Important News!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maritime Safety & Security Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement
SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2009, MARSEC Corp. (Maritime Safety & Security) has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Planning consultant category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Maritime Safety & Security has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Planning consultant category.
The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off statistical research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.
About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)
Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.
SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association CONTACT: Small Business Commerce Association Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org






Refresher course approved!

MARSEC Corp. has recently received a Course Approval Certificate from DNV on behalf of the Coast Guard for Vessel Security Officer Refresher Course and accepting applications from students. Persons meeting the criteria in 33 CFR 104.215(d)(4)(i)(A) and (B) may successfully complete a Coast Guard accepted refresher course no later than July 1, 2009 , to fulfill the Coast Guard VSO course requirements. (same as for VSO course).

Prerequisite as follows: Persons must have prior to May 20, 2008 1) At least 6 months experience during the preceding three years; or 2) Successfully completed a VSO course that was not approved by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on behalf of the Coast Guard.
To be eligible to take a refresher course, a person must present to the course provider documentary evidence that he or she meets the criteria listed above.

A copy of the certificates can be seen here.


Special News!
MARSEC experienced notable successes in obtaining grant awards for customers under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Port Security Grant Program and was successful in acquiring approvals to re-designate facility secure areas for TWIC purposes at many qualified waterfront facilities.


COURSE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE


MARSEC Corporation has been awarded the DET NORSKE VERITAS New York (DNV) Certificate of Approval for its Security Officer Training Course, on behalf of the United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) and the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD).

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Summer 2010 Maritime Security Training
MODULE 4 – Vessel / Facility / Company Security Officer
*** 2 days: $980.00 ***

MARSEC Corporation is pleased to offer our newly revised and expanded certified Vessel, Company and Facility Security Officer Course.

COURSE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE


MARSEC Corporation has been awarded the DET NORSKE VERITAS New York (DNV) Certificate of Approval for its Security Officer Training Course, on behalf of the United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) and the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD).

MARSEC Corporation has enhanced its VSO/FSO/CSO training to include the new rules for the Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) and guidance on defensive measures to help protect against acts of piracy.. In addition to familiarization with the maritime security regulations contained in 33 CFR Subchapter H (101, 104 & 105), persons taking the VSO/FSO/CSO are trained on TWIC requirements, anti-piracy advisories, and are shown how significant costs potentially associated with compliance with these new rules can best be limited. Class attendees will receive course manuals along with a CD-ROM packed with helpful references, which are useful for training your personnel with security duties.


May 3-4
Los Angeles, California


June 8-9
Shreveport, Louisiana


June 22-23
Baton Rouge, Louisiana



June 29-30
Baltimore, Maryland



July 6-7
Chicago, Illinois
Houston, Texas


July 19-20
New Orleans, Louisiana
Detroit, Michigan


August 3-4
Los Angeles, California

August 17-18
Las Vegas, Nevada


Please respond to BgMarsec@aol.com or DmMarsec@aol.com or call us at one of the following numbers for more information: (630) 399-3962, (225) 295-5648, (219) 326-6460, or (630) 759-3962.Other locations and/or dates are available upon request. Please register early due to limited space.
MARSEC is also currently scheduling annual security audits and exercises, as well as rewrites of Facility or Vessel Security Plans. Ask about our government rates.


B.Y.O.L – 2008 BRING YOUR OWN LOCATION SPECIAL!
MARSEC will train up to 20 attendees for Personnel with Security Duties at a flat rate of $1200.00/day for the group + $10/Person for books. Awareness Level, including TWIC ($800 per group)! You supply the location!!!!






Click here for registration form.