3 Training and personnel practices
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3 Training and personnel practices

  3.1 Member States and other authorities may wish to develop security policies and procedures, taking into consideration security assessments, to ensure that all operators and crew members (and passengers where appropriate) are familiar with basic security measures applicable to each of the vessel categories.

  3.2 Basic security familiarization training is recommended for crew members enabling them to have the capability to respond to security threats. In higher-risk environments, this training should also have the purpose of testing and assessing competence and knowledge for effective implementation of the recommendatory security measures contained in these Guidelines.

  3.3 Operator proficiency training for pleasure craft owners and operators could encompass security awareness familiarization.


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