Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties

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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.

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.

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

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.

Instructor
John Doe
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Course Features

  • Duration: 12 Hours
  • Pass Score: 70%
  • Id: MRNSKL-747
  • Course: USCG Approved
  • Self-paced online course & course completion exam.
Price: $250