Proficiency in Designated Security Duties STCW A-VI/6-2

About the course The Proficiency in Designated Security Duties course will provide training, education, understanding to those undertaking designated security duties on board a ship or vessel. The 1-day PDSD course will lead to candidates becoming competent and gaining the proficiency requirements set out in the STCW Code. The course will cover why ship security is important, the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved in ship security, what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations, and the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems. What You Will Learn The course will cover: Why ship security is important The roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved in ship security What constitutes a security risk Potential threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations Capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems. Qualification Gained Proficiency in Designated Security Duties PDSD (STCW code Reg A-VI/6-2).