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.

The course can be completed only Onboard.

On completion of this course you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Ocean Technologies Group powered by Marlins, Seagull and Videotel.

Please note: that the learning and assessment of this course must be completed onboard ship, under the direct supervision of the Master or other senior officer.

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