Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties

Vessel Personnel
with Designated Security Duties(VPDSD)

Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)

About The Course

Any applicant who has successfully completed the MRNSKL-747 Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) course will satisfy:

The training requirements of 46 CFR 12.625(a)(l) and STCW Table A-VI/6-2 for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties.

Course Topics

Maritime security terms and definitions
International maritime security policy and responsibilities of Governments, companies and persons
Maritime security levels and their impact on security measures and procedures
Security reporting procedures
Procedures and requirements for drills and exercises
Procedures for conducting inspections and surveys and activities specified in a ship security plan
Security related Contingency Plans
Security Documentation
Techniques used to circumvent security measures
Recognition of potential security threats
Recognition of Weapons, Dangerous Substances and Devices
Crowd Management and Control Techniques
Handling security-related information and security-related communications
Methods for physical searches and non- intrusive inspections
Techniques for monitoring restricted areas
Controlling access to the ship and to restricted areas on board ship
Methods for effective monitoring of deck areas and areas surrounding the ship
Inspection methods relating to the cargo and ship’s stores
Methods for controlling the embarkation, disembarkation and access
Security Equipment and Systems
Testing, calibrating, and maintaining security systems and equipment

This Course Includes:

Self-paced online course & course completion exam.

Did You Know?

Hijackings of ships in the Somalia's coast region caused havoc for international shipping from about 2001 to 2012, peaking with 176 attacks in 2011. They declined in part because of actions by the European Union's anti-piracy mission.

The Benefits of Mariner’s Skills Online Courses:

Flexible course enrollment

Interactive online program proctored by industry experts

Affordable and convenient with volume license discounts for corporate customers

USCG approved certificate of completion issued upon successful program completion and online exam.

Upon registration, courses are conveniently accessible online for candidates to participate at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Vessel Personnel
with Designated Security Duties(VPDSD)