IMSN to Offer Complimentary Anti-Piracy Training Course to Seafarers In Honor of National Maritime Day
News Release
International Maritime Security Network (IMSN)
May 20, 2011
Free online course to the first 25 mariners who enroll;
Reduced rates for training courses
Wellsburg, WV (May 20, 2011) - Reflecting the gratitude that Americans have for its maritime industry and seafarers who held a significant role in the country's history, the International Maritime Security Network (IMSN) is offering complimentary Anti-Piracy training for the first 25 mariners who enroll in honor of National Maritime Day. IMSN has announced it will permanently reduce its rate for the online course to $125 from $299.
In addition, IMSN will offer the Vessel and Facility Persons with Specific Security Duties
(V-FPSSD) course at $350. In 2012, this course will be mandatory for all U.S.-flagged mariners with specific security duties under Standards of Certification, Training and Watchkeeping (SCTW). Presently, the course is offered in a traditional in-person format, but an online version will be developed by the end of the year.
"Mariners' put their lives on the line daily by going to sea to move our commerce--into hostile waters, dealing with dangerous weather, safety issues and risks in foreign ports, while spending incredible amounts of time away from loved ones. The terror of piracy at sea adds to these perils," said Captain Timothy D. Nease (ret.), co-founder and CEO of IMSN. He added that crewmembers, shipowners and operators must take protective measures of a training course to combat piracy. "Our initiative is all about saving lives," he continued.
National Maritime Day has been observed on May 22 since 1933. It is the date that the American steamship Savannah sailed from the United States to England--the first successful voyage using steam propulsion. "This free offer and reduced price initiative is our way of recognizing the dangers faced by our seafarers on both an ordinary and extraordinary basis," said Captain Nease.
IMSN is the first maritime security training center to offer an eLearning-based Anti-Piracy Defense Course certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a worldwide leading certification body that offers the latest in management systems certification services, under its SeaSkill™ standard for maritime learning programs.
IMSN specializes in the development of vessel and port security plans including third-party due diligence and auditing, certified training that integrates the required understanding of new international law, the current ISPS code, SUA conventions, and SOLAS amendments. The company also provides equipment such as early-detection cameras, ballistic armor for safe rooms, the Triton Shield wall-of-water device and armed security teams to detect, deter and defend against maritime threats.
To enroll in the eLearning Anti-Piracy Defense Course or learn more about IMSN's training courses visit www.imsn.us/antipiracy/elearning.html or call (304) 394-1408.
Reduced rates for training courses
Wellsburg, WV (May 20, 2011) - Reflecting the gratitude that Americans have for its maritime industry and seafarers who held a significant role in the country's history, the International Maritime Security Network (IMSN) is offering complimentary Anti-Piracy training for the first 25 mariners who enroll in honor of National Maritime Day. IMSN has announced it will permanently reduce its rate for the online course to $125 from $299.
In addition, IMSN will offer the Vessel and Facility Persons with Specific Security Duties
(V-FPSSD) course at $350. In 2012, this course will be mandatory for all U.S.-flagged mariners with specific security duties under Standards of Certification, Training and Watchkeeping (SCTW). Presently, the course is offered in a traditional in-person format, but an online version will be developed by the end of the year.
"Mariners' put their lives on the line daily by going to sea to move our commerce--into hostile waters, dealing with dangerous weather, safety issues and risks in foreign ports, while spending incredible amounts of time away from loved ones. The terror of piracy at sea adds to these perils," said Captain Timothy D. Nease (ret.), co-founder and CEO of IMSN. He added that crewmembers, shipowners and operators must take protective measures of a training course to combat piracy. "Our initiative is all about saving lives," he continued.
National Maritime Day has been observed on May 22 since 1933. It is the date that the American steamship Savannah sailed from the United States to England--the first successful voyage using steam propulsion. "This free offer and reduced price initiative is our way of recognizing the dangers faced by our seafarers on both an ordinary and extraordinary basis," said Captain Nease.
IMSN is the first maritime security training center to offer an eLearning-based Anti-Piracy Defense Course certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), a worldwide leading certification body that offers the latest in management systems certification services, under its SeaSkill™ standard for maritime learning programs.
IMSN specializes in the development of vessel and port security plans including third-party due diligence and auditing, certified training that integrates the required understanding of new international law, the current ISPS code, SUA conventions, and SOLAS amendments. The company also provides equipment such as early-detection cameras, ballistic armor for safe rooms, the Triton Shield wall-of-water device and armed security teams to detect, deter and defend against maritime threats.
To enroll in the eLearning Anti-Piracy Defense Course or learn more about IMSN's training courses visit www.imsn.us/antipiracy/elearning.html or call (304) 394-1408.