Virtual Maritime Academy

This course is for:

To give the essential education and training to get certified as a Port/Marine Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties and meet the requirements set out in the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Approved Training Courses:

Virtual Maritime Academy is recognized as an institution approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Our course is globally accepted.

Qualification:

Under the International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code qualification

Prerequisite:

No Pre-Requisites

It is assumed that persons attending this course are:

• Employed by a port facility operator; and/or
• Port/Marine Facility Security Officer assistant;
• Port Facility Personnel with designated security duties involved in the Port Facility Security Plan

Course participants are expected to have a basic understanding of port operations in order to be able to advise and implement the security concept mandated by SOLA S chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code.

Regulations, Code, Convention Addressed:

The International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code, the IMDG Code, the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports, and guidance contained in IMO MSC.1/Circ. 1341.

Learning Objectives:

1. Maintaining the conditions set out in a PFSP;
2. Recognition of security threats;
3. Inspection, control, and monitoring activities;
4. Ensure that security equipment and systems are properly operated, tested, and calibrated; and
5. Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any.

Course Structure:

The course is fully online and consists of:

• 9 chapters and the final assessment & course feedback.
• Confirmation questions after each chapter.
• Course Manual.
• A Final Course Assessment.

Assessment:

There are multi-choice questions to complete at the end of each chapter and a final assessment. The passing mark is 70%. The Final Assessment is fully online and no need to attend any classroom. A Proctor will be assigned to you to monitor you during your Final Assessment. You will need a computer(not a tablet) with a webcam and an ok internet speed for your Final Assessment.  If for any reason you do not pass with a mark of at least 70% of your Final Assessment there is a fee a 75$ + applicable taxes to re-attempt the Final Assessment.

Length:

Approximately 10 hours.

You can enter and exit this course as often as you require. This course is a do it at your own pace.

Delivery:

The course is 100% online and no requirement to attend a test in a classroom.

Student Verification Requirements:

The student is required to complete a simple online verification form that links from the course, where they will submit a scan of an official photo ID such as a passport, CoC, or similar. This is a requirement under Transport Canada. 

Training Certification:

The online Port/Marine Facility Personnel with Designated Security Duties Course is internationally accepted.  It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and conforms to Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, the IMDG Code, the IMO/ILO Code of Practice on Security in Ports, and guidance contained in IMO MSC.1/Circ.1341.

Certificate:

A hard copy will be posted to your address free of charge.

Online Course Subjects:

A course meeting all the requirements.

• Historical Perspective
• Current Security threats and patterns
• Maritime Security Policy
• Security Responsibilities
• Security Equipment
• Port Facility Security Plan
• Threat Identification
• Security Levels
• Drills and exercises
• Ship Security Actions
• Contingency plan
• Security Administration
• Security Training
• And the list can continue……..