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567 Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
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
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Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
It was great. I will be back and respect the school. Thank you for a tremendous experience all week.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
Bernard did an excellent job teaching this class.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
The instructor was proficient in the subject and was able to get the subject matter to us in an encouraging way
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
Outstanding course, Russ’ personal experiences as a Captain and a former coastguardsman added to the learning experience.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
Professional and knowledgeable instructor, great class. Learned a lot
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
Excellent super friendly and knowledgable staff.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
as always your instructors prove to be a vast wealth of knowledge. Jeff did an awesome job
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
The front office staff are so amazing. Ready to help at all time. They all deserve best staff award of all time. I wish all members of mpt staff all the best. Love u all.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
As always professional and courteous staff and excellent courses and instruction.
Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (VSPSD) (PDSD)
No improvements needed the course is exceptionally well organized! Salute goes out to the instructor for a job well done!
Class Number | Start Date | Finish Date |
016737 | 30 Jan 2021 | 30 Jan 2021 |
016738 | 20 Feb 2021 | 20 Feb 2021 |
016739 | 13 Mar 2021 | 13 Mar 2021 |
016740 | 03 Apr 2021 | 03 Apr 2021 |
016741 | 24 Apr 2021 | 24 Apr 2021 |
016742 | 15 May 2021 | 15 May 2021 |
016828 | 12 Jun 2021 | 12 Jun 2021 |
016829 | 26 Jun 2021 | 26 Jun 2021 |
017272 | 17 Jul 2021 | 17 Jul 2021 |
017515 | 07 Aug 2021 | 07 Aug 2021 |
017516 | 28 Aug 2021 | 28 Aug 2021 |
017517 | 18 Sep 2021 | 18 Sep 2021 |
017518 | 09 Oct 2021 | 09 Oct 2021 |
017519 | 30 Oct 2021 | 30 Oct 2021 |
017520 | 13 Nov 2021 | 13 Nov 2021 |
017681 | 04 Dec 2021 | 04 Dec 2021 |
017682 | 18 Dec 2021 | 18 Dec 2021 |