Professional Yacht Training, USA offers several online courses through VIRSEC, available for crew to take in their own time. VIRSEC is an MCA Approved STCW ISPS Maritime Security trainings to Hostile Environment Awareness & Antiterrorism training provider, their fully online courses are user-friendly, affordable and easily accessible. VIRSEC is located in Manchester, United Kingdom and represents themselves as experts in maritime and various security-related sectors and were the first to bring mandatory classroom-based, security trainings to a fully online format in 2016 for MCA Approved Maritime Security Training.
Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course for Superyachts – MCA Approved
This Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course has been tailored towards crew & staff of luxury Superyachts, Mega Yachts and Motor Yachts. The aim of this Online Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Course, also referred to a Vessel Security Duties (VSD), is to provide those undertaking Designated Security Duties onboard yachts with the essential education and training meeting with the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements, the 2010 Manila Amendments, and the requirements of Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code, and Table A-VI/6-2, and the International Ship and Port Facility security (ISPS) Code.
Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course for Superyachts – MCA Approved
This Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course has been tailored towards potential SSO’s of luxury Superyachts, Mega Yachts and Motor Yachts. The aim of this Online Proficiency as Ship Security Officer Course, also referred to a Vessel Security Officer (VSO), is to provide the essential education and training meeting with the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements, the 2010 Manila Amendments, and the requirements of Section A-VI/5, paragraphs 1 to 4 of the STCW Convention and Code, and taking into account the guidance given in Section B-VI/5 of the Code, and Table A-VI/5.
Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1
Research shows that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health condition at some point in their lives, and 1 in 6 will experience mental health problems in the workplace. In fact, work pressures are commonly cited as being the number one contributor to stress. Mental health problems are often covered up through fear of discrimination, and a culture of fear and silence can make things very much worse and be extremely costly for employers. Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1 is a 100% online training course designed to raise awareness of mental health issues and help the learner to spot symptoms in themselves or others.
Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 2
Early intervention can make a huge difference, completing Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1 and this course helps the learner to understand the different types of problems that exist, what the symptoms may be, and what the best steps are to begin helping the individual onto the road of healing.
Drug Abuse Awareness for the Superyacht & Mega Yacht Sector
Over the last few years we have seen an alarming increase in the number of accidents at sea in which drugs have been a causative factor. In some areas of the world and on certain types of vessels drug abuse is becoming a serious safety hazard. The online Drug Abuse Awareness in the Maritime Sector Course has been provided to assist in the raising of awareness and the associated issues that can arise from drugs being brought onto a superyacht, and the illegal use of substances by crew, staff, and passengers.
Crowd Management Training – U.S. Coast Guard Approved
To meet with popular demand, VIRSEC, in Partnership with US-based Resolve Maritime Academy have released the Fully Online, United States Coast Guard [USCG] Approved Crowd Management Course. This online training course is based on the guidelines of IMO Model Course 1.41, and STCW Regulation A-V/2 and aims to meet the mandatory minimum requirements for the training of masters, officers, ratings and other personnel on passenger ships in STCW Code (2010): Section A-V/2 & A-V/3.
Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers – U.S. Coast Guard Approved
Vessel navigation and propulsion systems, cargo handling and container tracking systems at ports and on board ships, and shipyard inventories and automated processes, are all controlled using software that is fundamental to smooth running operations. Highly-skilled, non-ethical hackers continue to demonstrate their ability to penetrate systems that are used by the maritime industry, with potentially disastrous consequences. Events over the last four years continue to suggest that these types of systems are growing increasingly vulnerable to these forms of attack, resulting in extremely costly results for the sector.
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness for Superyachts
Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common in everyday items such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. They are also found on yachts, in power tools, remote controls, UPS, servers, personal watercraft, and tenders. Despite their many benefits, these batteries can also present significant dangers. Tailored specifically for yacht crew, officers, captains, and yacht managers, the Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness on Superyachts course helps Learners identify and implement suitable Li-ion fire prevention measures and considerations for responding to battery-related emergencies.
