Liberian Registry (LISCR) Approved Maritime Security Awareness (PSA) Online Training for All Crew, Staff and Personnel Without Designated Security Duties Onboard
In compliance with the STCW Code and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS ) Code, all personnel who routinely serve onboard vessels or require regular access to ships are mandated to hold appropriate Security certification.
The fully online, ISPS Code compliant Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) course, approved by the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), satisfies the compulsory training requirements established under STCW for seafarers and vessel personnel who do not hold Designated Security Duties.
This programme equips participants with the requisite knowledge and competencies to meet the prescribed standards of training in accordance with STCW, the Liberian Registry (LISCR), the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB), and IMO Model Course 3.27.
This online PSA course is for crew and staff working in commercial vessels, ferries, superyachts, cruise ships, and associated industries.
Online STCW PSA Training
Liberia (LISCR) PSA Certification
- Course: This training delivers the fundamental instruction required for crew members who are not assigned Designated Security Duties, ensuring full compliance with the Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in STCW Code, ISPS Code and SOLAS. This course is specifically tailored for individuals working in the commercial Cargo vessels, ferries, superyachts, cruise ships, and related industries.
- Mode of Study & Assessments: All tests and assessments are conducted seamlessly through an entirely online platform.
- Course Access: 6 months
- Course Approval: Liberian Registry LISCR (An MCA UK approved course is also available)
- Compliance: STCW regulation VI/6 and section A-VI/6
- Acceptance: Any country that is signed up to the ISPS Code and STCW Convention should accept the certification.
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours
- Online Assessment: Short Open-Book Assessment after each of the three Learning Outcomes. You must achieve a minimum score of 70% per Assessment to enable you to move onto the next Learning Outcome.
- Documentation: To complete the process, kindly provide a scan of a recognized form of identification, such as your passport, driving license, or any other officially issued photo ID.
- Certification: After successfully finishing the online course, verifying their Learner ID, and passing the assessment, learners will be issued an electronic edition of the course certificate in a secure PDF format. This certificate will be sent via email. A printed copy can also be obtained upon request.
Security Awareness Course Content
- working knowledge of Maritime Security Terms and Definitions, including those that relate to Maritime Piracy and Armed Robbery against Shipping.
- An understanding of International Maritime Security Policy.
- An understanding of the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities.
- How to report a security incident
- An understanding of security-related contingency plansHow to recognise security threats, including Maritime Piracy and Armed Robbery against Shipping.
- How to recognise weapons, dangerous substances and devices and an understanding of the damage they can cause.
- The importance of information security with regards to Sensitive Security-Related Information (SSRI) and Communications.
- An understanding of the importance of security related drills and exercises including those relating to Anti-Piracy and Anti -Armed Robbery.
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LAST UPDATED ON Apr 21, 2026