VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD)
- Format 8 Hours
Course Description
Those who successfully complete the course should be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge to undertake the duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan (VSP). This knowledge shall include, but is not limited to:
Knowledge of current security threats and patterns;
Recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;
Recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis, of characteristics and behavioral patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;
Techniques used to circumvent security measures;
Crowd management and control techniques;
Security related communications;
Knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans;
Operation of security equipment and systems;
Testing, calibration and at-sea maintenance of security equipment and systems;
Inspection, control, and monitoring techniques; and
Methods of physical searches of persons, personal effects, baggage, cargo, and vessel stores.
Class Requirements
Training Certificate of Completion
Any applicant who has successfully completed your Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (MARINS-747) course will satisfy: The VPDSD training requirements of 46 CFR 12.625(a)(1); AND The VPDSD standards of competence required by STCW Code Section A-VI/6 paragraph 6 and Table A-VI/6-2, as amended 2010, meeting the National Assessment Guidelines from NVIC 21-14(Ch-1).
Available Dates
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 8/21/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Aug 21 2024 to Aug 21 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/04/2024 Honolulu, HI
- Date Oct 04 2024 to Oct 04 2024
- Location HI, Honolulu
- Price 313.5
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/14/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Oct 14 2024 to Oct 14 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/16/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Oct 16 2024 to Oct 16 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/24/2024 Alameda, CA
- Date Oct 24 2024 to Oct 24 2024
- Location CA, Alameda
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/30/2024 Newport Beach, CA
- Date Oct 30 2024 to Oct 30 2024
- Location CA, Newport Beach
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/30/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Oct 30 2024 to Oct 30 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 10/31/2024 Everett, WA
- Date Oct 31 2024 to Oct 31 2024
- Location WA, Everett
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 11/08/2024 Honolulu, HI
- Date Nov 08 2024 to Nov 08 2024
- Location HI, Honolulu
- Price 313.5
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 11/13/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Nov 13 2024 to Nov 13 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 11/18/2024 Everett
- Date Nov 18 2024 to Nov 18 2024
- Location WA, Everett
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 11/26/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Nov 26 2024 to Nov 26 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 12/02/2024 San Diego, CA
- Date Dec 02 2024 to Dec 02 2024
- Location CA, San Diego
- Price 300
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- Session VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (VPDSD) 12/18/2024 Norfolk, VA
- Date Dec 18 2024 to Dec 18 2024
- Location VA, Norfolk
- Price 300
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