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: Palau
- 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 including Malta and Panama.
- 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
Documents required to attend
After purchasing the course you shall receive instructions in order to provide the following documentation:
- Passport
Documents should be received in PDF/PNG/JPG format. You can either scan or photograph them, please make sure that they are legible.
