Ancillary Courses

Ancillary Courses

Course Name
E SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING (SAT)
Course Duration
: 7 Hours (1 Days)
IMO Model Course
: 3.27
 
STCW Security Awareness online course, according to STCW A-VI/6-1, should be completed before employment on a sea-going ship. STCW Security Awareness training for all seafarers, provides the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP). STCW Security Awareness training is crucial for crew members to enhance maritime safety and gain essential knowledge on security threats, risk assessment, and preventive measures.
  • contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness,
  • recognize security threats and to respond appropriately,
  • recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices,
  • knowledge of emergency procedures,
  • identify maritime security threats.
 
COURSE AIM / OBJECTIVE:
The aim is to enhance ship security as per the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI/6-1 of the STCW Code, as amended. By completing the STCW Security Awareness course, the candidate should achieve the required standard of competence, thus enabling to:
  • ACCREDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING, BANGLADESH
  • The course provides knowledge and practical understanding on the applicable provisions of the ISPS Code and Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74, as amended (special measures to enhance maritime security) and meets the requirements of Regulation VI/6 of the STCW Convention, as amended (mandatory minimum requirements for security-related training and instruction for all seafarers); and Section A-VI/6, Paragraph 4-8, Tables A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code.
  • The course provides the participants the required standard of competence to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness, recognition of security threats and how to respond appropriately, enabling them to undertake their assigned duties under the Ship Security Plan (SSP).  After completion of the training, the participants shall be able to:
  • know how to maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan
  • Recognize security risks and threats
  • know how to undertake regular security inspections of the ship, and
  • Use available security equipment and systems.
 
COVERAGE / PROGRAM FOCUS:
  • The course deals with the following subject areas:
  • Ship Security and The ISPS Code
  • Security Risks and Threats
  • Security Measures / Inspections
  • Security Equipment and Systems
  • Demonstration and practical activity on:
  • Testing, calibration and operation of a security equipment
  • Carrying out physical searches and non-intrusive inspections
  • Carrying out searches on hand carried bags/items
 
TEACHING METHOD:
  • Instructions will be undertaken through a series of lectures, videos and tutorials.
 
ENTRY REQUIREMENT / TARGET GROUP: COURSE CERTIFICATE:
  • Entry to this course is open to all seafarers or other shipboard personnel who are expected to have designated security duties in connection with the SSP or required to undergo ship security awareness.
 
TARGET GROUP: COURSE CERTIFICATE:
  • A certificate of course completion shall be issued to those who shall satisfactorily fulfill the course requirements.
  • Certificate of Proficiency is issued by the Department of Shipping, Dhaka, Bangladesh.