Admissions Open 2026 Batch

Mandatory Modular ProgramD.G. Shipping Approved

Security Training for Seafarers With Designated Security Duties (STSDSD)

The STSDSD course is mandatory for seafarers who are assigned specific security responsibilities onboard ships. Professional career training program satisfying all international maritime STCW standards.

Duration: 2 DaysShip Security & STCW

Registration Status

Admissions Open 2026

AccreditationD.G. Shipping, India

Entrance TestINDoS Number & Passport Mandatory

Mode of StudyMandatory Modular Program

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Course Overview Eligibility Standards Upcoming Batches Fees & Scholarships Admission Pathway Withdrawal Policy Course Syllabus Career Progression Training Facilities Prestigious Supporters

Course Overview & Specifications

The STSDSD course is mandatory for seafarers who are assigned specific security responsibilities onboard ships. It trains participants on understanding maritime security threats, applying security procedures, recognizing risks, and working under a Ship Security Plan. The course complies with the STCW Code and the ISPS Code requirements and includes both theoretical and case-based training.

The training incorporates a highly disciplined academic curriculum integrated with extensive practical workshops, firefighting grids, water survival training at our campus pool, and mock vessel environments. All instructional elements satisfy strict international standards to ensure our cadets qualify for top-tier merchant navy assignments.

AccreditationD.G. Shipping Approved

DepartmentShip Security & STCW

Entrance CriteriaINDoS Exam

Mode of Training2 Days Residential

Accreditation & Quality Audits

Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India & Affiliated with Indian Maritime University (IMU). The academy is subject to rigorous periodic inspections by the Directorate General of Shipping and classification societies to ensure the highest standards of safety, simulation, and workshop instructions.

Eligibility Standards

Please review the eligibility criteria carefully. Candidates must meet all academic, physical, and medical standards at the time of commencement to qualify for admission.

Academic

Minimum 10th standard pass from a recognized board.
INDoS Number is strictly mandatory to register.
Valid Indian Passport is mandatory for registration.
Must complete DGS e-learning modules & pass initial assessments.

Age Limits

Minimum Age: 17.5 Years at course commencement.
No upper age limit, provided candidate is medically fit.

Medical & Eyesight

Must clear medical fitness conducted by a DGS-approved medical practitioner.
Good general physical health for practical security drills.

Batch Schedules & Booking

Select an upcoming weekly or monthly batch date below to book your seat. Online Exit Exams and E-learning completion are required.

Course IDSTSDSD (ISPS Code)

Exit ExamYes

DGS ELearningMandatory

Elearning HoursSTSDSD: 6 Hrs E-Learning

ValidityLifetime / As per DGS Guidelines

Batch Dates	Location / Mode	Timings	Course Fee	Status / Booking
Every Monday & Tuesday	KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class	08:30 - 16:30	₹5,750	Open
Every Thursday & Friday	VIZAG - Physical Class	08:30 - 16:30	₹5,750	Open
BST + STSDSD Package	CHENNAI / VIZAG - Combined	13-Day Total Package	₹22,000	Open

Fees & Scholarships

Application FeeINDoS Fee Extra

Tuition / Training Fee₹5,750

Caution DepositN/A

Total Estimated Cost₹5,750

Fee Inclusions & Details:

Fee of ₹5,750 includes study materials, classroom instructions, ISPS Code case studies, and institute exit exam fee. BST + STSDSD Combined Package is available at ₹22,000. Admissions follow strict regulatory standards and fees must be deposited via banking channels.

Special Female Cadet Scholarship

In line with international maritime initiatives to promote female participation in commercial seafaring, the academy provides a BST + STSDSD Package: Combined training package available for ₹22,000.

Admission Pathway

Step 1: Registration

Obtain INDoS Number and ensure valid Passport availability.

Step 2: Screening

Step 3: Academic Review

Complete DGS e-learning modules & assessments for STSDSD.

Step 4: Final Selection

Attend the 2-day physical classroom instruction & ISPS case study training.

Step 5: Final Selection

Pass institute exit examination and obtain DGS STSDSD Certificate.

Withdrawal & Refund Policy

Withdrawal requests must be formally filed. Refund structures are governed by timelines prior to course commencement:

Withdrawal Period	Refund / Cancellation Policy
Up to 3 days before course start	100% Refund or Free Batch Reschedule
Less than 3 days before course start	50% Fees Forfeited or ₹1,000 Reschedule Fee
After batch commencement	No Refund / Fees Forfeited

Important Policy Notes:

INDoS registration fee once processed is non-refundable.
Rescheduling requests must be sent to modular@pkimse.edu.in at least 48 hours prior.

Course Syllabus & Core Modules

Cadets undergo comprehensive theoretical instruction coupled with intense simulator and lab training covering the following core modules:

ISPS Code Awareness & Maritime Threats

Ship Security Plan (SSP) Implementation

Security Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Checks

Shipboard Security Equipment & Search Procedures

Anti-Piracy Procedures & Citadel Operations

Security Drills, Exercises & Incident Reporting

Career Progression Roadmap

Merchant Navy careers offer highly progressive pathways. Below is the step-by-step career chart leading to top commanding ranks at sea:

INDoS & Passport Registration

Obtain INDoS number and passport validation for maritime security database

STSDSD 2-Day Training

Complete 2-day theory & ISPS Code case-based security training program

Institute Exit Assessment

Clear exit exam to earn DGS-approved STSDSD Certificate

Designated Security Duties Onboard

Legally qualified for designated security responsibilities on merchant vessels worldwide

State-of-the-Art Training Facilities

Practical instruction is delivered in highly specialized mock ups, workshops, and simulator suites, mimicking real shipboard operations:

Security Equipment Lab

Hands-on training with access control devices, metal detectors, security inspection tools, and communications.

ISPS Case Study Room

Interactive multimedia setup for security threat analysis, scenario simulation, and Ship Security Plan implementation.

Anti-Piracy & Deck Mockup

Simulated ship deck area for hardening drills, citadel lockdown procedures, and emergency security protocols.

Prestigious Recruiters & Hiring Lines

Our cadets are highly valued by top international shipping agencies. The college facilitates recruitment drives with global merchant companies:

Container Fleet

Bulk Carriers

Oil Tankers

Chemical Tankers

LPG/LNG Carriers

Offshore Support

General Cargo

Ro-Ro Vessels

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Batch Dates

Location / Mode

Timings

Course Fee

Status / Booking

Every Monday & Tuesday

KILPAUK, CHENNAI - Physical Class

08:30 - 16:30

₹5,750

Open

Every Thursday & Friday

VIZAG - Physical Class

08:30 - 16:30

₹5,750

Open

BST + STSDSD Package

CHENNAI / VIZAG - Combined

13-Day Total Package

₹22,000

Open

Withdrawal Period

Refund / Cancellation Policy

Up to 3 days before course start

100% Refund or Free Batch Reschedule

Less than 3 days before course start

50% Fees Forfeited or ₹1,000 Reschedule Fee

After batch commencement

No Refund / Fees Forfeited