Duration: 4 days
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98, 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 07.45

The Basic Training is for all who wish to work on board a seagoing vessel. The training consists of the Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting modules.

This Basic Training contains:

• Survival techniques;
• Fire safety and fire fighting;
• First aid in the event of an accident;
• Working safely;
• Social responsibilities.

The following practical lessons are given:

• Practising with personal and group life-saving equipment;
• Maintenance of safety materials;
• Fire drills with fire fighting equipment/compressed air and the use of the compulsory fire extinguishers;
• Practising emergency procedures;
• First aid and resuscitation.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 07.45 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in the training, participants need to have a valid seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Specifics:

Please bring the following items to the training:

• Swimwear
• Passport, ID or Driver's Licence
• valid medical certificate
• Seaman’s Book.

Dates 2021:

• March 1 - 4
• March 29 - April 1st
• April 12 - 15
• May 25 - 28
• June 7 - 10
• June 21-24
• July 5 - 8
• July 19 - 22
• August 2 - 5
• August 16 - 19
• August 30 - September 2
• September 13 - 16
• September 27 - 30
• October 11 - 14
• October 25 - 28
• November 8 - 11
• November 22 - 25
• December 6 - 9
• December 20 - 23

Related Training:
Security Awareness
Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting

Duration: 2 days
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.30

The Basic Training Refresher is for all who already have an Basic STCW certificate and must take the compulsory refresher course (once every 5 years).The training consists of refreshing the Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, and Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting modules. The objective of this course is to provide appropriate recurrent training or instruction to survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment as set out in STCW Code Table A-VI/1-4.

This Basic Training Refresher contents:

• Personal safety and social responsibilities;
• Personal survival techniques;
• Fire prevention and fire fighting;
• Elementary first aid.

Until January 1, 2017, seafarers may provide evidence of having maintained the minimum of competence in basic training by documenting 12 months of service within the last 5 years. After January 1, 2017, seafarers must provide evidence of maintaining the standards of competence in basic training every 5 years.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 07.45 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 16.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in the training, participants need to have a valid Basic Training STCW as well as a seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Specifics:
Please bring the following items to the training:

• A valid Seafarers medical certificate (physical examination)
• Swimwear
• Seaman’s Book
• Passport, ID or Driver’s licence

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• A copy of the first page of the delegates seaman book
• A copy of the delegates old Basic Training (STCW) certificate
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 22 - 23
• April 6 - 7
• April 19 - 20
• May 10 - 11
• May 17 - 18
• May 31 - June 1
• June 14 - 15
• June 28 - 29
• July 12 - 13
• July 26 - 27
• August 9 - 10
• August 23 - 24
• September 6 - 7
• September 20 - 21
• October 4 - 5
• October 18 - 19
• November 1 - 2
• November 15 - 16
• November 29 - 30
• December 13 - 14

Related Training:
Security Awareness
Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting

Duration: 0,5 day
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 07.45

The Security Awareness training is intended to provide the knowledge required to enable personnel without designated security duties to enhance ship security enabling them to contribute to the enhancement of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately. This applies to all seafarers.

This Security Awareness training contents:

• the meaning and the consequential requirements of the different security levels;
• knowledge of emergency procedures and contingency plans;
• recognition and detection of weapons, dangerous substances and devices;
• recognition, on a non-discriminatory basis of characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten security;
• techniques used to circumvent security measures.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 07.45 on this training day. Training ends no later than 12.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Additional training:
The following additional training can be booked in addition to the Security Awareness course:

• Basic Training (STCW)

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in the training, participants need to have a valid seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Specifics:

It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 5
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16
• May 28
• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• July 23
• August 6
• August 20
• September 3
• September 17
• October 1
• October 15
• October 29
• November 12
• November 26
• December 10
• December 24

Related Training:
Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 5 days
Language: Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98, 3089KP Rotterdam
Start: 08:30

Medical First Aid

The international STCW Convention also imposes legal requirements on medical care provided on ships. The person responsible for medical care on board is obliged to be in possession of a valid certificate. The course Medical Care teaches you to provide medical care to the sick and wounded on board.

