Increase the security and safety of your vessel
The STCW Proficiency in Designates Security Duties (PDSD) course is for ship’s crew and staff, who have designated security duties onboard. It offers the knowledge and understanding of how to ensure your vessel is secure and safe, whether that be in a port or out at sea.
1 DAY VIRTUAL COURSE
Virtual classes available during this time of travel restrictions
1 DAY CLASSROOM COURSE
Dates to be announced soon for Palma and Barcelona
STCW 2010 requires all seafarers to receive basic safety training in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code.
The PDSD course is an additional module that can be added to the Basic Safety Training course, for those members of the crew that require it.
Topics include:
The course can be completed in one day, covering eight hours of tuition.
Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) is a requirement for almost every crew member on board a vessel, it is part of the Basic Safety Training program within STCW 10.
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) is a requirement for the crew who may have specific security duties while onboard e.g. permitting access to the yacht (letting people onboard). These security duties will be outlined in the Ship’s Security Plan on vessels who are compliant with the ISPS code.
During the current lockdown period, we want to ensure that students are still able to study, this is why we have developed Virtual interactive courses. You’ll learn in real-time with our experienced instructors.
To take part in a virtual interactive course you need to download the Zoom app to your PC/Mac/Tablet (we recommend using these rather than a phone for quality), full instructions on this can be found in the course dates below.
Please note that virtual courses will be recorded, both through video and audio, to verify your participation in the course; these recordings will not be given to third party companies with the exception of the accrediting body for the course if necessary. If you have any objections to this, please inform us immediately.
If you don’t require the full Proficiency in Designated Security Duties course, but do require the Proficiency in Security Awareness course, you can take the half-day option: click here
Please contact the Nautical team with your dates and itinerary.
*Dates and timings may be subject to change at our discretion. We can arrange the dates to suit your schedule. Minimum of four students required per course.
Due to the current Covid-19 crisis, classroom course dates will be announced in due course.
Please contact us to be put on a reservation list.
We do not have scheduled courses at this moment. Please check back later or contact us with your dates and itinerary.
SOVREN Nautical Academy will also be donating 10% of all course fees to Yachting Gives Back during these difficult times.
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I went through the PDSD with them online and it was a great experience. From the first day, the attention was cordial and punctual. Excellent professionals.
I fully recommend Sovren Nautical Academy. I’m very happy to have done my training with them!
All pros, super easy and fast! No cons at all! The instructor was professional, friendly, and funny. Excellent course.
I went through the PDSD with Sovren Nautical Academy online and it was a great experience. From the first day, the attention was cordial and punctual. Excellent professionals.
The PSSR virtual course was very efficient and the coffee at my place tastes better! The course was straight to the point, which I like. The instructor was fantastic! He knows what he’s teaching. Lots of experience. Great people skills.
I think the online course has this big advantage that provides flexibility to students, you can be learning anywhere and it brings the opportunity to students worldwide. In the online course you get the information in a practical and visual way that allows you to understand it in an easier way. The interaction with your…
I enjoyed it entirely as the instructor Richard was very good in explaining all the subjects and he was also helpful in repeating the argument in case someone is left behind. Honestly, I don’t think there is a part of the course that I would like to improve. As it is perfect as like that.…
I was a bit worried since it was the first time doing a course online but it turned out work great and I´m very happy with the way it went.
The course was very well done for a virtual course, I thought you were very good rich, approachable, informative, knowledgeable and very helpful. The classroom behind you is great because i feel like I’m there. Connection was always good, videos were very clear. Honestly just keep what your doing rich, very enjoyable.
Works very well online and with the screen sharing (videos). Rich is a great instructor and keeps you awake. Good taking breaks often. Have nothing negative to say about the course.
Lively instructor, engaging, straightforward, and timely delivery of course. Platform worked perfectly. Thank you!
From an instructor’s point of view, they offer unparalleled facilities but, more importantly, a very good support system which means we can offer great service to the students. When you couple that with their diligence and integrity you can be sure of being in safe hands.