This Maritime Security course is for all seafarers that have security duties as part of their job. The course is 8 hours in length and is typically offered in one day. This fulfills the STCW as amended requirement for VSPSD in accordance with STCW VI/6 for vessel security for personnel with security duties. If you are a Ship Security Officer please see course #171. This class often runs until 1800 (6pm).

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Overview: Vessel Security for Personnel with Security Duties (VSPSD) is 1-day course.

USCG APPROVAL PROVISIONS:

 Has successfully completed the Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) course satisfying the requirements for security-related training of  46 CFR 12.625(a)(1), Paragraphs 4 and 6-8 of Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6 and A-VI-6-1 and A-VI/6-2 of the STCW Code, as amended.

 MCA APPROVAL PROVISIONS:

 Has successfully completed the Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) course satisfying the requirements for security-related training of STCW Regulation VI/6 paragraph 4 Section A-VI/6 paragraph 6 to 8, of the STCW Code, as amended.

Course Length: 8hrs

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