In this combination course all components are covered as prescribed in STCW tables A-V / A-1 ( Medical First Aid) and 4-2 (Medical Care). The course has been certified by institute code NL007 by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).

During this course, the instructor will deal with realistic situations that can occur on board. You learn to assess the situation and act accordingly. Guiding a medical evacuation is also part of the course program. The emphasis is on the practical skills of medical first aid and medical care on board.

The following topics will be discussed during the course:

• Recognizing the causes, extent and severity of accidents and illness on board
• Providing fast medical first aid for accidents and illness
• Providing medical care to the sick and wounded on board according to the guidelines of the national and international medical manuals on board
• Recognizing changes in the patient’s condition
• Requesting external assistance and supervising a medical evacuation.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

On the first day, participants are expected to be at 8 am for registration.
The second training day starts at 08.15, both days end around 17.00.

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. On request, the training for groups can be organized in a different language.
It is also possible to hire an interpreter.

Specifics:
Please deliver in advance:

• A passport photo (name + birth date on the back note)
• Certificate of physical inspection for seafaring
• Excerpts personal register or copy of passport.
• In the case of a positive assessment of the final test, an officially (ILenT / Shipping approved) STCW’78 as amended certificate is issued and the sample booklet is
stamped.
• It is important that you hand in the required documents on time otherwise we can hand over a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 8 - 12
• March 22 - 26
• April 19 - 23
• May 17 - 21
• May 31 - June 4
• June 21 - 25
• July 12 - 16
• August 2 - 6
• August 23 - 27
• September 13 - 17
• October 4 - 8
• October 25 - 29
• November 15 - 19
• December 6 - 10

Related Training: Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 1 day
Language: English or Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam-Heijplaat
Start: On request

This module Sea Survival is part of the STCW Basic Training. Some companies choose their staff only to follow this training. We don’t have this course scheduled on a regular basis, but we can plan this course for you upon request.

In this course the following topics are covered:

• The dangers and symptoms of hypothermia;
• benefits and limitations of the various Lifejackets used in the industry;
• Using various Life Jackets
• Basics of survival at sea, individually and in groups.

Planning:

We can plan this course on request. In both cases we ask you to contact Dockside.ai for booking this course ([email protected]).

Language:

The training is given in English or Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with an interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in this training, participants need a valid Seafarers medical examination.

Dates 2021: Contact Dockside.ai: [email protected]

Related Training:
Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 2 days
Language: Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98, 3089 KP, Rotterdam-Heijplaat
Start: 08.30

The captain and the persons responsible for medical care on board must be in the possession of both certificates (Medical First Aid and Medical Care).

This Medical First Aid course contents:

• first aid kit;
• toxicological hazards and injuries caused by chemicals;
• approaching and examining victims and patients in accordance with the GHS guidelines or equivalent;
• contact with the Radio Medical Service;
• neck and spinal injuries;
• thermal wounds and injuries;
• fractures, dislocations, contusions and sprains;
• medical care of rescued persons;
• pharmacology;
• sterile techniques;
• cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 07.45 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 16.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

• In order to participate in the training, participants need to have
• a valid STCW Basic Training training
• a Seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor.
• We can arrange a Seafarer medical examination for the participants.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Seaman’s Book.

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Copy of Basic Training
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 15 - 16
• May 6 - 7
• June 14 - 15
• July 5 - 6
• July 26 - 27
• September 6 - 7
• October 18 - 19
• November 8 - 9
• December 13 - 14

Related Training: Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
Basic Training Refresher

Duration: 4 days
Language: Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.15

The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than Fast Rescue Boats) course is for crew members whose task it is to launch and operate lifeboats, life rafts and other rescue boats.
There is a separate course for launching and operating fast rescue boats.

