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

The MCA Accredited (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course must be undertaken by all seafarers who have designated security duties within the Ship Security Plan.

The PDSD Course has been designed to give delegates with designated security duties an understanding of their various security responsibilities and understanding of the Ship Maritime Security Levels 1 to 3. The PDSD Course also incorporates Anti-Piracy Awareness Training (APAT) modules.

The MCA Accredited STCW ISPS Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course meets the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements set out in the 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 Proficiency in Security Awareness laid down in Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Convention and Code.

Course Delegates Will Receive:

• Training from MCA Accredited Maritime Security Specialists

• An in-depth, comprehensive PDSD Course Manual

• An Internationally-Recognised MCA (STCW ISPS) PDSD Certificate

• An ESTS Anti-Piracy Awareness Training (APAT) Certificate

Course Subjects:

• Recognising Security Risks & Threats

• ISPS Code Overview

• Security Inspections

• Security Equipment & Systems

• Circumvention of Security

• Relevant International Codes & Conventions

• The Ship Security Plan

• Maritime Security Levels

• Security Contingency & Response

• Handling of Stowaways & Refugees

Anti-Piracy Awareness Training Modules:

• Introduction to Maritime Piracy

• Maritime Security Anti-Piracy Countermeasures

• Maritime Terrorism - An Emerging Threat

• Introduction to Improvised Explosive Devices

• The Use of the Citadel Technique