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

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

This course is designed to give those undertaking designated security duties on board ship the essential education and training.

About the course

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.

The course will cover why ship security is important, the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved in ship security, what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations, and the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.

Lunch is included.

Qualifications

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties PDSD (STCW code Reg A-VI/6-2).

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
What Security Duties are involved?

Due to an increase in maritime security over recent years, security duties play a very important role on-board ships that operate within international waters.

Duties such as conducting security inspections to crowd control are just an example of some of the work you’ll be carrying out.

Dates and pricing

Course From To Non-res
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 07/12/2024 07/12/2024 £140
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 13/12/2024 13/12/2024 £160
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 11/01/2025 11/01/2025 £140
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 26/01/2025 26/01/2025 Full
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 19/02/2025 19/02/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 28/02/2025 28/02/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 02/03/2025 02/03/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 30/03/2025 30/03/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 06/04/2025 06/04/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 15/04/2025 15/04/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 08/05/2025 08/05/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 05/06/2025 05/06/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 02/07/2025 02/07/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 17/08/2025 17/08/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 24/08/2025 24/08/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 28/08/2025 28/08/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 29/10/2025 29/10/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 01/11/2025 01/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 08/11/2025 08/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 09/11/2025 09/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 10/11/2025 10/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 21/11/2025 21/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 30/11/2025 30/11/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 12/12/2025 12/12/2025 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 04/01/2026 04/01/2026 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 10/01/2026 10/01/2026 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 21/01/2026 21/01/2026 £155
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties 22/01/2026 22/01/2026 £155

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