The Proficiency in Survival Craft course contents:

• The division of tasks and responsibilities when abandoning ship;
• Preparing for abandoning ship and what to do when abandoning ship;
• Communication;
• Leadership;
• Practical exercises and manoeuvring a lifeboat;
• Cooperating with the on-shore fire fighting organization during a fire on board;
• The intention and use of life-saving appliances;
• The construction of life-saving appliances.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on this training day. Training ends no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.
In order to participate in the training, participants need to have:

• a valid Basic Training (STCW) certificate
• a Seafarers medical certificate.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Seaman’s Book.

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• April 12 - 15
• June 14 - 17
• August 9 - 12
• October 18 - 21
• December 13 - 16

Related Training:

• Advance Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
• Basic Training Refresher

Duration: 2 days
Language: Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.15

The Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher course is for crew members whose task it is to launch and operate lifeboats, life rafts and other rescue boats (other than fast rescue boats). The participants must take the compulsory refresher course once every 5 years.

Crew members who are responsible for launching and operating fast rescue boats need to do the training Proficiency in Fast Rescue Crafts.

The Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher course contents:

• The division of tasks and responsibilities when abandoning ship;
• Preparing for abandoning ship and what to do when abandoning ship;
• Communication;
• Leadership;
• Practical exercises and manoeuvring a lifeboat;
• Cooperating with the on-shore fire fighting organization during a fire on board;
• The intention and use of life-saving appliances;
• The construction of life-saving appliances.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on this training day. Training ends no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

• In order to participate in the training, participants need to have
• a valid Proficiency in Survival Craft certificate
• a Seafarers medical certificate.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Seaman’s Book.

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 1 - 2
• March 8 - 9
• March 15 - 16
• March 22 - 23
• March 29 - 30
• April 6 - 7
• April 12 - 13
• April 19 - 20
• May 3 - 4
• May 17 - 18
• May 25 - 26
• May 31 - June 1
• June 7 - 8
• June 14 - 15
• June 21 - 22
• June 28 - 29
• July 5 - 6
• July 12 - 13
• July 19 - 20
• July 26 - 27
• August 2 - 3
• August 9 - 10
• August 16 - 17
• August 23 - 24
• August 30 - 31
• September 6 - 7
• September 13 - 14
• September 20 - 21
• September 27 - 28
• October 4 - 5
• October 11 - 12
• October 18 - 19
• October 25 - 26
• November 1 - 2
• November 8 - 9
• November 15 - 16
• November 22 - 23
• November 29 - 30
• December 6 - 7
• December 13 - 14
• December 20 - 21

Related Training: Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
Basic Training Refresher

Duration: 4 days
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08:30

Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting / Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher is for seafarers with a:

• Basic Training certificate
• Advanced Fire Fighting certificate
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) certificate
• who must take the compulsory refresher course (once every 5 years).

This Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting / Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher training STCW section A VI-1, A VI-2-1 & A VI-3 contents:

• Personnel Safety and Social Responsibility theory and practice;
• Elementary First Aid theory and practice;
• Survival Techniques theory and practice;
• Fire Fighting theory and practice.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.30 on the first training day, the training starts at 9:00. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).
ATTENTION: the start time of this training can be changed, see the confirmation email.

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:
In order to participate in the training, participants need to have:

• a valid seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor.
• We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Participants also need to have valid :

• Basic Training certificate
• Advanced Fire Fighting certificate
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Passport, Driver’s License or ID card
• Seaman’s Book
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• swimwear, overalls or old clothing and waterproof clothing

