Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)

Course Eligibility: There is no minimum requirement.

Course Description

Security awareness training must be undertaken by all seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on ships which are required to comply with the ISPS Code. This training/instruction must meet the requirements of Section A-VI/6 paragraph 4 of the amended STCW code. This training leads to the issue of a STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Security Awareness.

Course Structure

On completion of this training a seafarer will at least be able to:

• Contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness;

• Recognise security threats; and

• Understand the need for, and methods of, maintaining security awareness and

vigilance.

Course Content

1. Enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness

2. Recognition of security threats

3. Maintaining security awareness and vigilance