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Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) - Online

MARSAF-TBD

$350.00

Course Length: 16 Hours  

Language: English  

Pre-Requisites

Although this course can be taken by anyone with interest in obtaining knowledge of security in the Maritime Industry, particularly as it pertains to Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties, per 46 CFR 12.625(a)(1), the following is required in order to obtain the Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties endorsement on your Merchant Mariner Credential;

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  1. Must hold or be approved for Medical Certificate,

  2. At least 18 years of age,

  3. Must hold a valid Coast Guard issued Merchant Mariner Credential

Target Audience

This course is modeled after IMO Course Framework 3.26 - Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.

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  • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties​

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Other Security Related Personnel (Who wish to gain a better understanding of the security duties onboard vessel.)

Background and Regulations

The mandatory requirements for Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties, contained in STCW Convention, 1978, as amended came into force in January 1, 2008.

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The requirements apply to all vessels subject to STCW under current USCG regulations. This includes all seagoing vessels, as defieed in 46 CFR 15.1101 to mean self-propelled vesssels engaged in commercial service that operate beyond the Boundary Line established by 46 CFR Part 7, except those vessels which have been determined to be otherwise exempt from STCW and/or not subject to STCW as per 46 CFR 15.103(e)(f) and NVIC 7-00. Additionally, all self-propelled vessels engaged in commercial service that operate in near coastal and oceans waters are subject to the SSO requirements, except the following;

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  1. Small passenger vessels subject to 46 CFR Subchapter T or K engaged in domestic voyages

  2. Uninspected passenger vessels as defined in 46 USC 2101(42),

  3. Fishing vessels used as fish-tender vessels as defined in 46 USC 2101 (11a) & (11c),

  4. Vessel operating exclusively on the Great Lakes

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Course Outline

The course curriculum is made up of 9 sections modeled after IMO Course Framework;

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  1. Introduction

  2. Maritime Security Policy

  3. Security Responsibilities

  4. Vessel and Ship Security Assessment

  5. Security Equipment

  6. Threat Identification, Recognition, and Response

  7. Ship and Port Facility Security Actions

  8. Emergency Preparedness, Drills, and Exercises

  9. Security Administration

Outcome and Certification

Students who successfully complete this course and the pass the final assessment will be issued a certificate to submit to USCG for issue of the Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) endorsement on their Merchant Mariner Credential.

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* WORKING OFFSHORE OR JUST DON'T WANT TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT THE PROCESS AND WADE THROUGH USCG REGULATIONS? MSS HAS EXPERT LICENSE CONSULTANTS WHO WILL SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR YOU AND MONITOR YOUR CREDENTIAL*

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this curriculum, student will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the Ship Security Plan. The knowledge includes but is not limited to;

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  1. Knowledge of current security threats and patterns 

  2. Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices 

  3. Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security; 

  4. Techniques used to circumvent security measures; 

  5. Crowd management and control techniques; 

  6. Security related communications; 

  7. Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans; 

  8. Operation of security equipment and systems; 

  9. Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems; 

  10. Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques; and Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and ship stores. 

Final Assessment

Upon successful completion of the 9 modules, a student will be given an in-person live-proctored examination as well as an assessment for conducting physical searches and non-intrusive inspection. MSS utilizes the National College Testing Association (NCTA) database to select examination proctors and local testing sites.All testing fees are included in course costs. An MSS instructor will guide you on selecting a  proctor. Proctors are available in most major cities.

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Accreditation

Registration and Enrollment

Registration is simple and easy and only takes about 5 minutes. Click the Register Now button here or at the top of the page. After successfully filling out the registration form and paying the course fee, your instructor will email you a welcome packet with instructions on getting started, as well as all required course documentation.

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Have questions? Call or email us at;

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sales@marinersafetyservices.com

713-825-5649

Mode of Delivery

This course is given online through MSS's Learning Management System, provided by Moxie Media. A sample video is provided below to demonstrate the ease of use. 

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Minimum computer requirements are;

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  • Windows Vista, XP, 7, 10, or newer

  • Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome (Preferred)

  • Email for course documents and training aids

  • Phone for voice identity verification and authentication

  • Sound card with speakers or headphones

  • Flash Player 9 (or greater)

  • Broadband Internet Connection

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Credit and Special Thanks

MSS is a proud partner with Moxie Media. Moxie Media is a well established media design and production company, delivering high quality training products to their customers for over 30 years. A special thanks goes out to the Martin Glenday, Moxie Media President, and the development team for their assistance in not only the creation of this course, but in the establishment of Mariner Safety Services. To learn more about Moxie Media, visit www.moxietraining.com

 

MSS would like to thank USCG for thier acceptance of this course and devotion to Maritime Security.

 

 

MSS would like to thank Kim Peterson, Chairman and President of Security Dynamics. Mr. Peterson is the instructor featured throught this course. To read more on his qualifications and accomplishments, visit www.securitydynamics.us

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