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