Designated Security Duties

The aim of this Designated Security Duties online course is to raise awareness about the different security threats and how seafarers can maintain security on board of a ship.

Security training for seafarers with designated security duties:

The STCW Designated Security Duties training is mandatory for all seafarers working on board of vessels who do have designated security duties. These seafarers must hold an official certificate of  STCW Designated Security Duties training.

This Designated Security Duties online course is in accordance with  STCW A-VI/6 and IMO.

IMPORTANT. This course is approved by Liberia (LISCR) and Panama accepted. If you would like the Dutch (EU) approved and MCA accepted course click here.

Course Details

€ 79,00

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  • Duration:
    4 hours
  • Participation:
    Individually
  • Type:
    Online
  • Language:
    English
  • Approved by:
    Liberian Registry (LISCR) – Panama accepted
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Course content

  • Basic security
  • Maritime security policy
  • Security responsibilities
  • Threat identification
  • Search actions
  • Operation and testing of security equipment
  • Ship Security Actions
  • Emergency preparedness, training and drills
  • Assessment (Test)

Certification:

  • The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions
  • After passing the assessment, you will receive a download link for your signed and stamped certificate approved by the Liberian Registry
  • You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. An original hard-copy by mail can be ordered (not included)

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How it works

1. Sign up

Go digital and save time. Simply sign up and you can start the course immediately.

2. Take the course

You will need a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). You can take the course online or download the course.

3. Assessment

The Assessment consists of multiple-choice questions. Upon successful completion of the assesment you will receive your certificate.

4. Certificate

You will receive a download link for your certificate. You are free to (re)print your certificate anytime. A signed and stamped original hard-copy by mail can be ordered.

FAQ

This Designated Security Duties online course is in accordance with STCW A-VI/6 and IMO.
This course is approved by the Liberian Registry – Panama accepted.

IMPORTANT:
STCW.online also offers this course in a Netherlands (EU) approved and MCA accepted version .
Click here.

This course contains the following elements:

  • The meaning of the different security levels
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans
  • Maintain Ship Security Plans
  • Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances, and devices
  • Search actions
  • Recognition of characteristics and behavioral patterns that are likely to threaten security
  • Methods for inspection and monitoring of security measures on board ships
  • Carry out the operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems
  • Techniques used to avoid security measures

  • This course takes approximately four hours (4) to complete.
  • This also depends on your English language proficiency. Native speakers might need less time.

Our online STCW courses are all in English (except specific language courses).

This course is mandatory for any seafarer who need to perform designated security duties.

Yes, this training is fully online, and you can join anytime.

What you will learn

Knowledge

Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans

Recognition

Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices

Methods

Methods for inspection and monitoring of security measures on board of ships

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Operation

Carry out the operation, testing and calibration of security equipment and systems

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