Designated Security Duties Training Course (MCA, NMA)

This course explores the role and responsibilities of personnel onboard ship with designated security duties. It introduces the ship security plan, examines ship security risks and threats and looks at the importance of regular security inspections. The proper and correct use of security equipment and systems is also covered. The aim of the course is to give personnel onboard ship with a designated security duty the requisite knowledge needed to meet the requirements of Chapter VI of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended by the 2010 Manila amendments.

By the completion of the course you receice a Verification Of Training (VOT)

The course can be completed Onboard only to aquire the Certificate of Completion from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel. (*Please contact us to inform you about the additional cost of certification and procedures*)

Learning objectives:

• Know why ship security is important and be aware of the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and individuals involved
• Know what constitutes security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations
• Know the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems
• Know how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements
• Be able to maintain the effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment at the three security levels, taking into account their limitations