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

Security awareness with Designated Duties

This course is for crew members that have security duties as part of their job. This course is a 8 hour course and fulfills the STCW code for the requirement for a Vessel Security for Personnel with Security Duties (VSPSD). This course is boat MCA and USCG approved.

Course Covers The Following:

• Knowledge of current security threats and patterns

• Requirements of the different MARSEC Levels

• Techniques used to circumvent security measures

• MARSEC Levels

• Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices

• Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security

• Crowd management and control techniques

• Security-related communications

• Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans

• Operation of security equipment and systems

• Testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment and systems, both ashore and at sea

• Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques

• Methods of physical screening of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and vessel stores