Ship Security for Crew without Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-1) Training

Important: Before enrolling, candidates must confirm they have access to a qualified Onboard Assessor meeting the mandatory STCW competence requirements for this course. Training cannot be approved without a compliant assessor.
The qualified Onboard Assessor MUST have/hold the following:

Onboard Assessor or Train the Trainer certificate (STCW A-I/6)
Ship Security Officer certificate (STCW A-VI/5)

Failure to meet the above assessor requirements will result in the training not being approved.

STCW Training programme for courses approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA).

This training programme consists of three elements:

This eLearning module (ETC: 60 minutes)
Practical training onboard (ETC: 3 hours), and
The final exam (ETC: 25 minutes)
Please read through the Evaluation Procedure for more information prior to starting the training programme

Please note: The checklist must not be printed and stored as hard copies as the document is subject to review and may be updated at any time. You must use the checklist provided within the Onboard Exercises Module or your submission will be rejected.

This course has been developed to align with the requirements described in IMO Model Course 3.27.

This Ship Security for Crew without Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-1) Training – NMA course is aimed at any crew on board without designated security duties.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course, and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to ensure that you have achieved the training requirements set out by the STCW Code in Table A-VI/6-1.

How will this course benefit my company?

This course aims to ensure that you are certified according the STCW Code Table A-VI/6-1.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter XI
International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Table A-VI/6-1

Is there an assessment?

Yes

When the training is completed a certificate is issued by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority charge an additional fee to issue the formal STCW Certificate.