Enhance your maritime security skills with our "Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties" course, designed in line with IMO STCW Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Code. This mandatory training is ideal for all seafarers assigned specific security duties on board ships, including officers, crew members, and shipboard security personnel.
The course covers vital topics such as threat identification, ship security procedures, access control, use of security equipment, and coordinated actions during security incidents. Participants will gain the knowledge and competence to support the Ship Security Plan, recognize and respond to threats, and effectively handle security equipment and procedures.
Delivered through interactive sessions by experienced maritime security professionals, the training ensures compliance with international safety and security regulations and prepares seafarers to contribute effectively to a ship’s security framework.
On successful completion, participants receive a certificate approved by the relevant authority, meeting the IMO and flag state requirements.
Whether you are advancing your maritime career or complying with legal duties, this course ensures you are prepared to manage shipboard security responsibilities confidently and professionally.
Enroll now and strengthen your role in maritime safety and global shipping security.
What will I learn?
- Introduction to ship board security, threats, ship and port operations
- Maritime security policy, conventions, codes and recommendations
- Handling sensitive security related information and communications
- Security responsibilities - Government, security organisations, Company, Ship, Port facility, CSO, PFSO, Seafarers, Port and other personnel
- Ship security assessment, tools and surveys
- Threat identification, recognition and response
- Detection of weapons and dangerous substances, physical searches and non-intrusive inspection
- Crowd management and control techniques
- Ship security action under different security levels, security declaration, ship/port interface and reporting
- Emergency preparedness, drills and exercises. Use of Citadels
- Security administration, documentation and records
- Piracy awareness - prior to entering areas of risk, antipiracy measures, best management practices and pirate's business model
- Pirate attack, implication, defending the crew and coping with hostage situation
- Dangers associated with the release process
- Information sharing with seafarer's family
- Seafarers and persons employed or engaged or desirous of working onboard a ships
- Company security officers, Port facility security officers or any person desirous of learning about security procedures and requirements on board ships and in ports
- 1. What is Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties?
This STCW security course is for seafarers assigned specific security responsibilities onboard, including access control, threat recognition, security procedures and anti-piracy duties. - 2. Who needs STSDSD training?
Seafarers who are assigned designated security duties under a ship’s security plan are required to complete this training in accordance with STCW Section A-VI/6 and Table A-VI/6-2. - 3. Is STSDSD training mandatory for seafarers?
Yes. Seafarers performing designated security duties must meet the applicable STCW competency requirements for shipboard security duties. - 4. What is covered in the STSDSD course?
The course covers ship security plans, security levels, threat identification, access control, security equipment, inspections, reporting, emergency response, piracy awareness and anti-piracy measures. - 5. What is the STCW regulation for Security Training with Designated Security Duties?
The training is based on STCW Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6, including Table A-VI/6-2 for seafarers with designated security duties. - 6. How long is the Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties?
At Elite Offshore, the course duration is 8 hours and is available through both online and classroom training. - 7. Can I complete STSDSD training online?
Yes. Elite Offshore offers the Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties in an online format as well as offline classroom training. - 8. What certificate will I receive after completing STSDSD training?
After successful completion, participants receive a certificate for the Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties, subject to the applicable training and authority requirements. - 9. Does STSDSD training cover piracy and armed robbery?
Yes. The training includes piracy awareness, preparation before entering areas of risk, anti-piracy measures, responses to pirate attacks and procedures for protecting crew members. - 10. How long can I access the online STSDSD course?
Elite Offshore currently provides 6 months of online course access, allowing participants time to complete the training within the stated access period.
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