Wavetrain - Maritime Security & Safety Training Programs in London & Worldwide
Founded in 2006,Wavetrain Ltd provides training & consultancy services to the international shipping and commercial yacht sectors, as well as port authorities, government agencies, and operators worldwide. Wavetrain courses are recognized by theUK Department for Transport, theNautical Institute, EU (Estonia), major flag Administrations, and/or Designated Authorities ofIMO Member states.
Apart fromLondon, Wavetrain also have their operations inTallinn, Estonia and Abuja, Nigeria. Wavetrain also regularly conduct training at a client’s own venue, anywhere worldwide, including in Africa and the Middle East.
The courses are held regularly onboard the historicHQS Wellington in London, home of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, which is also its London office. Wavetrain is currently adapting several of theMaritime Security and safety courses to be delivered online. These can be accessed individually or bulk buy to corporate clients.
Wavetrain also providesSecurity Consultancy and the Consultants are drawn exclusively from senior personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Master Mariners of the British Merchant Navy. Services include, but are not limited to,Security surveys,ISPS/ISM audits and compliance, anti-piracy, support for offshore operations and expert witness testimony in cases involving piracy and maritime crime.
Training Programs
Face to Face Training
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) (3 days): This certification is for those appointed asPFSO or those who have a responsibility asPort Facility Security Officer. Courses areUK DfT and EU (Estonia) approved and recognized worldwide.
- Port Facility Security Officer - Refresher Course (1 day): The UK department for transport (DfT ) now require that all PFSOs who have been qualified for 5 years or more must undertake a 1 day refresher course with a DfT approved training provider.
- Ship Security Officer (SSO): A key requirement of theISPS Code is for the people with security responsibilities to be appropriately trained to carry out their duties. The maritime authorities require that theSSO associated with a ship undergo approved training. This UKMCA and Marshall Islands approved training program provides ship’s officers with the knowledge and skills to carry out their duties as a designatedShip Security Officer.
- Company Security Officer (CSO): This course is for security officers and persons who have been, or are likely to be, appointed asCompany Security Officer under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Also suited to Senior Security consultants who wish to add a Maritime dimension to their CV. This course is provided by MUSC London.
- CombinedSSO &CSO Course (5 days): Now available combined Ship Secirity & Company Security Officers training.
- Port State Control Officer (Awareness) (1 day): This course is for personnel carrying out the duties ofDPA/CSO, superintendents, operations and fleet managers, senior officers at sea.
Other Services
- ISPS and ISM Compliance Services
- Seaward Safety Consultancy Services
LAST UPDATED ON Oct 3, 2025
