Online Maritime General, Cyber Security, Electric Vehicle, Lithium-ion Battery and Other Short Courses for Organizations and Seafarers
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. VIRSEC is recognized for its delivery of excellence and customer service.
VIRSEC is UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (UK MCA), Liberian Registry and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) approved course provider. The growing range of online courses are also completed fully online with an end-of-course assessment and the certificates are awarded immediately.
All VIRSEC courses are fully online. This includes the MCA Approved courses which require no attendance of a test center as the assessment is also fully online. VIRSEC is the first company to be approved by the UK DfT MCA to run Maritime Security STCW ISPS courses 100% online. Your official certificate will be emailed to you in PDF format.
- Maritime general Short Courses
- Cyber Security Short Courses
- Electric Vehicles Short Courses
- Lithium-ion Battery Short Courses
- Mental Health Courses
- Drug Awareness Courses
- Self Awareness Short Courses
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Maritime Courses Online
Maritime General Short Courses
- Introduction to Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT): Foundational knowledge for the safe transport & storage of hazardous substances.
- Master’s Guide to the UK Flag: Fully online course aimed at understanding registration, compliance, & benefits under the UK flag.
- Yacht Master’s Guide to the UK Flag: Online course aimed at understanding registration, compliance, & benefits under the UK flag for yacht masters.
- Introduction to the Risk Assessments Process for Ship's Crew: This course serves as an introductory guide to the risk assessment process tailored specifically for seafarers.
- Elements of Shipboard Safety: Maritime training course for seafarers to understand their responsibilities towards safety on board the vessel.
- Vessel Safety Management Committees: Maritime training course designed to provide an introduction to vessel safety management committees.
- Behavioural Threat Detection Using CCTV for Port Security: ABS Approved Course Equipping Port Control Rooms & CCTV Operators to Detect Hostile Indicators & Emerging Security Risks at Ports & Port Facilities.
Cyber Security Short Courses
- Cyber Security Awareness for Yacht Crew & Staff: Increasing the knowledge of personal cyber security-related threats for yacht crew & staff, including potential social media breaches, hacking and ID theft.
- Cyber Security Strategy for Vessels Course: Online Cyber Security course specifically tailored for IT managers & vessel management.
Electic Vehicle Short Courses
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Hazard Awareness in Port Operations: ABS approved Maritime Safety training for port staff for the identifying hazards of electric vehicles in port environments.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Induction for Port Staff: A practical introduction to EV safety procedures for port personnel
Electric Vehicles (EV) Hazard Awareness on Ro-Ro Ships: Essential safety awareness for managing EV hazards on Ro-Ro vessels.
Lithium-ion Battery Short Courses
- Lithium-ion Battery Safety on Ships Course: ABS approved, maritime safety training for crew & staff for the handling, use and safe storage of lithium-ion batteries, compliant with ISM Code 6.3 & 6.5, and STCW reg. I/14 – 5
- Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts Course: ABS approved, yacht crew maritime safety training, compliant with STCW reg 1/14-5, lithium-ion competent person (MGN 681), & ISM code 6.3 & 6.5
Mental Health Short Courses
- Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health - Level 1: Training to enhance mental health awareness among seafarers on board ships, fostering a supportive environment for their well-being.
- Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health - Level 2: training for crew supervisors to enhance their mental health awareness to identify potential issues on board ship.
Drug Awareness Short Courses
- Drug Abuse Awareness for Crew & Staff in the Commercial Sector: Designed to raise awareness among the crew & staff of commercial Cargo, offshore mobile platforms & ferries regarding drug-related issues.
- Drug Abuse Awareness for the Superyacht & Mega Yacht Sector: Designed to raise awareness among yacht crew & staff about drug-related issues that may arise on board vessels
- Drug Abuse Awareness for Crew & Staff in the Cruise Ship Sector: Designed to raise awareness and understanding of drug & alcohol-related issues within the cruise ship sector.
Self Awareness Short Courses
- Introduction to Adrenal Response Mechanism Behavioural Alarm Response: An online course decoding the neurobiological framework for human survival behaviours.
- Bullying & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Seafarers: ABS approved online course for all seafarers - promoting respect, awareness & prevention of bullying & sexual harassment.
- Introduction to Sexual Harassment Awareness in the Maritime Workplace: ABS approved course for raising awareness, building understanding & strengthening the prevention of sexual harassment in the maritime workplace
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LAST UPDATED ON Jul 29, 2026