Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)

The STCW Convention and Code as has been amended by the Manila amendments (2010) contains new requirements regarding security training. All personnel employed or engaged on board ships to which the ISPS Code applies, require this training.

Our MCA Accredited STCW ISPS Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) Course meets the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in Regulation VI/6, paragraph 4 and Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended. Approved by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), it has been designed to give delegates an understanding of their various security awareness and understanding of the Ship Maritime Security Levels.

Course Delegates Will Receive:

• Internationally-Recognised MCA (STCW ISPS) PSA Certificate

• Training from MCA Accredited Maritime Security Specialists

• Detailed PSA Course Manual

Subjects Covered:

• Maritime Security Definitions & Acronyms

• An Introduction to the ISPS Code

• Maritime Security Policies

• Maritime Security Levels

• Security Reporting Procedures

• Contingency Plans & Procedures

• Circumvention of Security

• Recognition of Potential Security Threats

• Recognition of Dangerous Weapons, Substances & Devices

• Security Sensitive Related Communications

• Requirement for Training, Drills & Exercises

• An Introduction to Citadel Technique

• Introduction to Improvised Explosive Devices