Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Approved
VIRSEC Ltd are an Approved Centre for the delivery of fully online, STCW ISPS Maritime Security Training Courses under the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). The MCA work to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. They produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters and provide certification to seafarers. The MCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport. Please see below for the courses Approved under the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Merchant Vessels
Under the ISPS Code, all vessel crew and staff must have a minimum level of security awareness as outlined in the Ship…
STCW Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Merchant Vessels
The online, STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course, is for those seafarers working on board merch…
STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course for Merchant Vessels
The fully online, STCW Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is for those seafarers looking to fulfil the d…
STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Luxury Yachts
In line with the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, it is mandatory for crew and staff on vessels…
STCW Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Luxury Yachts
The STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) course is delivered entirely online and equips seafarers assi…
STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course for Luxury Yachts
The online, STCW Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is for those seafarers aspiring to fulfil the role o…
STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Passenger Vessels
To maintain compliance with the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, all crew and staff on vessels…
STCW Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Passenger Vessels
The online STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Passenger Vessels equips crew & staff assig…
STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course for Passenger Vessels
The online, STCW Proficiency as Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course is for those seafarers aspiring to fulfil the role o…