Designate Security Duties A-VI/6

$70 USD

Course Type:

STCW ➜ Designated Security Duties

Training School:

Marine Pro Academy

Location:

online course

Duration:

1 day

Language:

English

STCW Designated Security Duties (DSD) online course aims to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSP.

At a glance

Approval: Liberia
Who is it for: Marine and Non-Marine roles including Officers and Ratings of merchant’s vessels, Cruise ships crews, Superyacht crews
Accepted by: All flags that accept IMO white list approved training.
STCW Compliance: Fully compliant with STCW Code as amended
Courses and Assessment: Online-only, available 24/7, both theoretical and practical parts
Duration: 10.5 h
Eligibility: Newcomers and Refresh training
Prerequisites: Passport
Certificate provided: Digital, PDF file (stamped hard copy available upon request)
Certificate Validity: For life – please note that some companies require refresh every five (5) years.

Competences

• Identify the current security threats and patterns.
• Recognize and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices.
• Recognize, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security.
• Identify techniques used to circumvent security measures.
• Comprehend security-related communications.
• Comprehend the emergency procedures and contingency plans.
• Understand the operation of security equipment and systems.
• Identify the testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems.
• Recognize the inspection, control, and monitoring techniques.
• Comprehend the methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores.

Legislation & References:

IMO References

• International Maritime Organization. (2003). International Ship & Port Facility Security(ISPS) Code, 2003 and December 2002 Amendments to SOLAS. London: IMO. (IMO-I116E).
• SOLAS Chapter XI-1
• SOLAS Chapter XI-2
• ISPS Code Part A
• ISPS Code Part B
• International Labour Organization. Seafarers’ Hours of Work and the Manning of Ships Convention, 1996. (No. 180).
• International Labour Organization. Seafarers’ Identity Documents Convention (Revised), 2003. (No. 185).
• International Maritime Organization. Seafarers’ Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code, 2010.
• STCW Code Section A-VI/6
• STCW Code Table A-VI/6-1
• STCW Code Table A-VI/6-2
• International Maritime Organization. (2009). “Guidance to Shipowners and Ship Operators, Shipmasters and Crews on Preventing and Suppressing Acts of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships.” MSC.1/Circ.1334
• Textbooks: McNicholas, M. (2007). Maritime Security: An Introduction. Burlington: Butterworth- Heinemann

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