Proficiency in
Designated Security Duties (PDSD)
Marine Security Course
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties PDSD is a one day course that provides those undertaking designated security duties on board ship with the essential training, education, understanding and proficiency requirements.
The course covers why ship security is important, the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved in ship security, what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo and operations, and the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment and systems.
Course Content
- Operational requirements of the ISPS Code and SOLAS amendments
- Ship security
- Personnel and vessel search methods.
- Crowd management
- Identification of restricted areas.
- Responsibilities of the company, CSO, SSO, the Master, PFSP and persons with designated security duties
- Communication Security
- Response to a security incident
Examination Type
Written Exam
Other fees and requirements
This course also requires:
- Passport size photo with candidate’s name on the back
Certificates will be sent directly to candidates by the completion of the exam.
To apply for your place or find out more:
Upcoming Courses
February 2025
13
February
Thursday
Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen – 13 FEBRUARY 2025 – FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED FISHERMEN
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
14
February
Friday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 14 FEBRUARY 2025 – FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIENCED FISHERMEN
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
February
Wednesday
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties – 19 Feb – PILOT
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
February
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 20 FEBRUARY 2025 FULL
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
21
February
Friday
24 -
28
February
Monday
RYA Day Skipper Shore Based Course – 24 – 28 FEBRUARY 2025 – FULL
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
26
February
Wednesday
05
March
Wednesday
GOC- GMDSS General Operators Certificate – 26 Feb to 5 March (8 days including the weekend) – PILOT
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
March 2025
10
March
Monday
14
March
Friday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 14 MARCH 2025
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
17
March
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 17 March 2025
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
17 -
19
March
Monday
H.E.L.M (Operational) – 17-19 March – PILOT
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
18
March
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 18 MARCH 2025
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
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