STCW Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness (MSA) is designed to provide those on board merchant vessels who do not have designated security duties with the essential ship security awareness training which meets the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements as set out in the STCW Code.
MSA training must be undertaken by all seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board any ship which is required to comply with the ISPS Code.
Prerequisites
None
Objective
There are 3 outcomes to the training; Outcome 1: The learner is aware of the importance of ship security and the roles of those involved in it's provision.
Outcome 2: The learner is aware of the requirements and measures to maintain ship security.
Outcome 3: The learner is able to recognise and report a security threat.
Course content
The Ship Security Awareness course provides a mixture of practical and theoretical training including:
The ISPS Code
Recognise security threats
Maritime security definitions
Security roles and responsibilities
Company and ship security requirements
Security threat levels
Security measures and procedures
