PSA Vs PDSD – Which Do You Need?

The security courses brought in by the 2010 Manila Amendments to STCW which came into effect 1st July 2015 have meant a lot of people are having to sit either the Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) or Proficiency in designated Security Duties (PDSD) to keep their qualifications current.

10 August 2015

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These mandatory security requirements are for all seafarers on ISPS compliant vessels (which for yachts means every commercial yacht over 500 gross tonnes – approximately 50m+). The PSA is required by every crew member and PDSD is for those who do have security duties as outlined in the Ship’s Security Plan.

We would strongly advise you go straight to Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD). This 1-day course includes PSA and is the course many yacht crew would need if they have designated security duties on board. . Contact our training department for more information and to get class schedules.