Proficiency in Security Awareness (A-VI/6)

Proficiency in Security Awareness is a course offering crew members the basic information required to carry out security duties on board and help you to have a heightened security awareness. The International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code outlines the need for security and vigilance on board merchant vessels of all sizes. This course aims to ensure you can: report a security incident, including a piracy or armed robbery threat or attack; know the procedures to follow when they recognise a security threat ; and take part in security-related emergency and contingency procedures.

The course is compulsory for all new crew members and for existing crew members unless they have had at least six months documented sea service on an approved vessel between 1st January 2009 and 1st January 2012 or already hold the SSO or CSO qualification. Full details are in MIN 472-2

The course subjects will include

How to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness.

How to recognise security threats.

Understanding the need for, and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.