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Port and Maritime Facility Security Operations

Ports and coastal terminals are high value, high traffic nodes where cargo theft, stowaways, smuggling and sabotage all converge. This programme prepares port facility security officers and terminal managers to plan and run security operations that keep trade moving while meeting international maritime security expectations. It draws on the operating realities of South African ports and the wider regional trade corridors they serve.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the maritime security framework and the role of the port facility security officer.
  • Conduct a port facility security assessment covering waterside and landside threats.
  • Develop and maintain a port facility security plan and its security levels.
  • Manage access control, cargo screening and restricted area protection.
  • Coordinate response to breaches, stowaways and smuggling incidents.
  • Run drills, exercises and audits that keep the facility exercise ready.

Course outline

  1. 01Maritime security framework and roles
  2. 02Port threats waterside and landside
  3. 03Facility security assessment
  4. 04Facility security plan and security levels
  5. 05Access control and restricted areas
  6. 06Cargo, container and vessel interface security
  7. 07Stowaway and smuggling response
  8. 08Drills, exercises and audits

Who should attend

Port facility security officers, terminal and harbour managers, shipping and logistics security staff and border agency liaison officers.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Online5US$900
24 to 28 Aug 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Kigali5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Kampala5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000
14 to 18 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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