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Maritime & Port Security
PDSD Security
PSA Security
SuperYacht Security
Maritime & Port Security

(MCA) Maritime & Coastguard Agency (STCW/ISPS) approved security courses

Are you currently working on-board ship or planning to move into the Maritime or Port Sectors?  Under the International Ship & Port Facility (ISPS) Code and STCW Convention, you are required to possess relevant maritime security certification as part of your training.  These Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) approved courses have been written in accordance with the compliance requirements of the UK Department for Transport and covers a wide range of relevant subject matter.  Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO), Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) & Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) are offered fully online.

Ship Security Officer
Ship Security Officer (SSO)
Proficiency in Designated
Security Duties (PDSD)
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
Proficiency in Designated
Security Duties (PDSD) - Yachts
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Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course (online)

This online SSO course has been written by MCA Certified Ship Security & Company Security Officers, and covers the six Learning Outcomes required under the knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency (KUP) of the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) in accordance with the ISPS Code.

Who Should Attend?

Those Ship’s officers who have been, or are likely to be appointed as the Ship Security Officers under the ISPS Code should take this Fully Online, MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Ship Security Officer Course.

Course Syllabus

£560.00 exl. VAT
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Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course (online)

Training in Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) must be undertaken by all seafarers and security personnel who are engaged onboard ship, who have been assigned designated duties under the Ship’s Security Plan (SSP).

This fully Online Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) course provides the learner with the relevant Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency (KUP) as per the requirements laid out by STCW. 

Course Syllabus

£195.00 exl. VAT
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Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) Course (online)

The PSA Course is a mandatory minimum requirement for the security training of all shipboard personnel. The STCW Convention and Code as amended by the Manila amendments (2010) contains new requirements regarding security training. Anyone working on board, or frequenting a ship to which the ISPS Code applies must possess at a minimum, the Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) certification. This fully Online Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) course provides the learner with the relevant Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency (KUP) as per the requirements laid out by STCW. 

Course Syllabus

£95.00 exl. VAT
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Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course (online) for Superyachts

This 100% Online MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course tailored for the Superyacht sector, provides the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency to the yacht's crew & staff who have been entrusted with fulfilling designated security duties on board the superyacht to increase the security and safety of the vessel whilst in port, or at sea. Studies have demonstrated that crewmembers with high-quality training are more proficient in both a stressful environment and during a security-related incident.

Course Syllabus

£195.00 exl. VAT
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