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What is Port Security Awareness for Non-Security Personnel Training?
Port security awareness training provides non-security personnel such as dockworkers, administrative staff, cargo handlers, other port employees, and contractors who regularly frequent a port facility with the knowledge to recognise and respond to potential security threats.
Tackling the Threat of Organised Crime Towards Ports & National Security
We are now entering, if we haven’t already, a fifth wave of terrorism, that being Terrorist Organisations working jointly with Organised Crime.  The purpose of this new working relationship is not ‘for the cause’ but for individual gain and illegal profits.
Why Maritime English Testing is Paramount to Effective Communication & the Safety of Vessels
Maritime English is a specialised form of communication used by professionals in the maritime industry, designed to ensure effective communication, safety, and operational efficiency at sea and in ports used by seafarers on land and sea.
Decoding Non-Verbal Communication
In the ever-evolving landscape of security, where every gesture could signify a threat or a benign intention, understanding the complexities of Non-Verbal Communication (also referred to as Body Language) emerges as a paramount skill.
The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every 45 seconds someone takes their own life and for every suicide, a further 25 people make a suicide attempt, and many more have serious thoughts of suicide. 
Armed Forces Covenant – Silver Status
May 2022, VIRSEC Ltd are awarded the Silver Status by the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme.
Armed Forces Covenant
VIRSEC is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and have recently achieved a Bronze Award.
Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers
All vessels are vulnerable to crime, and especially cybercrime. Back in 2017, the Superyacht Investor Conference in London was highlighting this risk, and the issue came up again at the Superyacht Forum in 2019.
VIRSEC – Maritime UK Finalists
VIRSEC, formerly Virtual Training Centre Limited are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for Maritime UK’s award for International Trade.