Ship Security Officer

From 1 January 2008, aspiring Ship Security Officers (SSO) must follow a Dutch government approved training course, which also meets the Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) treaty’s requirements.
Comprehensive consultations between the Dutch government and the KVNR have led to a pragmatic approach in line with STCW requirements.
Those who received SSO training prior to 1 January 2008 will be subject to a transitional period until 1 July 2009. The SSO training courses that are recognised by the Dutch government have been listed on the Transport and Water Management Inspectorate website.