Keeping a ship safe and secure occurs through the investment of time and effort by both the Vessel Security Officer and the crew. Some of the topics covered in this volume include training, drills, exercises, and recordkeeping; threat assessment and analysis; creating a vessel security plan; and maritime terrorism. The appendices contain a Declaration of Security and 33 CFR Part 104 among other documents. This text complements any security course and can serve as a training handbook for a Vessel/Ship Security Officer or Company Security Officer.