Proficiency in
Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

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.