STCW Security Awareness (PSA) online course aims to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to enhance ship security in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. Course is approved by Panama Maritime Administration (PMA).
Those who successfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence enabling them to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately.
Complete the course at your own time and place, save time and money with asynchronous e-learning. All you need is an internet-enabled device available (desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone and a couple of days.
No transportation costs • No waiting time to start the training • Course can be completed ashore or on board • No physical attendance required.
STCW PSA course at glance
- Approval: Panana Maritime Authority
- Who is it for: Marine and Non-Marine roles including Officers and Ratings of merchant’s vessels, Cruise ships crews, Superyacht crews
- Accepted by: All flags that accept IMO white list approved training
- STCW Compliance: Fully compliant with STCW Code as amended
- Courses and Assessment: Online only, available 24/7
- Duration: 4h
- Prerequisites: Passport
- Eligibility: Newcomers and Refresh training
- Certificate provided: Digital, PDF file (stamped hard copy available upon request)
- Certificate Validity: For life – please note that some companies require refresh every five (5) years.
Competences
- Recognize the meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels.
- Comprehend the emergency procedures and contingency plans.
- Recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances, and devices.
- Identify characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
- Recognize techniques used to circumvent security measures.
Documents required to attend
After purchasing this course you shall receive instructions in order to provide the following documentation:
- Passport
Documents should be received in PDF/PNG/JPG format. You can either scan or photograph them, please make sure that they are legible.
SQLearn (Branch of Macosnar Training Institute) is a Maritime Training Center approved by the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA).
Kindly note that before you purchase any course it is your responsibility to check if it complies with the flag administration/approval body you require or you want to submit it to. Furthermore, you should check if the course is accepted by your employer as your employer may have specific requirements.