A programme of training approved by The Bahamas Maritime Authority and meeting the requirements laid down in Regulation VI/6.1 of The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended (STCW) and STCW Code Sec A-VI/6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4. This certificate is issued in accordance with the provisions of STCW Regulation Table A-VI/6-1.

Target Audience:

Seafarers employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship which is required to comply with the provisions of the ISPS Code on the business of that ship as part of the ship’s complement without designated security duties shall, before being assigned to any shipboard duties.

Learning objectives: 

1. Describe the meaning and requirements of the different security levels 
2. Implement emergency procedures and contingency plans 
3. Recognize and detect illegal weapons and substances 
4. Recognize on a non-discriminatory basis the characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security 
5. Define techniques to be used to apply security measures 

Course Sections:

1: Introduction

2: Maritime Security Policy

3: Security Responsibilities

4: Threat Identification, Recognition and Response

5: Ship Security Actions and Emergency Preparedness

Accreditation/Recognition:

This course is accredited by and meeting the requirements of the Bahamas Maritime Authority.

Regulations and Further Recourses:  

STCW Code, 2010 Manila Amendments Sec. A-VI/6-1 

SOLAS 1974 Chapter XI-2

IMO Model Course 3.27 Security Awareness training for all seafarers

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code 2003 & 2002

The Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA) Treaties.

MSC.1/Circ.1334 – Guidance to Ship-owners, Companies, Ship Operators, Shipmasters and Crews on Preventing and Suppressing Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships

BMP, Version 5. Best Management Practices for Protection Against Somalia Based Piracy

MSC.1/Circ.1601 Revised Industry Counter Piracy Guidance.

To successfully complete this STCW-BMA accredited course, participants must:

1. Successfully complete the course payment via the eShop.
2. Submit the STCW Certificate Application Form.
3. Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final assessment (two attempts are allowed).
4. Complete the authentication process to verify their identity.

The final assessment is monitored using Proctoring Tool to ensure compliance and integrity. Proctoring software supervises the assessment by:

• Webcam monitoring identity verification,
• Tracking browser and screen activity,
• Detecting audio and application usage.

Any suspicious activity or failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification from the assessment, and the course will be considered failed. More details about the Proctoring procedure can be found inside the course.

System Requirements: (Proctoring tool is not compatible with smart devices and phones)



Operative system:  Windows 10+, MacOS 10.15+, Linux Ubuntu 20 and 22

Processor: Intel premium 4+

Hard disc space: 250MB

RAM: 2GB**

Upload Speed: 0.077Mbps – 0.165Mbps

Camera*: 640×480 px

Microphone*: Any type of microphone, internal or external

*Those devices with iOS or Android operating system are supported as SMOWL360 external camera monitoring tool.

**4GB RAM recommended