Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)

To give those onboard ship who do not have a designated security duty the essential education and training meeting the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in the following STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) table, which supports Chapter XI-2 of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended and the International Ship and Port Facility security (ISPS) Code. NB – 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.

Course Duration: 4 Hours

Venue: Held at TCC Training Centre or at the clients preferred venue on or offshore

Who should attend: All seafarers, this includes semi submersibles

Certification: MCGA Approved certification is awarded on successful completion of the course

Course Content:

The importance of ship security and the roles of those involved in its provision

•ISPS Code

•Typical threats

•Roles and responsibilities of relevant bodies

An awareness of the requirements and measures to maintain ship security

•Need for security procedures

•Ship security plan

•Security levels and there meanings

The ability to recognise and report a security threat

•Identify security threats

•Recognise weapons and dangerous substances

•Piracy