Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties -Available July 1-

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Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)

This course is self-paced in an online format based on the 10.5 hour standard classroom IMO Model Course 3.26, Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties.

Any applicant who has successfully completed your Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (BEMART-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).

Course Requirements
A smart phone, tablet or computer is required to work through the course.

The following is the minimum computer requirements for the final proctor exams:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac, Windows, or Chromebook)
• Windows 7 or newer / macOS 10.10 or newer
• Macs require a minimum of macOS 10.10.
• Minimum internet speed: 1 Mbps download & upload
• Google Chrome (version 74 or higher)
• Web camera and microphone (required for final exam)

Testing Requirements:

• Final Exam: 20 multiple-choice questions
• Passing Score: 70%
• Attempts Allowed: 3

All exams are conducted online within the course in partnership with our proctoring provider, SmarterServices.