MCA Approved STCW ISPS Security Awareness (PSA), Designated Security Duties (DSD) & Ship Security Officer (SSO) Courses and Maritime CPD Training Online
Founded in 2016, VIRSEC is an award-winning e-Learning company located n Manchester, UK. VIRSEC Specializes in the delivery of regulatory, bespoke, and accredited online courses. The range of courses include - Maritime, Port Security, Personal Security & Self Defense, Anti-terrorism & Risk Mitigation, Business Support & Compliance, and Health and Safety. This training company is recognized for its delivery of excellence and customer service.
VIRSEC is UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (UK MCA) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) approved course provider. With learners from over 110 countries, the courses can be completed 100% Online. The MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Courses include official online assessments as per the requirement under the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and require no physical attendance at a test center. Official certificates will be emailed and can be downloaded on successfully passing the course.
The growing range of online CPD Approved e-Learning courses CPD courses are also completed fully online with an end-of-course assessment and the certificates are awarded immediately. This ensures you receive a head start in your future chosen profession, and assists you in furthering your career goals.
VIRSEC offers separate STCW ISPS courses for Cargo, Ferries, Offshore, Superyacht and Cruise Ship crew and staff which are tailored towards industry-wise requirements and engaging experience.
Online Training Programs
MCA Approved Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
- Online STCW ISPS Security Awareness (Cargo, Ferries & Offshore) Course: This mandatory course is specifically designed for seafarers of all ranks, whom do not have designated security duties as detailed within the Ship Security Plan. This is an awareness-only course and tailored for the commercial cargo, ferry & offshore sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Security Awareness (Superyachts) Course: This mandatory course is specifically designed for seafarers all ranks or anyone frequenting a ship often such as stewards, entertainers who do not have designated security duties. This is an awareness-only course and tailored for the superyachts & megayacht sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Security Awareness (Cruise Ship) Course: This mandatory course is specifically designed for seafarers all ranks or anyone frequenting a ship often such as stewards, cruise ship staff, entertainers who do not have designated security duties. This is an awareness-only course and tailored for the cruise sector.
MCA Approved Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
- Online STCW ISPS Designated Security Duties (Cargo, Ferries & Offshore) Course: This course is specifically designed for those crew members, reporting to the Ship Security Officer, who will carry out designated security duties and responsibilities. This course in tailored for the commercial cargo, ferry & offshore sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Designated Security Duties (Superyachts) Course: This Designated Security Duties (DSD) course is specifically designed for those Superyacht crew & staff, reporting to the Ship Security Officer, who will carry out designated security duties and responsibilities. This course in tailored for the commercial superyacht & megayacht sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Designated Security Duties (Cruise Ship) Course: This Designated Security Duties (DSD) course is specifically designed for those Cruise Ship crew & staff, reporting to the Ship Security Officer, who will carry out designated security duties and responsibilities. This course in tailored for the Cruise Ship & related sectors.
MCA Approved Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- Online STCW ISPS Ship Security Officer (Cargo, Ferries & Offshore) Course: This course is for cargo and offshore is specifically designed for any knowledgeable and able crew member who will carry out the official duties of a Ship Security Officer, functioning under the ISPS Code. This course in tailored for the commercial cargo, ferry & offshore and related sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Ship Security Officer (Superyachts) Course: This course is for superyacht crew and staff is specifically designed for any knowledgeable and able crew member who will carry out the official duties of a Ship Security Officer, functioning under the ISPS Code. This course in tailored for the commercial superyacht & megayacht and related sectors.
- Online STCW ISPS Ship Security Officer (Cruise Ship) Course: This course is for cruise ship crew and staff is specifically designed for any knowledgeable and able crew member who will carry out the official duties of a Ship Security Officer, functioning under the ISPS Code. This course in tailored for the cruise ship and related sectors.
Other STCW & Port Security Courses Online
- Online STCW Crowd Management & Passenger Safety: This course is STCW Compliant and adheres to the MNTB's Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) in the use of all techniques, information and equipment supplied to deal with an emergency, including familiarization with all safety aspects of the ship and the ability to effectively communicate with passengers and fully prepare them for an emergency.
- Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel: Course: This fully-online, UK DfT compliant, CPD approved course provides necessary instruction in security awareness to the port staff, contractors and other port personnel.
- Online Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers: The CPD-approved, internationally recognized Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers Online Course examines cyber security, existing cyber threats, the vulnerabilities onboard ship IT and OT systems, and the exploitation by offenders.
- Online Cyber Security Strategy for Vessels: The CPD-approved, internationally recognized Cyber Security Startegy for Vesselss online course has been created to advise senior shipping personnel, responsible for the on-board security of a variety of ships' systems; and will be of benefit to all those with authority for vessel security and business continuity.
LAST UPDATED ON Nov 30, 2022
Online Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers: The CPD-approved, internationally recognized Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers Online Course examines cyber security, existing cyber threats, the vulnerabilities onboard ship IT and OT systems, and the exploitation by offenders.