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