Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)

Course Introduction

The goal of this Online Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) Course, also known as Yacht Security Awareness Training, is to furnish the crew and personnel working aboard the various types of yachts with fundamental education and training that satisfies the Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency (KUP) requirements. While also complying with the 2010 Manila Amendments and adhering to the stipulations outlined in Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 4 of the STCW Convention and Code, as well as Table A-VI/6-1, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

About the Course

As per the ISPS Code, there is a fundamental security certification mandate for individuals regularly present on or visiting vessels. This course serves as the mandatory minimum security-related training requirement under STCW ISPS for a superyacht, motor yacht, or megayacht crew or staff who are not assigned specific security duties onboard. 

The course equips learners with the essential knowledge to fulfil the mandated instruction according to STCW, the MNTB KUPs, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) guidelines, and IMO Model Course 3.27. This is not a security training course instructing you on security practices, but more to provide awareness of the various procedures, protocols, international codes, and conventions that are in place.

Awarding Body

The Security Awareness (PSA) Course is fully approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and holds international recognition and acceptance. It encompasses the 2010 Manila Amendments and aligns with the requirements of Section A-VI/6, paragraph 4 of the STCW Convention and Code, as well as Table A-VI/6-1. 

Advisory Note: It is advisable to confirm with your crewing agency, vessel, or company that the administration of the yacht you will be working on accepts MCA certification. The MCA is whitelisted and internationally accepted under the Standards for Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW).

Course Duration

The duration of the online yacht security training is around 3 to 4 hours. The time for completion will differ due to different reading speeds, but the minimum time requirement must be fulfilled along with the relevant official assessments to successfully finish the course. This is a mandatory requirement under the MCA.

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