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

Proficiency for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

To give those undertaking designated security duties on board ship the essential education and training meeting the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements set out in STCW, which supports Chapter XI-2 of the annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974, as amended and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Course Description:

This course one day covers:

Regulation VI/6, paragraph 4 and Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and incorporates Profi ciency in Security Awareness laid down in Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Convention and Code

What future does this course offer?

1: The learner knows why ship security is important and knows the roles and

responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.

2: The learner knows what constitutes security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its

personnel, cargo and operations

3: The learner knows the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and

systems.

4: The learner knows how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related

requirements.

5: The learner is able to maintain the effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures

and equipment at the three security levels, taking into account their limitations.