American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
VIRSEC Ltd are a recognised Centre for the delivery of fully online, Maritime Training Courses & Maritime English Competency Testing under the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). ABS is one of the world’s leading classification societies. Its mission is to promote the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine related facilities. Please see below for the courses and tests Approved under the American Bureau of Shipping.
Bullying & Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Seafarers
This online course provides seafarers of all ranks with the practical tools to spot, prevent, and respond to bullying a…
Behavioural Threat Detection Using CCTV for Port Security
CCTV operators in ports are often the first line of defence against unauthorised access, hostile reconnaissance, smuggl…
Introduction to Sexual Harassment Awareness in the Maritime Workplace
Designed for all personnel working on-board vessels and within shore-based maritime operations including HR, Management…
Electric Vehicles (EV) Hazard Awareness on Ro-Ro Ships
Providing maritime professionals with essential awareness of the unique hazards posed by electric vehicles on Ro-Ro shi…
Cyber Security Awareness for Crew & Staff of Merchant Vessels
Awareness of cyber-security threats among Merchant Vessel crew and staff is often limited, leaving vessels, personnel…
Electric Vehicle (EV) Hazard Awareness in Port Operations
As of February 2025, there are over 1,400,000 fully electric cars in the UK. This means that around 4.15% of all vehicl…
Lithium-ion Battery Safety on Ships Course
Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common on ships, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to el…
Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel
The security of ports, port facilities, and yacht marinas should be a top priority under the requirements for border se…
Cyber Security Awareness for Yacht Crew & Staff
An awareness of cyber security-related threats amongst the crew and staff of Superyachts is generally quite poor. This…
Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts Course
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones and laptops to yachts, tools, servers, and tenders. While highly eff…
Online Maritime English Test (MET) for Deck Ratings
Deck Ratings’ duties include supporting the Officer of the Watch, assisting with navigation, keeping a lookout, steerin…
Online Maritime English Test (MET) for Engine Ratings
Engine Department Ratings are responsible for maintaining shipboard machinery, fitting equipment parts, and assisting e…