About the Course

The aim of this Designated Security Duties online course is to raise awareness about the different security threats and how seafarers can maintain security on board of a ship. The STCW Designated Security Duties training is mandatory for all seafarers working on board of vessels who do have designated security duties. These seafarers must hold an official certificate of STCW Designated Security Duties training.

This Designated Security Duties online course is in accordance with STCW A-VI/6.

Target Audience

This course is mandatory for all seafarers working on board of vessels who have designated security duties, including officers and personnel tasked with ship security.

Course Content

• Maritime security policy
• Security responsibilities
• Ship security assessment.
• Security equipment.
• Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response.
• Ship Security Actions.
• Contingency planning, drills and exercises.
• Security administration.

Learning Outcome

Those who successfully complete this course should be able:

• Contribute the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness.
• Recognize security threats.
• Understand the need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance.
• Maintain the conditions set forth in a ship security plan.
• Recognize security risks and threats.
• Undertake regular security inspections of the ship.
• Use security equipment and systems properly.

Course Duration

1 day