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Copies of all 3 valid certificates
• Copy of the first page of the Seaman’s book
• Copy of the Certificate of Competency
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 1 - 4
• March 8 - 11
• March 15 - 18
• March 22 - 25
• March 29 - April 1
• April 6 - 9
• April 12 - 15
• April 19 - 22
• May 3 - 6
• May 17 - 20
• May 25 - 28
• May 31 - June 3
• June 7 - 10
• June 14 - 17
• June 21 - 24
• June 28 - July 1
• July 5 - 8
• July 12 - 15
• July 19 - 22
• July 26 - 29
• August 2 - 5
• August 9 - 12
• August 16 - 19
• August 23 - 26
• August 30 - September 2
• September 6 - 9
• September 13 - 16
• September 20 - 23
• September 27 - 30
• October 4 - 7
• October 11 - 14
• October 18 - 21
• October 25 - 28
• November 1 - 4
• November 8 - 11
• November 15 - 18
• November 22 - 25
• November 29 - December 2
• December 6 - 9
• December 13 - 16
• December 20 - 23

Related Training:
Basic Training Refresher

Duration: 3 days
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.15

The Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher course is for seafarers with the Basic Training and Advanced Fire Fighting certificate who must take the compulsory refresher course (once every 5 years).

This Combi Basic Training / Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher training contents:

• Personnel Safety and Social Responsibility theory and practice;
• Elementary First Aid theory and practice;
• Fire Fighting theory and practice.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).
ATTENTION: the start time of this training can be changed, see the confirmation email.

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:
In order to participate in the training, participants need to have:

• a valid seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor.
• We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Participants also need to have valid :

• Basic Training certificate
• Advanced Fire Fighting certificate

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Swimwear
• overalls or old clothing
• waterproof clothing.

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• Copies of both valid certificates
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 9 - 11
• March 23 - 25
• March 29 - April 1
• April 7 - 9
• April 20 - 22
• May 18 - 20
• June 1 - 3
• June 15 - 17
• June 29 - July 1
• July 13 - 15
• July 27 - 29
• August 10 - 12
• August 24 - 26
• September 7 - 9
• September 21 - 23
• October 5 - 7
• October 19 - 21
• November 2 - 4
• November 16 - 18
• November 30 - December 2
• December 14 - 16

Related Training:
Combi Medical First Aid & Medical Care

Duration: 3 days
Language: English Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.15

The Combi Basic Training / Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher course is for seafarers with a Basic Training certificate and a Proficiency in Survival Craft (Other Than Fast Rescue Boats) certificate who must take the compulsory refresher course (once every 5 years).

This Combi Basic Training / Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher Training STCW section A VI-1 & A VI-2-1 contents:

• Personnel Safety and Social Responsibility theory and practice.
• Elementary First Aid theory and practice.
• Survival Techniques theory and practice.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on the first training day. The following days start at 08.30. All training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).
ATTENTION: the start time of this training can be changed, see the confirmation email.

Language:

The Combi Basic Training / Proficiency in Survival Craft Refresher training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:
In order to participate in the training, participants need to have:

• a valid seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor.
• We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Participants also need to have valid :

• Basic Training certificate
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Swimwear
• overalls or old clothing
• waterproof clothing.

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Seagoing medical certificate (physical examination)
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• Copies of both valid certificates
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 1 - 3
• March 8 - 10
• March 15 - 17
• March 22 - 24
• March 29 - 31
• April 6 - 8
• April 12 - 14
• April 19 - 21
• May 3 - 5
• May 17 - 19
• May 25 - 27
• May 31 - June 2
• June 7 - 9
• June 14 - 16
• June 21 - 23
• June 28 - 30
• July 5 - 7
• July 12 - 14
• July 19 - 21
• July 26 - 28
• August 2 - 4
• August 9 - 11
• August 16 - 18
• August 23 - 25
• August 30 - September 1
• September 6 - 8
• September 13 - 15
• September 20 - 22
• September 27 - 29
• October 4 - 6
• October 11 - 13
• October 18 - 20
• October 25 - 27
• November 1 - 3
• November 8 - 10
• November 15 - 17
• November 22 - 24
• November 29 - December 1
• December 6 - 8
• December 13 - 15
• December 20 - 22

Related Training:
Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 2 days
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98, 3089 KP, Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.15

This STCW training Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft (content in accordance with section A-V1 / 2 Table A-V1 / 2-2 STCW ’78 as amended), is intended for seafarers who are assigned to staff and / or to control a Fast Rescue Craft.

