VPDSD - Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (HOUSTM-747)

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties course will satisfy the training requirements of 46 CPR 12.625(a)(l) and STCW Table A-VI/6-2 for an STCW endorsement as Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties.

The Code of Federal Regulations 46 CFR 10.403(a)(3) requires training to be administered entirely in the English language unless specifically approved to be presented in another language. Students must be able to read and write in English to take the written exam and successfully complete the course.

The goal is to those who successfully complete this course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the SSP. This knowledge shall include, but it not limited to: 1. knowledge of the current security threats and patterns; 2. recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices; 3. recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; 4. techniques used to circumvent security measures; 5. crowd management and control techniques; 6. security related communications; 7. knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans; 8. operation of security equipment and systems; 9. testing, calibration and at sea maintenance of security equipment and systems; 10. inspection, control and monitoring techniques; 11. methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores.

Contents follow NVIC 21-14 which cover: - Maritime Security Policy - Security Responsibilities - Ship Security Assessment - Security Equipment - Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response - Ship Security Actions - Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises - Security Administration - Crowd Management and Control Techniques