Designated Security Duties of Ship Personnel

Training format

Lecture
Practical training
Competency demonstration method
Written test

Course approved

Maritime Administration of Ukraine
American Bureau of Shipping Academy
Republic of Panama
Republic of Liberia
Republic of the Marshall Islands

For whom

The course is designed for ship officers and crew members, as well as cadets of maritime educational institutions. It is aimed at those performing security duties on board, including security officers and crew members.

Teaching language

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Duration

Seat restriction

The course "Designated Security Duties of Ship Personnel" covers key aspects of ship security necessary for training crew members in accordance with international standards. The course addresses modern threats such as piracy and terrorist attacks, as well as methods for recognizing and detecting weapons, hazardous substances, and explosive devices. An important element is training in recognizing suspicious behavior without discrimination, as well as methods for circumventing ship security measures and counteracting strategies.

The course includes crowd management techniques and the organization of effective communication to ensure security. Managing ship security systems and equipment, testing, calibration, and regular maintenance of systems are also integral parts of the program. Periodic inspections and monitoring of the technical condition of security systems, as well as methods for physically searching personnel, their personal belongings, luggage, cargo, and ship supplies, complete the list of main topics.

On the course you will learn to

General Ship Security Threats
- Modern threats such as piracy, terrorist attacks, and other criminal activities.
Emergency Procedures and Actions in Unforeseen Circumstances
- Planning and implementation of actions in case of emergencies and other critical situations.
Recognition and Detection of Threats
- Methods and techniques for identifying weapons, hazardous substances, and explosive devices.
Recognition of Suspicious Behavior
- Principles for identifying characteristics and behaviors of individuals who may pose a threat to ship security without discrimination.
Circumvention of Security Measures
- Ways and methods that can be used to bypass existing security measures and counteraction strategies.
Crowd Control and Management
- Methods for managing large groups of people on board in various situations.
Organization of Communication in Security Conditions
- Effective communication between crew members and other interested parties to ensure security.
Management of Ship Security Systems
- Operation and management of various security systems and equipment installed on the ship.
Testing and Maintenance of Security Systems
- Procedures for testing, calibration, and regular maintenance of security systems and equipment.
Inspection and Monitoring of Equipment
- Periodic inspections and control of the technical condition of security systems and equipment.
Physical Search and Inspection
- Methods and procedures for physically searching personnel, their personal belongings, luggage, cargo, and ship supplies.

Issuing certificates

Certificate of qualified specialist.

Level of instructor-teachers

Instructors of the course are highly qualified, have maritime education, and at least three years of experience working on ships. They have been working in training centers for more than a year and have completed the course "Designated Security Duties of Ship Personnel," in accordance with Section 1/6 of the amended STCW Code.

Compliance with international conventions

This course meets international standards that relate to the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO):

STCW Convention, Regulation VI/6.
STCW Code, Section A-VI/6-2, subsections 6-8.

Standards Explanation STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) — The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers.

VI/6 — Part VI, Regulation 6 of the STCW Convention, concerning requirements for security training.
A-VI/6-2 — Part A of the STCW Code, providing detailed explanations for Part VI/6 of the Convention. Subsection 2 describes the requirements for training to perform security duties on board.
subsections 6-8 — Subsections 6-8 of Regulation A-VI/6-2, containing requirements and standards for security training on board.

Material and technical support of the course

For theoretical training, a classroom equipped with tables and chairs is used, providing the possibility for note-taking. The course includes the necessary number of educational materials and demonstration tools, such as stands, posters, slides, and photographs.

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