Participants receive both theoretical and practical training on steering a fast rescue craft on open water.

This Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft training contains:

• Fast rescue craft introduction and theory
• Journey preparation and safety checks
• Slow and fast boat handling on inland and open waters
• Coming alongside a ship, steering in poor weather
• Man overboard (MOB) recovery exercise and assisting victim once on board
• IAMSAR search patterns
• Capsize exercise in swimming pool
• Practice with both jet and propeller drive
• Navigation system, plotter and VHF radio operation
• Emergency beacons PLB, EPIRB, SART

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on the first training day. The following day starts at 08.30 and ends no later than 17.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate to the training, participants need to have a valid Basis Training (STCW) or a Basic Training (STCW) Refresher certificaat, in combination with a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (other than Fast Rescue Boats) (PSCRB) or PSCRB Refresher.

Also a seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor is required. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Dates 2021:

• March 22 - 23
• April 19 - 20
• May 17 - 18
• June 21 - 22

Related Training:
Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 1 day
Language: English
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.30

This STCW training Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft refresher (content in accordance with section A-V1 / 2 Table A-V1 / 2-2 STCW ’78 as amended), is intended for seafarers who are assigned to staff and / or to control a Fast Rescue Craft.
Participants receive both theoretical and practical training on steering a fast rescue craft on open water.

This Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft refresher training contains:

• Fast rescue craft introduction and theory
• Journey preparation and safety checks
• Slow and fast boat handling on inland and open waters
• Coming alongside a ship, steering in poor weather
• Man overboard (MOB) recovery exercise and assisting victim once on board
• IAMSAR search patterns
• Capsize exercise in swimming pool
• Practice with both jet and propeller drive
• Navigation system, plotter and VHF radio operation
• Emergency beacons PLB, EPIRB, SART

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.15 on the first training day. The second day starts at 08.30 and ends no later than 17.30, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in English. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate to the training, participants need to have a valid Basis Safety Training (STCW) or a Basic Training (STCW) Refresher certificaat, in combination with a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) or PSCRB Refresher.

Also a seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor is required. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Dates 2021:

Related Training:
Advance Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher

Duration: 4 days
Language: Dutch
Validity: 5 years
Location: Quarantaineweg 98 3089 KP Rotterdam - Heijplaat
Start: 08.30

The Advanced Fire Fighting course is for captains, chief officers and engineer officers in the shipping sector.

This Advanced Fire Fighting training contents:

• The division of tasks and responsibilities;
• Communication;
• Management (of the fire-fighting team and general leadership skills);
• Gathering information/assessing situations/taking decisions;
• Cooperating with the on-shore fire fighting organization during a fire on board;
• Fighting fires involving hazardous substances;
• Techniques for optimal ventilation control;
• The latest developments regarding fire fighting equipment and fire fighting techniques;
• Analysis of incidents involving fire on board ships;
• Practical exercises with specific attention given to general leadership, the management of a fire fighting team and the correct execution of procedures;
• Stability;
• Maintenance management of fire fighting systems and fire detection equipment.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.30 on the first training day. The following days start at 09.00, all training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in the training, participants need to have a valid Basic Training (STCW) certificate.

Also a seafarers medical certificate or declaration of good health from their doctor is required. We can arrange a seafarers medical certificate for the participants.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Valid seafarers medical certificate
• Blue Safety Book

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Copy of valid Basic Training (STCW) certificate
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

• March 29 - April 1
• May 17 - 20
• July 12 - 15
• August 30 - September 2
• December 6 - 9

Related Training:
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
Basic Training Refresher

The Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher course is for captains, chief officers and engineer officers in the shipping sector with the Advanced Fire Fighting certificate who must take the compulsory refresher course (once every 5 years).

This Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher training contents:

• The division of tasks and responsibilities;
• Communication;
• Management (of the fire-fighting team and general leadership skills);
• Gathering information/assessing situations/taking decisions;
• Cooperating with the on-shore fire fighting organization during a fire on board;
• Fighting fires involving hazardous substances;
• Techniques for optimal ventilation control;
• The latest developments regarding fire fighting equipment and fire fighting techniques;
• Analysis of incidents involving fire on board ships;
• Practical exercises with specific attention given to general leadership, the management of a fire fighting team and the correct execution of
procedures;
• Maintenance management of fire fighting systems and fire detection equipment.

Planning:

Are you interested in this training? Please send an email to [email protected] for availability and book your course.

Training times:

We expect the participants at 08.30 on the first training day. The following day start at 09.00, all training days end no later than 17.00, unless the participant attends additional training(s).

Language:

The training is given in Dutch. We can organize this training in a different language for groups on request and if necessary with a private interpreter.

Requirements for participation:

In order to participate in the training, participants need to have a valid Advanced Fire Fighting certificate.

Specifics:
To be brought to the lessons:

• Valid seafarers medical certificate
• Blue Safety Book

To be sent prior to starting the course:

• Passport photograph (with name and date of birth written on the back)
• Copy of valid Advanced Fire Fighting certificate
• Copy of the participant’s personal information from the municipal personal records database or an enlarged photocopy of their passport.
• It is important that we receive the required documents in time, otherwise it will not be possible for us to issue a certificate.

Dates 2021:

Related Training:
Basic Training Refresher

The Marine Communications course (Very High Frequency – Short Range Certificate) is designed to ensure a thorough understanding of maritime radio communication at sea. It is intended for all marine environments and follows International standards. The course provides VHF Radio and SRC training for the entire spectrum of VHF radio communications for recreational and professional boating. Students will learn how on board radios and handheld radios, EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS and DSC-enabled radios, are used effectively in marine communications.

Course Outline

This three day course covers two days of theory and one day of practical boat handling including:

• Safety at sea
• VHF Radio operations
• Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats
• Launching and recovery
• Anchors and anchoring
• Nautical terminology
• Boat handling under power
• Man overboard procedures
• Ropes and rope-work
• Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)
• Glossary of terms

This course is highly recommended for entry-level students who wish to enter the superyacht industry. It comprises both theory and practical elements that give the student a comprehensive and all-round general knowledge of the requirements of the superyacht industry.
It incorporates three separate courses:

• Superyacht Crew
• VHF Radio Operators
• Small PowerBoat and RIB Master

Course Contents

• Industry guidelines and regulations
• Chain of command
• Crew rank and positions
• Etiquette
• Safety and equipment
• Nautical knowledge
• Boat handling under sail / power
• Small powerboat man overboard drills
• Engine checks and maintenance
• Charts and the magnetic compass
• Anchors and anchoring
• Dingy theory and practical
• Introduction to VHF radio operation
• Code of Safe Working Practices

This course will give interior staff of a superyacht the basic knowledge required to enter the industry. It will cover many aspects of the service industry and is an excellent future reference book.
In addition to this course, interior staff must also hold STCW certification. You should also consider doing the ‘Small Powerboat and RIB’ course which allows operation of small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats which is required by law in the Mediterranean. It is a certificate and skill that will make you much more marketable.

The Superyacht Industry

• Types of yachts, flag state registrations, private & commercial yachts
• STCW & Nautical Qualification
• Chain of Command, Rank & Position
• Personal Appearance & Hygiene
• Rules On Board
• Crew / Vendor Contracts
• Guest Arrival
• Seamanship
• Basic Safety
• VHF Radio
• Phonetic Alphabet
• Nautical Terminology & Vessel Familiarisation

Bar/Wine & Food Service Theory + Practical

• Bartending Terminology
• Cocktails
• Bar Equipment & Bar Inventory
• (Serving) Beverages
• Wine with Food
• Pre-dinner checklist
• Etiquette
• Table setting
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Various Diets (veg, kosher,etc.)

