33 CFR 105 requires the Owner/Operator (read as ‘FSO,’ that’s YOU!), to conduct an Audit annually. This is the FSO’s opportunity to show the Auditor, your ‘critical best friend,’ how well you know your duties and are doing your job; nearly instantaneous feedback on how you’re doing as an FSO, now that’s job satisfaction! (Assuming you know the regulations and what the facility’s FSP says; and are routinely conducting drills and applying best practices and lessons learned.)

If the Owner/Operator/FSO are not gaining security perspective and insights from your Auditor every year, it’s time to bring on the regulatory and practical experience that comes with each Seebald Associate; we pride ourselves in being your expert ‘critical best friend.’

Have you and your alternates attended a certified FSO Course or FSO Refresher Course? The FSO Course is recommended every 5 years, the FSO Refresher Course every 2-3 years. See Seebald.com for a location and date that works for you; or give Ed a call and arrange a private course tailored for you, your facility and personnel.