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Security awareness training

  • STCW VI/6
  • STCW A-VI/6-1
  • Full entry
  • Checked 6 October 2026
Document type
Training certificate
Validity
As shown on the issued document
Names in other countries
18 countries
Contents7

1 What it covers

Security Awareness Training (STCW VI/6) evidences awareness of ship-security threats, their recognition and reporting procedures. It is needed by seafarers without designated security duties on ships subject to the ISPS Code. Validity: as shown on the issued document.1–3

2 What it consists of

The standard of competence is set by table A-VI/6-1 of the Code.1,2

3 Validity and renewal

Document validity. The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates.

Maintaining competence. The STCW Convention sets no refresher interval for this training.2,3

4 Which positions

The need follows from the ship and the duties on board, not from the title of the position. In this reference the document appears in the requirements of these positions:

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5 Names in 18 countries

How national systems name this document. The original name is given where the source has it; the English name is our editorial rendering.

Same document

CountryName in the issuing country
South AfricaSecurity awarenessIssued by: South African Maritime Safety Authority · source
NigeriaSecurity awareness certificateIssued by: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency · source
Estoniaturvaalane koolitusSecurity Awareness TrainingIssued by: Transpordiamet · source
BulgariaBasic Ship Security Awarenesssource

Related document

CountryName in the issuing country
PhilippinesCertificate of Proficiency – Security Awareness Training and Seafarers with Designated Security DutiesIssued by: Maritime Industry Authority · source
GermanyBefähigungsnachweis über eine Grundausbildung in der Gefahrenabwehr auf dem Schiff SRTShipboard security training (SRT)Issued by: BSH · source
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Same document

CountryName in the issuing country
PortugalCertificado de qualificação em sensibilização para a proteçãoSecurity awarenessIssued by: DGRM · source
BahamasCertificate of Proficiency in Security AwarenessIssued by: Bahamas Maritime Authority · source
Hong KongCertificate of Proficiency in Security AwarenessIssued by: Hong Kong Marine Department · source
United StatesSecurity AwarenessIssued by: United States Coast Guard, National Maritime Center · source
FinlandTurvatoimiasioiden peruskoulutuksesta annettava lisäpätevyysSecurity awarenessIssued by: Traficom · source
CanadaVessel Personnel without Security responsibilitiesIssued by: Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security · source
New ZealandSecurity Awareness TrainingIssued by: Maritime New Zealand · source
ArgentinaFormación en Aspectos Relacionados con la ProtecciónSecurity Awareness TrainingIssued by: Agencia Nacional de Puertos y Navegación; Prefectura Naval Argentina · source
ColombiaFormación de todo el personal a bordoSecurity awareness training for all personnel on boardIssued by: Dirección General Marítima (DIMAR) · source
Sloveniaozaveščenost o zaščitiSecurity AwarenessIssued by: Uprava Republike Slovenije za pomorstvo · source

Related document

CountryName in the issuing country
NorwayCertificate of proficiency in security awarenessSecurity awarenessIssued by: Norwegian Maritime Authority / Sjøfartsdirektoratet · source
EcuadorCapacitación para la protección y seguridad de Buques (OMI 3.26 / 3.27)Ship Security Training (IMO3.26/3.27)Issued by: Dirección Nacional de los Espacios Acuáticos (DIRNEA), Armada del Ecuador · source

"Related document" is a national document of its own system that relates to this type but is not automatically equal to it.

Same code STCW VI/6: one code is not always one document. The certificate itself and the limitations written in it show which one you hold. Other types under this code: Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties1

Encompassed by the higher security training: Ship Security Officer STCW VI/5Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties STCW VI/64,5

7 Frequently asked questions

Who needs Security Awareness Training?

Seafarers without designated security duties on ships subject to the ISPS Code. In this reference it appears in the requirements of 69 positions; whether you need it depends on the ship and your duties.1,2

How long is Security Awareness Training valid?

The expiry date, if the issuing system sets one, is shown on the document itself. This reference does not calculate personal expiry dates. The STCW Convention sets no refresher interval for this training.2,3

What else is Security Awareness Training called?

Also known as Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI/6-1), SAT. National names in 18 countries are listed on this page.

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