Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (A-VI/6-2)

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

• Certification: MCA
• Recognition: Worldwide
• STCW Compliance: A-VI/6-2
• Suitable For: All Crew
• Experience Level: No experience required
• Duration: ½ Day
• Certificate Validity: 5 years

Why This Course Matters

This course prepares you to recognise security threats like piracy, terrorism, and stowaways, and understand ISPS code procedures. Required for employment on ships subject to ISPS compliance—commercial cargo, megayachts, cruise lines, and offshore support vessels.

Course Structure

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2)

This module prepares crew assigned specific security responsibilities. You’ll be trained in maintaining the ship security plan, conducting searches, identifying threats, using security equipment, and responding to security incidents effectively.

Useful Information

What’s Included

• Comprehensive course materials
• Daily hot lunch
• Coffee station and snacks
• Free rescheduling up to 7 days before course start

Accommodation (available at additional cost)

• Shared and private rooms
• Includes breakfast
• Swimming pool
• Self-service laundry
• Full board meals available

Prerequisites

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Language Requirement: A good level of spoken and written English is required, as all training and assessments are conducted in English