and is fully responsible for this weapon.

Requirements:

- participants shall bring to the Training their own duty belts.

- training takes place independently of the weather conditions.

- participants shall have the clothes to change.

- participants shall bring to the Training their ID-documents and their weapon

licences.

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RYA VHF

On board the vessel, liaison for security team is one of the most crucial issues

at work. This course is to provide the knowledge of operating VHF device as sending

and receiving messages, choosing specific channels or procedures in case of making

mistake (accidental message MAYDAY) or repairing it if it is broken.

Certificate of attendance will be issued by Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

* Attendants are needed to provide:

1 photo 35 x 45mm;

30 GBP (in cash) for issuing the certificate;

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BASIC RADAR COURSE

Goal of the course is to gain the knowledge of basic usage of radar

devices. Attendants will familiarize with the most important functions of radar and

its limitations. Theoretical and practical preparation will help security teams for

reading the most important information by himself as:

Course, speed and CPA (Closest Point of Approach);

Detecting potential target vessels;

Making situational analysis (reading the courses and checking the distance

between the objects;

Probability of small targets detection;

Differences in radars (depending on frequencies);

Interruptions on radar view.

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OUR BASE

Camping Marina PTTK is a four star venue situated at the lakeside in Polish

city Szczecin where Maritime Safety & Security will conduct MarSec OPERATOR

courses. Distance from railway station is about 8 kilometers, where it is possible to

take train or bus to airports in Berlin.

ACCOMMODATION

Venue offers for attendants accommodation in well done bungalows prepared

for all seasons hosting. There are bathrooms and toilets in the rooms and wi-fi

connection. At the place there is restaurant where there will be given food.

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TIMETABLE & COST

Name Includes Duration Price*

MarSec Operator

- BST STCW 95; - SSO; - Anti Piracy+BMP4; - On Board Tactical Training; - Tactical Maritime Casualty Care.

5 days 1700EUR 2250USD

Addutional Trainings - Fire arms Training. - RYA VHF - Basic Radar Course

- -

PRICE INCLUDES - Food and accommodation (for 6 days); - Printed course materials; - Costs of issuing the documents.

* Note: 30% of total amount is needed to pay in advance (USD required)

PLAN OF REALIZATION FOR 2012:

AUGUST: 27-31

SEPTEMBER: 24-28

OCTOBER: 8-12

NOVEMBER: 19-23

DECEMBER: 10-14

CONTACT DETAILS

ADDRESS: Dębogórska st. 22, 71-717 Szczecin, POLAND

PHONE: +48 602 710 849

EMAIL: [email protected]

SKYPE: maritime-security

International Association of Counter Terrorism

Security Professionals

International Code of Conduct for Private

Security Services Providers

Documents

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