SeaPort Manatee offers a host of security training courses and is the country’s only seaport approved by the U.S. Coast Guard to teach Facility Security Officer (FSO) training. The port offers a number of facility security training courses that comply with all International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.
These modular courses were developed to meet the training requirements outlined in 33 CFR 205, 210 and 215.
REGISTRATION
To register for training, please contact David St. Pierre, Senior Director of Public Safety & Security, dstpierre@seaportmanatee.com or (941) 722-6621
TRAINING OPTIONS:
- Facility Security Officer (FSO) / 3-day course
- The FSO Certification course has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and fully meets the training requirements outlined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code section B 18.1 and the implementation regulations of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 105 — fully complying with U.S. Coast Guard training requirements.
- Offered quarterly.
- Next available course: August 4 – August 6, 2026. Location of training: 1705 Piney Point Road, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) / 2-day Course
- This 16-hour program is intended for law enforcement personnel who perform Port Security duties and was developed to meet the training standards published by the U.S. Maritime Administration, meets the requirements of 33 CRF 105.210 and ISPS Code B 18.2 and is specifically tailored for response personnel. A certificate will be issued to attest to the completion of the training.
- Offered quarterly. For Military, First Responder, and Law Enforcement Personnel.
- Next available course: TBD
- Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) & International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) / 4-Hour Seminar
- The MTSA/ISPS Familiarization module was developed to meet the professional training requirements outlined in 33CFR 105.215. This 4-hour seminar provides a basic understanding of the regulations, crime prevention and how facility personnel support security operations at the facility. The session is a pre-requisite for security personnel training. A certificate will be issued to all individuals completing this course.
- Next available course: TBD
- Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Security Plan Auditing / 8-hour Course
- This 8-hour course was created to provide information on the requirements and process of auditing Facility Security Plans as required under MTSA regulations. This course supplements the Facility Security Officer course by providing in-depth training specifically on the auditing process.
- Next available course: TBD
- Port Security Personnel Training
- For personnel with security duties. This 4-hour Security personnel training meets the professional training requirements for persons filling positions in seaport security outlined in current Coast Guard regulations.
- Next available course: TBD