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STCW Security Awareness Online ( Yacht Crew)

A minimum requirement to become a Stewardess or Deckhand on board Yachts.

€ 125.00

MCA Approved Proficiency in Security awareness (PSA) training must be undertaken by all crew on commercial and private Yachts which are required to comply with the ISPS Code. This training/instruction meets the requirements of Section A-V1/6 paragraph 4 of the amended STCW Code.

STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Online Yacht Crew

Internationally Recognised STCW & MCA Approved

STCW Course Certificate digital and original sent to home address.

Fully Online and Interactive Training Materials.

STCW Security Awareness is included with your Deckhand and Stewardess Training

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Official MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Security Awareness Certification

This Course is fully approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is internationally recognised and accepted.  It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and conforms to Regulation VI/6, paragraph 1, and Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 4 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention and Code, applicable to the issue of this certificate.

Secure PDF Certificate

Upon successful completion of the online course, verification of Learner ID, and associated official Assessment, Learners will receive an electronic version of the official course certificate (in secure PDF format). Certificates are usually sent out within 24 hours of confirmation of your results, or the next working day.

Hardcopy, Embossed Stamped Certificate

Learners may also request a hardcopy certificate to be posted to their home address for a small administration and postage charge.

Course Duration

The course duration is approximately 4 hours. Learners may enter and exit the course as often as they require. Your licence allows you access to the course for up to 6 months to complete [if required] or upon successful completion of the course.

After your order you will receive log in details to take the online course. 

You are required to submit an official form of ID such as a scan of your passport, driving licence, or other official photo ID. This is to ensure you are who you state yourself to be, and so we can use this ID to collect the relevant information that will populate your official course certificate. It is very easy to do and will only take you around five (5) minutes to do.


The STCW Security Awareness (PSA) is offered in English language.

This YACHT CREW SECURITY AWARENESS COURSE COVERS: 

Security Awareness Course Subjects

  • A working knowledge of Maritime Security Terms and Definitions, including those that relate to Maritime Piracy and Armed Robbery against Shipping.
  • An understanding of International Maritime Security Policy.
  • An understanding of the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities.
  • How to report a security incident.
  • An understanding of security-related contingency plans.
  • How to recognise security threats, including Maritime Piracy and Armed Robbery against Shipping.
  • How to recognise weapons, dangerous substances and devices and an understanding of the damage they can cause.
  • The importance of information security with regards to Sensitive Security-Related Information (SSRI) and Communications.
  • An understanding of the importance of security related drills and exercises including those relating to Anti-Piracy and Anti -Armed Robbery.

Is STCW Security Awareness required to work on board Yachts as crew ?

To work as a Stewardess on Yachts you require minimum STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Security Duties on board.

To work as a Deckhand on Yachts you require minimum STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Security Duties on board.

You need STCW Basic Safety and Yacht training for Deckhands or Stewardesses. A mandatory Certificate is to have when working on board as Yacht Crew is STCW Security Awareness (MCA Approved for Yacht Crew).

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