This course is to provide security knowledge for all other facility personnel who do not have security duties. All other facility personnel, including contractors, whether part-time, full-time, temporary, or permanent, must have knowledge of, through training or equivalent job experience.

The training of all personnel is a requirement of the ISPS Code and all employees need to be aware of basic security considerations, not only for their personal safety, but that of others and the vessel or facility.


Eligibility 

Anyone, (excluding visitors) with reason to visit the facility frequently.

Process 
  1. Company would contact the port to conduct the seminar so that their employees can acquire the certification. Applicants must provide all necessary supporting documents listed below.
  2. Seminars are organised by the Port and participants are invited to attend.
  3. Seminars are conducted at:

Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-5677

  1. Upon successful completion of the seminar, the certificate is issued
  2. Staff is required to do refresher courses every 18 months to maintain their certification.   

Note:  This course is also offered by the following port-recognised organisations at a fee:

Bahamas Maritime Connexion Ltd
East Street & Resurrection Drive
Joan’s Heights
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)392-3514 / 3515 / 3521
Mob. (242)359-1424
Fax. (242)392-3518
Email: glenbain@maritimeconnexion.com

website: www.maritimeconnexion.com

Simirays Consulting & Security Training Services
P O Box SS 6745
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)364–7649
Mob. (242) 424-8498
Email: arrow@batelnet.bs

 

Application Form(s) 

No form is needed for this service.

Supporting Documents 
  • Police Certificate of Character
  • Proof of Citizenship
  • Photo Identification
Turn-around time 
Seminar dates are scheduled based on the volume of requests. Once the seminar is completed, certificates are immediately issued to participants.
Deadline 
There is no deadline associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

There is no fee associated with these seminars when conducted by the Port Department.  However they are offered by port-recognised organisations at a fee.

For more information please contact 

Any of the offices listed below, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

New Providence Offices

Prince George Wharf
P.O. Box N-8175
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-1596 or 326-7654
Fax. (242) 322-5545

Port-Recognised Organisations

Bahamas Maritime Connexion Ltd
East Street & Resurrection Drive
Joan’s Heights
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)392-3514 / 3515 / 3521
Mob. (242)359-1424
Fax. (242)392-3518
Email: glenbain@maritimeconnexion.com

website: www.maritimeconnexion.com

 

Simirays Consulting & Security Training Services
P O Box SS 6745
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)364–7649
Mob. (242) 424-8498
Email: arrow@batelnet.bs

 

 

 
Related Services
Agency Contact Info
 
Port Department
East Bay Street Shopping Plaza
P. O. Box N 8175
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
portcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: Nassau Office :(242)302-0200
Abaco Office :(242)367-0041
Freeport Office :(242)352-9167

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