STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. They are a set of minimum qualification standards set by the International Maritime Organisation for all crewmembers of a seaworthy ship. The Ship Security Officer course is meant to train those employed on a ship to assess security risks and will allow them to obtain the STCW (A-VI/5) certificate.

The course consists of a multitude of modules, including maritime security threats, recognising suspicious behaviour, weapons detection and using security equipment.

The STCW Ship Security Officer course consists of a theoretical and practical part.

The STCW Security Officer course will teach the delegate to understand the security dangers and risks while on board of a ship. The delegate will also learn how to assess security threats, how to recognise suspicious behaviour and using security equipment. At succesful completion of the course, the delegate receives a STCW Ship Security Officer (A-VI/5) certificate.

The certificate will always remain valid.

The certificate will always remain valid.

Yes. It is a mandatory to have a STCW Ship Security Officer (A-VI/5) certificate in order to hold a job as a Ship Security Officer.

Training starts at 7:30 (AM) and will be finished at 16:00 (4:00 PM).

Lunch is provided by FMTC. Tea and coffee are also available.

You will need a valid certificate of competence. If you have a Personal Safety Logbook and/or Seaman book, you must bring them in order to have them updated. The required safety materials are provided for by the FMTC.

Note that you will be notified of all required materials in the confirmation e-mail when booking the course.

All our courses are taught in English.

All the green dates on the calendar on the course page are available. This is a real-time display of the available dates.

We advise you to book your flight 2 hours after the end of the course, at a minimum.

STCW courses require a maritime medical examination.

When a physical examination is required, this can be noted on the same booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail or call us to let us know.

After the booking, you will receive a confirmation. In the meantime, a request will be sent to the doctor. The doctor will plan the physical examination. On the following work day at the latest, you will receive the confirmation of your appointment with date, time and location.

When a hotel is required, this can be indicated on the same booking form. If the course has already been booked, you can send an e-mail or call us to let us know.