"Women's day"Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) | Bluewater Maritime School

“Women’s day”Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)

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The course objective is to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended. PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat.

1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • $250.00 excl.

1 day, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  • $250.00 excl.

Description

The course objective is to provide the knowledge required for seafarers with designated security duties in connection with a Ship Security Plan (SSP) to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements of Chapter XI-2 of SOLAS 74 as amended, the ISPS Code, and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code, as amended.

(This STCW course is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard

Course Objectives: The Vessel Security for Personnel with Security Duties (VSPSD) course is an instructor-led course and will cover the following:

  • Knowledge of current security threats and patterns
  • Recognition and detection of dangerous substances and devices
  • Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security
  • Techniques used to circumvent security measures
  • Crowd management and control techniques
  • Security-related communications
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans
  • Operation of security equipment and systems
  • Testing, calibration, and maintenance of security equipment and systems, both ashore and at sea
  • Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques
  • Relevant provisions of the Vessel Security Plan (VSP)
  • Methods of physical screening of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and vessel stores
  • The meaning and the consequential requirements of the different MARSEC Levels
  • Familiarity with all relevant aspects of the TWIC program and how to carry them out

NOTE: Successful completion of this course will meet the STCW training requirements for Seafarers With Designated Security Duties and Security Awareness endorsements.

 PLEASE CALL 904-766-4797 to Reserve your Seat. 

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