Security Awareness

Course Description

This course provides security awareness and background knowledge for all personnel intending to work on ships who do not have any specific designated security duties.

Note: All seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on ships required to comply with the ISPS code are required to undertake the Proficiency in Security Awareness course.

Course Content

After successful completion of this course participants will be able to/have:

  • Participate in on board training and drills
  • Assist with searches of the vessel if required
  • Understand security related information and report security related concerns
  • A basic knowledge of security related contingency plans
  • A basic knowledge of security threats, including piracy and armed robbery
  • A basic knowledge of weapons and dangerous substances
Entry Standards

Completion of STCW Basic Training

Facilities

Classroom

Teaching Method

Lectures, videos, practical exercises.

Guidelines

STCW Chapter VI, Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6-1. IMO Model Course 3.27, SOLAS, The ISPS Code

Course Duration

0.5 days.

Assessment

Written exams and practical assessments.

Certification

Course certificate upon successful completion leading to STCW certification.

Venue

This course is regularly offered by our Maritime Training Centres.

If you are a BSM seafarer, please contact your local Crew Service Centre (CSC) to learn about the next available course dates.

For new seafarers and companies, please click on the ‘Request Information’ button below, fill and submit the online form. One of our team members will contact you as soon as possible.

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