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Persons Designated Security Duties (PDSD) – Ships
This training course is for Persons Designated Security Duties (PDSD) on ships who are members of the security team, as required by the ISPS Code. PDSD are security team members who have been assigned by the Ship Security Officer (SSO) to perform specific security tasks on board the ship. These tasks aim to ensure the ship’s security during its operations. The Ship Security Plan, approved and overseen by the SSO, defines the security duties of each individual on the ship.
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- Maintain conditions set out in a ship security plan.
- Maritime security terms and definitions
- International security policy
- Maritime security levels
- Security reporting procedures
- Conducting inspections and surveys
- Responding to security threats
- Recognition of security risks and threats.
- Security documentation (DoS).
- Techniques used to circumvent security.
- Recognition of security threats.
- Recognition of weapons and dangerous materials.
- Handling security sensitive information.
- Methods of physical searches and inspections.
- Undertake regular security inspections of the ship.
- Monitoring restricted areas.
- Controlling access to the ship.
- Monitoring deck and surrounding areas.
- Checking cargo and ship stores.
- Controlling access of persons and their effects.
- Proper usage of security equipment and systems, if any.
- Testing, calibration, and maintenance at sea.
Further Information
Price: £200 + VAT.
Delivery Method: Distance Learning, one day of instruction via video conferencing with our qualified instructors.
Duration: 6 hours.
For crewmembers aboard a ship who are assigned specific security duties operating under their respective approved ship security plan.
Anyone who has a position as a Person Designated Security Duties (PDSD) or are employees on board a ship as part of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code providing security aboard the ship. As well as anyone involved in risk management in establishing maritime security measures for ship and port operations.
Ensure course participants are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a Ship Person Designated Security Duties (PDSD) crewmember as directed by the on-board Ship Security Officer implementing the Ship Security Plan in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. And assist in implementing such plan aboard the ship.
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) syllabus Model Course
IMO Guide to maritime security and the ISPS Code edition 2021:-
Sections A-VI/6-1 and A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.
Marshall Islands Flag Registry.
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