Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

Description

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 you 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

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