Proficiency in Designated Security Duties

Fully Online, MCA Approved Maritime Security (ISPS) Designated Security Duties Courses for Crew & Staff of Luxury Superyachts, Motor Yachts & Mega Yachts. The aim of this Online Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Course, also referred to a Vessel Security Duties (VSD), is to provide those undertaking Designated Security Duties onboard yachts with the essential education and training meeting with the Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency (KUP) requirements, the 2010 Manila Amendments, and the requirements of Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code, and Table A-VI/6-2, and the International Ship and Port Facility security (ISPS) Code.

Proficiency in Designated Security Duties – MCA Approved

ONLINE

Approx 8 hours

MCA Approved

About This Course

The fully online, UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course, is a mandatory training requirement under STCW ISPS for members of a Yacht’s Crew or Staff reporting to the Ship Security Officer, who have been assigned designated security duties on board the yacht. The course will provide the Learner with the information required to complete the required instruction under STCW, the MNTB KUPs, IMO Model Course 3.26, and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). For information on the course Awarding Body and Certification, please view the Certifications Tab.

Course Information

  • 1.       Maintain the conditions set out in a Ship Security Plan.

    2.       Recognise security risk and threats.

    3.       Undertake regular security inspections.

    4.       Properly use security equipment and systems.

  • ·       The MNTB Security Courses Criteria (2nd Edition)

    ·       STCW Reg VI/6 para 4 Section A-VI/6, para 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code (2010)

    ·       International Maritime Organization (IMO) Model Course 3.26

    ·       The International Ship & Port Security (ISPS) Code 2004 as amended (STCW Table A-VI/6-2)

  • Approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is internationally recognised and accepted.
    It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and meets the requirements of Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code, and Table A-VI/6-2.

  • Upon successful completion of the online course, verification of Learner ID, and associated official Assessment, Learners will receive an electronic security-encrypted version of your official course certificate (in secure PDF format). Certificates are usually emailed to the Learner within 24 to 48 hours of confirmation of the course results, or the next working day if the course is successfully completed on a Friday