SSO-L3.2

Training, drills, exercises and records

SSO-M3 · Running the plan on board · SSO-M3-A Access control, restricted areas, stores and equipment including the SSAS; training, drills, exercises and records; stowaway prevention and response.

Drills every **three months**, an exercise every **calendar year** with no more than **18 months** between, and a drill within **a week** when a quarter of the crew is new. Then write it all down.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. The STCW VI/5 Ship Security Officer certificate of proficiency can only be obtained by completing a course with an MCA-approved (or flag-recognised) training provider. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.