Description
The STCW ISPS Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) course is designed specifically for superyacht, megayacht, and motor yacht crew members responsible for security tasks. Complying with the STCW ISPS Code, this course ensures that crew members meet international security training standards. It covers critical areas such as risk assessment, security measures, and regulatory compliance, equipping crew to effectively handle security duties onboard, both at sea and in port. This essential training prepares crew members for real-world security challenges on luxury vessels.
Course Specifics:
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Target Audience: Crew and staff on luxury yachts with security roles, also applicable to personnel on cargo vessels, offshore platforms, and cruise ships with similar duties.
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Certification: Approved by the UK Department for Transport Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), this course complies with the 2010 Manila Amendments and STCW Code Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8. Ensure your yacht’s administration accepts MCA certification.
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Learning Objectives:
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Understand the importance of ship security and the roles of involved parties.
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Identify security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
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Grasp the use and limits of security equipment and methods.
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Maintain and assess the effectiveness of the ship security plan across different security levels.
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Course Structure:
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Duration: The course takes approximately 6.5 to 8 hours to complete online, accommodating various learning paces while ensuring that all mandatory content is covered.
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Assessment: To pass, participants must achieve at least 70% in an ‘open book’ assessment featuring multiple-choice and true/false questions reflecting the course’s five learning outcomes.
Flexibility:
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Mode of Study: It is available fully online or via an offline app for those at sea or with limited internet access. You can sync your progress when online.
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No Prerequisites: Open to all; no prior qualifications needed.
Additional Information:
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Booking: Enroll in the Superyacht Designated Security Duties Course (PDSD) at VIRSEC. For more details or offline access inquiries, contact us at support@ephemeris.academy