DNV Certified STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA/VPWOSR) Certification Online by VMA
The Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA/VPWOSR) certification online, also known as STCW Personnel without Security Responsibilities is intended for ship crew and staff working onboard vessels who do not have Designated Security Duties. This proficiency is mandated by the STCW code and convention through Regulation A-VI/6 & Table A-VI/6-1 and also a requirement of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS.
According to STCW regulations, a member of the vessel personnel without security responsibilities on a SOLAS ship shall hold a certificate of proficiency as a member of the vessel personnel without security responsibilities issued by an approved training organization or an approved course provider of the foreign administration under which the ship operates.
The Virtual Maritime Academy (VMA) online course is intended 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 the ISPS & STCW Codes.
Online VPWOSR (PSA) course is certified by DNV and internationally recognized as it complies with the international regulations on Maritime Security mandated by IMO.
Security Awareness Certification Online
PSA / VPWOSR Certification
- DNV Certified Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA/VPWOSR) online course is intended for ship crew and staff working onboard vessels who do not have designated security duties
- Certification: DNV certified.
- The course lasts for approximately 7.5 hours
- The course is fully online and there is no requirement to attend the assessments in a classroom.
- As required by DNV, students must complete a brief online verification form within the course, including uploading a scanned government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport or driver’s license)..
- Upon successful completion of the online course, a hard copy will be mailed to the learner's address.
- Acceptance: This online PSA/VPWOSR Course is approved by DNV as a Certified Learning Program, and is internationally recognized.
PSA/VPWOSR Course Content
- Maritime Security Policy
- Maritime Security Definitions
- Techniques used to circumvent security measures
- Security levels
- Security Responsibilities
- The IMO, ISPS , STCW, and SOLAS Explanation
- Security-Related Information, SSRI
- What is a Ship Security Officer
- How to report Security Related incidents
- Threat Identification, Recognition & Response
- Ship Security Actions
- Emergency Preparedness, Drills & Exercises.
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