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The maritime security landscape continues to evolve, and with it the standards required to ensure that seafarers are fully prepared to meet their responsibilities under the ISPS Code.

The maritime industry is known for its resilience, discipline, and commitment to safety. Yet one critical aspect of safety often receives less attention than equipment checks and emergency drills; the safety and dignity of the people who make maritime operations possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

May 2022, VIRSEC Ltd are awarded the Silver Status by the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme.

VIRSEC is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and have recently achieved a Bronze Award.

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, formerly Virtual Training Centre Limited are extremely proud to have been shortlisted for Maritime UK’s award for International Trade.