Certificate Course – Drones and Security in the Maritime Environment
Fundamentals of a Comprehensive Drone Defense Strategy
This certification course provides security officers at port facilities and maritime critical infrastructure with practical knowledge on how to address drone threats. The focus is on the detection, assessment, and defense against drones under real-world port conditions, as well as the integration of legal requirements such as ISPS, NIS2, and KRITIS. Participants learn to analyze risks, establish effective processes, take human factors into account, and organize cooperation with authorities. The goal is to build resilience within port organizations and ensure they remain capable of acting quickly and in compliance with the law in the event of an emergency.
Target audience
Security officers at port facilities, terminal operators, port authorities, operators of critical maritime infrastructure (e.g., container and bulk cargo terminals, shipyards), service providers in port and facility security, ISPS officers (Port Facility Security Officers – PFSO), IT and facility managers in port operations, as well as representatives of authorities and organizations with security responsibilities in the maritime sector (e.g., port supervision, water police, coast guard), and managers of civilian security services in the field of property and facility security.
Seminar Objective
Presenting options for action and response strategies for drone threats in port and maritime environments, with a particular focus on human factors. Examining organizational, legal, and procedural aspects of detecting, assessing, and responding to drone incidents in port facilities and adjacent waterways. Derivation of obligations and measures from regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and the KRITIS Framework Act, as well as other maritime and aviation regulations. The seminar prepares participants for the evaluation and implementation of technical detection and defense measures specifically tailored to complex port infrastructures and maritime operations.
Methodology
Interactive presentations, case studies, simulation exercises, and real-world examples from recent incidents in the field of drone safety, live demonstrations, and hands-on drone flying.
Graduation
Certificate of Participation attesting to knowledge of legal principles, risk assessment, human factors, and the ability to respond to drone threats in the context of property security.
Timeframe
Day 1: 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Day 2: 9:00 a.m. – 13:00 p.m.
Participation Fees
1.490,00 € net (1.773,10 € gross)
Public sector employees:
890,00 € net (1.059,10 € gross)
including lunch
To register, please fill out the form completely. You will then receive an invoice and a confirmation of participation.
Dates & Location
Upcoming dates:
June 25–26, 2026
Location:
ma-co maritimes competenzcentrum GmbH
Köhlbranddeich 30
20457 Hamburg
Partner:
The course is being held in collaboration with ma-co.
Once we receive your registration, you will get an invoice, which also serves as your confirmation of registration. Cancellations must always be made in writing. Cancellations made up to 6 weeks before the seminar begins are free of charge; for cancellations made up to 4 weeks in advance, a 30% fee applies; and for cancellations made 2 weeks or less in advance, or in the event of a no-show, we will charge the full participation fee.