Virtual Maritime Academy

Possibly the most informative, fully-online ISM-ISPS-MLC Internal Auditor courses, following the IMO, ISM, and MLC guidance and available anywhere. This course covers all the required subjects as instructed by the ISM Code and is key to ensuring that those persons performing the role of the Internal Auditor fully understand their duties and responsibilities. In this online course, the participants will be fully prepared to assume the role of Internal ISM-ISPS & MLC Auditor. This means providing them with the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary to Audit the vessel and shoreside management team according to the ISM Code. he objective of this course is to cultivate the knowledge and abilities necessary for conducting a comprehensive audit of an organization’s Management System as an Internal Auditor specializing in the ISM, ISPS Codes, and MLC. It also aims to instill the confidence needed to effectively audit a Management System in line with internationally recognized best practices.

Possibly the most informative, fully-online DPA courses, following the IMO and ISM guidance and available anywhere. This course covers all the required subjects as instructed by the ISM Code and is key to ensuring that those persons performing the role of the Designated Person Ashore fully understand their duties and responsibilities. In this online course the participants will be fully prepared to assume the role of DPA. This means providing them with the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to implement and maintain the company’s SMS as required by the ISM Code. To give the essential education and training meeting the requirements set out in the following the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. This course is designed for anyone who seeks a DPA position, Nautical Officers, engineers, Superintendents, Shipping Companies, Assistant DPA’s, Quality Managers and Personnel involved in Safety Management Systems. According to the ISM Code the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) plays a key role in the effective implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) and takes responsibility for verification and monitoring of all safety and pollution prevention activities. To comply with the ISM Code a shipping company should be able to provide documentary evidence that the DPA has received sufficient training to undertake the necessary duties.

Possibly the most informative, fully-online PFSO courses, following the IMO model course and available anywhere. This course covers all the required subjects as instructed by the IMO and is key to ensuring that those persons performing the role of the Port/Marine Facility Security Officer fully understand their duties and responsibilities.

Possibly the most informative, fully-online CSO courses, following the IMO model course and available anywhere. This course covers all the required subjects as instructed by the IMO and is key to ensuring that those persons performing the role of the Company Security Officer fully understand their duties and responsibilities.

The Virtual Maritime Academy Train the Trainer Course is a comprehensive instructor development programme designed to prepare maritime professionals to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate competence-based training. Aligned with the STCW Convention and Code, including Regulation I/6 and related sections, the course emphasizes structured lesson planning, adult learning principles, performance assessment, and quality assurance in maritime education. The manual covers training objectives, learning theory, the KASH model, instructional methods, assessment techniques, and course design processes. It integrates theoretical foundations with practical application, ensuring instructors can develop measurable learning outcomes and assess competence in accordance with international maritime standards. This course equips instructors with the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes required to enhance safety, compliance and training quality within the global maritime sector.