STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties PDSD
Yacht Crew (Online MCA)
For yacht Crew. Mandatory to become a Stewardess or Deckhand on board Yachts with Security Duties.
MCA Accepted Proficiency in Personal designated security duties (PDSD) training must be undertaken by all crew on commercial and private Yachts which are required to comply with the ISPS Code. This training/instruction meets the requirements of Section (STCW A-VI/6-2) of the amended STCW Code.
MCA, EU and STCW Accepted and internationally recognized.
STCW Course Certificate digital and original sent to home address.
Fully Online and Interactive Training Materials.
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Official MCA Approved (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Certification
The online Designated Security Duties (PDSD) Course is fully approved by the UK DfT Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is internationally recognised and accepted. It includes the 2010 Manila Amendments and conforms to Regulation VI/6, paragraph 4 and Section A-VI/6, paragraphs 6 to 8 of the STCW Convention and Code 1978, as amended and incorporates Proficiency in Security Awareness laid down in Regulation VI/6 and Section A-VI/6 of the STCW Convention and Code and has also met the additional criteria specified in the STCW Convention and Code, applicable to the issue of this certificate.
Secure PDF Certificate
Upon successful completion of the online course, verification of Learner ID, and associated official Assessment, Learners will receive an electronic version of the official course certificate (in secure PDF format). Certificates are usually sent out within 24 hours of confirmation of your results, or the next working day.
Hardcopy, Embossed Stamped Certificate
Learners may also request a hardcopy certificate to be posted to their home address for a small administration and postage charge.
How Long is the STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) course ?
Course Duration
The course duration is approximately 8 hours. Learners may enter and exit the course as often as they require. Your licence allows you access to the course for up to 6 months to complete [if required] or upon successful completion of the course.
What happens when I book STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties course ?
Awarding Body
This online PDSD Course is fully accepted and certified under the MCA & STCW.
You are required to submit an official form of ID such as a scan of your passport, driving licence, or other official photo ID. This is to ensure you are who you state yourself to be, and so we can use this ID to collect the relevant information that will populate your official course certificate. It is very easy to do and will only take you around five (5) minutes to do.
What is STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties ?
Course Learning Outcomes
The Online (STCW ISPS) Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) meets with the following Learning Outcomes as set out by the Merchant Navy Training Board.
- Know why ship security is important and knows the roles and responsibilities of the organisations and individuals involved.
- Know what constitutes a security risk, threat and vulnerability to the ship, its personnel, cargo, and operations.
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of security methods, equipment, and systems.
- Know how to maintain the measures in a ship security plan and related requirements.
- Maintain the effectiveness of security arrangements, procedures, and equipment at the three security levels, considering their limitations.
Is STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) required to work on board Yachts as crew ?
Do I require Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) to work as a Yacht Stewardess ?
To work as a Stewardess on Yachts you require minimum STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Security Duties on board but we recommend that you get STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) to work on the largest yachts in the world.
Do I require Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) to work as a Yacht Deckhand ?
To work as a Deckhand on Yachts you require minimum STCW Security Awareness (PSA) Course for Security Duties on board. And we recommend to get STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) to do all required deckhand duties and to work on large yachts.
What STCW Certificates do I require to work as Yacht Crew ?
You need STCW Basic Safety and Yacht training for Deckhands or Stewardesses. A mandatory Certificate is to have when working on board as Yacht Crew is STCW Security Awareness (MCA Approved for Yacht Crew). And we recommend as a minimum to get STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD Yacht crew).
STCW Personal Designated Security Duties is included.
When booking full Stewardess and Deckhand STCW training in Europe.
STCW Yacht Deckhand Training Europe
STCW Personal Designated Security duties is included in the Full Yacht Deckhand Training. Required to work on board as Yacht Deckhand.
STCW Yacht Stewardess Training Europe
STCW Personal Designated Security duties is included in the Full Yacht Deckhand Training. Required to work on board as Yacht Crew.
What Is PDSD and Who Needs It on Yachts?
PDSD stands for Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (STCW A-VI/6-2). It is the mandatory STCW certificate for any crew member who carries out security duties on board a commercial or private yacht subject to the ISPS Code.
If you are working as a deckhand or stewardess on a yacht, your Captain needs to see this certificate before they can legally assign you security duties. Most captains on yachts 30m and above require it as standard — it is part of the paperwork every new crew member should have before joining.
The PDSD is separate from STCW Security Awareness (VI/6-1). Security Awareness is the minimum — PDSD is for crew who are actively designated to carry out security duties. If you want to work on charter yachts or yachts operating in international waters, get PDSD, not just Security Awareness.
How the PDSD Fits Into Your Full STCW Package ?
PDSD is one of the certificates included in both the Yachtiecareers Stewardess Training Package and the Deckhand Training Package. If you are starting from scratch and need STCW Basic Safety, ENG1 medical, and all your supporting certificates, it is more cost-effective to do everything together in one 10-day training week in Split. Read our full STCW guide for yacht crew for the complete picture. If you already have your STCW Basic Safety and just need the PDSD, book it below.
What You Get With the PDSD Online Course
- MCA accepted certificate — approved by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and internationally recognised on all flag states
- Fully online — complete from anywhere, 8 hours total, start and stop as needed
- Digital certificate within 24 hours — PDF sent to your email after assessment, usually same or next working day
- Hardcopy option — embossed stamped certificate posted to your address on request
- 6 months access — licence valid for 6 months so you can complete at your own pace
- Covers STCW A-VI/6-2 — meets Manila Amendment requirements and ISPS Code compliance
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STCW Proficiency in designated Security Duties PDSD
Yacht Crew (Online MCA-accepted)
A STCW Online course to become yacht Crew. Mandatory to become a Stewardess or Deckhand on board Yachts with Security Duties.
MCA Accepted Proficiency in Personal designated security duties (PDSD) training must be undertaken by all crew on commercial and private Yachts which are required to comply with the ISPS Code. This training/instruction meets the requirements of Section (STCW A-VI/6-2) of the amended STCW Code.
