b'FOGHORNFOCUS: SECURITY AND VESSEL REVIEW/PREVIEWLeft: Participants at Bridgeport/Port Jefferson Steamboat, a PVA member, are shown how to take a weapon away from an intruder. Right: Bridgeport /Port Jefferson Steamboat crew learn how to handcuff an attacker.Photos: Roderic Putnam, Firearm Training Specialist, LLC. In other words, security training should be like the fi re drills or abandon shipto scale the training and keep up with drills that vessel operators routinely conduct with crew to be certain that everyonenew hires and summer crews.knows what to do and when. Just like safety training drills, properly conductedThis is the just beginning of our security training drills can save lives. partnership. We then act as a third What are the steps that vessel operators need to take to prepare for training andparty providing due diligence for simulations? the company by playing a key role I recommend that vessel operators opt for blended training. Start with computer- of managing all certifications at our based training (CBT) to become familiarized with the program before moving intoheadquarters and providing follow up live-action (hand-to-hand) systems.training and updates as required. We I should stress that because no two vessel operations are the samedifferentare also prepared to act as an expert vessels, different operating conditions, etc.theres never a one-size-fits-allwitness if shooting occurs. security training program that can be applied to the passenger vessel industry.Of course, we also do the training. A dinner boat offering sunset cruises on a quiet river isnt the same as a largeWe run the computer-based training ferry system operating in a busy harbor or an overnight small passenger vessel.courses for crews. Then, we teach the Therefore, customized programs are the best way to ensure that your securityhand-to-hand systems and pepper offi cers and crew are trained properly for your operation.spray training and certifi cation. Vessel operators who have worked with us invite us out to for a walk-throughWho should be involved within a vessel of the vessels and shoreside facilities so that we can fully appreciate their operation.operation?Working the CSO and VSO, someone is designated to be the companys trainer.There are number of people who We train the trainer and certify the persons picked as instructors. This allows themneed to be involved to make the training work effectively. I recommend involving the chief security officer, the vessel security offi cer, the captain, PLEASE DO NOT crew, hose keeping personnel, and food and beverage crews on dinner cruise vessels, as well as hospitality personnel REMAIN SEATED on overnight vessels. How long does proper training and Do not switch of all electronics. Please move around freely.exercises take?And above all, do not miss the spectacular beauty off the sea. With Cat high performance engines, the total time of yourIt usually takes about 12 hours and the journey could be the same as flying. Only with better views.And without the leg cramps. drills should be run quarterly with a full exercise working with local law en-forcement such as police departments and emergency medical services, as well getting federal agencies in on the action to make sure all parts of the See the video at system are understood, and commu-storiesfromsea.com nications are on the same page. To be most effective, exercises should occur See our complete offer for ferries and cruise ships at marine.cat.com every 12 monthsbut not longer then2017 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, Caterpillar Yellow, the Power Edge18 monthsand should be real-world trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. training, not a table-top exercise. n8 DECEMBER 2019FOGHORNcat_ad_ferries.indd 1 08/01/18 22:30'