STCW Designated Security Duties (DSD)

STCW PROFICIENCY IN DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES

07 Aug 2025
04 Sep 2025
02 Oct 2025
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Dates

1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

Paisley

  • PD points: 1
Session information

Sessions

Theory Development
08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
1 day
Paisley
    • £159.00 excl. VAT

    1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

    Paisley

    • PD points: 1
    Session information

    Sessions

    Theory Development
    08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
    1 day
    Paisley
      • £159.00 excl. VAT

      1 day, 08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST

      Paisley

      • PD points: 1
      Session information

      Sessions

      Theory Development
      08:30 BST - 16:30 BST
      1 day
      Paisley
        • £159.00 excl. VAT

        1 day, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

        Paisley

        • PD points: 1
        Session information

        Sessions

        Theory Development
        08:30 - 16:30
        1 day
        Paisley
          • £159.00 excl. VAT

          Description

          -The course covers the following Learning Outcomes:
          • Learner knows why ship security is important and knows the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
          • Learner knows what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations.
          • Learner knows the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
          • Learner knows how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
          • Learner is able to maintain effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures and equipment, at all three security levels, taking into account
          their limitations.

          Issuing Authority

          Maritime & Coastguard Agency

          Who is this course for?

          Stay compliant—and confident—at every security level with our STCW Designated Security Duties (DSD) Training (Table A-VI/6-2), the advanced ISPS Code course for crew who carry out specific ship-security tasks. Perfect for Ship Security Assistants, deck and engine officers, ratings with security responsibilities, hotel and catering staff on cruise ships, Ro-Pax and ferry personnel, offshore support teams, superintendents and port-facility workers, this intensive module gives you the hands-on skills to

          • conduct security patrols and controlled access searches,

          • screen passengers, baggage, stores and freight,

          • recognise weapons, drugs and improvised devices,

          • respond to breaches, piracy or cyber-security alerts,

          • maintain CCTV, alarms and locking systems, and

          • support the Ship Security Officer (SSO) during drills and real incidents at ISPS levels 1, 2 & 3.

          Fully aligned with the 2010 Manila Amendments, MSC.428(98) cyber-risk guidelines and the latest 2025 IMO threat-pattern updates, the course blends classroom learning with realistic shipboard scenarios so you leave able to act decisively and lawfully anywhere in the world.

          Why enrol? Port-state control, flag-state audits, P&I insurers and charterers all demand a current STCW Designated Security Duties certificate for anyone assigned security roles; without it you can be denied boarding, delaying sailings and jeopardising contracts. Completing this training proves you are qualified to protect passengers, crew, cargo and vessel integrity—enhancing your employability across the global fleet.

          Price

          £140 excl. VAT

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