Security Awareness - STCW Standards (no flag state approval)

Maritime Industry

No training prerequisites are required to sit this course. Prior to commencing the course, all candidates are required to supply a date of birth.

The course is available in the following languages: English; Danish; Norwegian This security awareness course is designed to provide seafarers without designated security duties, as per ship security plan, with the necessary knowledge to effectively assist with ship security. The course is aligned to STCW A-VI/6. The course or certificate is not flag state approved at this time.

LO1: List the current maritime security threats LO2: Define the different maritime security threats • United nations definitions of piracy and armed robbery • Threat overview • Terrorism • Smuggling • Stowaways and refugees • Cargo theft LO3: Explain the basic functions of ports LO4: Provide an overview of the key maritime security roles LO5: Explain how SOLAS and MARPOL started LO6: Detail Resolution A.545 LO7: Detail Resolution A.924 LO8: Explain the relevant Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) requirements • SOLAS amendments • SOLAS chapter V • SOLAS Chapter XI LO9: Explain the International Ship in Port Facility Security (ISPS) code LO10: Explain the STCW 2010 Amendments LO11: Explain the IMO Circular 1334 LO12: Explain the important roles relevant to maritime security • Contracting Government • Captain of the Port • The Area Maritime Security Committee • Company • Company Security Officer • Ship Security Officer • Seafarers with Designated Security Duties • Port Facility • Port Facility Security Officer • Port Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties • Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies LO13: Explain the different weapons that can be used in maritime security incidents • Edged weapons • Guns • Explosives LO14: Explain how hazardous materials can be involved in maritime security incidents LO15: Detail where dangerous good are likely to be found in maritime environments LO16: Define and explain suspicious activity • Definition of Suspicious Activity • Profiling • Examples of Suspicious Activity LO17: Explain how and when to report suspicious behaviour LO18: List the different security equipment used in maritime environments LO19: Explain the common elements of pirate attacks LO20: Explain the common elements of armed robberies LO21: Explain existing security levels • MARSEC level 1 • MARSEC level 2 • MARSEC level 3 LO22: Explain security actions in the event of piracy • Ship Security Actions for Piracy • Ship Security Actions with pirates Onboard • Piracy/Robbery Rescue Operations LO23: State which contingency plans should be created and what security situations should be considered LO24: Explain the action to be taken in security situations • Bomb threats • Unidentified objects • Explosions (without warning) • Stowaways • Security Drills LO25: Explain how to report security incidents LO26: Explain the regulations related to emergency drills