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

This one day Proficiency in Designated Security Duties PDSD course will provide those undertaking designated security duties on board ship with the essential training, education, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in the STCW Code. Lunch is included.

Course Structure

Syllabus • Background and Operational requirements of the ISPS Code and SOLAS amendments • Ship security arrangements, security levels and threats • Methods of personnel search, ship search and crowd management • Techniques used to circumvent security • Identification of restricted areas on board ship, including methods to prevent unauthorised access • Responsibilities of the company, CSO, SSO, the Master, PFSP and persons with designated security duties • Communication Security • Response to a security incident