Designated Security Duties

This course is aimed at seagoing personnel with designated security duties onboard a vessel.

All delegates must be in possession of a valid seafarer medical certificate issued by an approved medical practitioner and seaman card/identity document and be not less than 18 years of age.

During the course delegates will gain and demonstrate to a level of competence to undertake the duties and responsibilities for personnel with designated security duties . The delegate will acquire a knowledge on carrying out security assessment, security equipment, security systems, reporting, documentation and records. Delegates will also acquire a knowledge of coordinating execution of a ship security plan with the ship security officer.

Maritime security policy Security responsibilities Ship security assessment Security equipment Threat identification , recognition and response Ship security actions Emergency preparedness , drills and exercise Security Administration