Ship Security Officer (SSO)
A course that qualifies you for the role of Ship Security Officer (SSO) on vessels covered by the ISPS Code.
About the course
There are no set course dates for 2026. If you’re interested in attending, please fill in the expression of interest below.
A course that qualifies you for the role of Ship Security Officer (SSO) on vessels covered by the ISPS Code.
STCW code
The course meets the Swedish Transport Agency’s requirements under TSFS 2011:116, appendix 38, and STCW A-VI/5.
Certification
Once you’ve passed the course, this is registered with the Swedish Transport Agency and the result appears in the seafarers’ register. You apply for the corresponding certification yourself from the Swedish Transport Agency, which charges a fee for this.
Price
SEK 9,500 excluding VAT
Course literature, as well as lunch and coffee on-site, are included in the course fee.
Course literature
Sjöfartsskydd & ISPS-koden, 3rd edition, Jure förlag, along with other material handed out during the course.
Cancellation
Cancellation is free of charge up to four weeks before the course starts. If you cancel later than that, the following charges apply:
- 0–2 weeks before the course starts: 100% of the course fee
- 2–4 weeks before the course starts: 50% of the course fee
Cancellations must be made in writing to sjofart@chalmers.se. We accept a colleague as a substitute for the original participant.
If you fall ill, you can rebook or cancel later than four weeks before the course starts on presentation of a medical certificate and an administrative fee of SEK 1,000.
Accommodation is cancelled according to the hotel’s cancellation policy.
Contact
The maritime professional development team
Email: sjofart@chalmers.se
Phone: [+4631 772 2222](tel:+4631772 2222)
Lecturer
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Course Participant profile
Ship’s officers who need certification for the role of SSO on board.
Prerequisites
Relevant training to be able to serve as Ship Security Officer on board.