Interior Detailing/Laundry

• Cleaning without / with Guests Onboard
• Cleaning Supplies
• How to Clean Things A to Z
• Laundry & Stain Removal

Special Skills

• Flower Arranging – practical
• Fruit Baskets

The aim of the course is to cover all aspects of life for the Superyacht chef to ensure a smooth and successful transition from land to sea and recommended for all who are considering a career in the Superyacht industry.
The course is a wealth of information and covers a multitude of subjects including:

• The Superyacht Industry
• Living aboard a Superyacht
• Industry guidelines and regulations
• Chain of command
• General on-board information
• Charter yacht agreements
• Safety and nautical terminology
• Vessel familiarisation
• Tenders
• Safe working practices
• Provisioning the yacht
• Cooking for guests and crew
• Making use of local markets
• Working in confined spaces
• Financial management
• Tips on recipes
• Recipes for Americans, Arabs, Italians, Kosher, Oriental, Indian and others

What does the Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200 Ton course consist of? A comprehensive liveaboard course consisting of six days for sail or five days for power, which includes the practical on the water examination. The course covers subjects such as navigational charts and publications, dead reckoning and estimated position, position fixing, tides, tidal levels and data, pilotage, safety at sea, meteorology and much more.
Because the Master of Yachts Coastal course is conducted on board a yacht it also covers such practical seamanship skills as ropework, anchor work, boat handling, docking, yacht presentation, navigation, passage planning and much more.

This course has become the most globally accepted course for the operation of commercial yachts up to 200 tons.
The programme consists of a theory course and a liveaboard practical course. Each course stands alone and can be taken individually, however, the theory course must be successfully completed prior to taking the practical liveaboard course. The theory course is a six-day comprehensive high-level shore based course with assessment papers and written examinations. Candidates are advised that a considerable amount of private study and varied cruising experience is required in addition to the formal instruction provided.

The liveaboard (power or sail) practical course is a five-day course covering seamanship skills including ability to command and situational awareness. As fatigue can adversely affect one’s ability to perform/command, the liveaboard aspect of the course is critical to ensuring candidates are indeed prepared to command.

• Chartwork instruments
• Charts, latitude and longitude
• Distance, speed, time & direction
• The magnetic compass, variation & deviation
• Position lines and position fixes
• Dead reckoning and estimated positions
• Tides
• Currents
• Meteorology
• Pilotage
• Electronic navigation aids
• International regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)
• Ships construction & ship stabilily & drydocking
• Ropework
• Towing
• Anchoring
• Emergency procedures
• Ships power plant
• General maritime law

This is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.

The course consists of 6 days of astronavigation and worldwide meteorology.

• The earth and the celestial sphere
• The PZX triangle
• The sextant
• Measurement of time
• Meridian altitudes
• Sun sights
• Planet sights
• Starsights & Starsight planning
• The pole star
• Moon sights
• Compass checking
• Satellite navigation systems
• Great circle sailing
• Meteorology
• Passage planning

2 days

Objective

The training objectives will include:

Theoretical assessment of the following subjects:

• Hazards of LNG
• Prevention & Hazard Control measures
• Emergency procedures; Gas alarm
• Health, Safety & Environment measures
• LNG related elementary First Aid

Practical exercises of the following skills:

• Correct use Breathing apparatus during emergency response
• Controlling gas fires with water spray
• Controlling gas releases with water spray
• Correct use handheld chemical dry powder fire extinguisher on gas fires

Course Contents

• Induction to understand safe operation of a ship using gases or low-flashpoint fuels
• Basic knowledge of low-flashpoint fuel & characteristics
• Basic knowledge fuel storage systems on LNG fuelled vessels
• Practice – LNG & Cryogenic and fire experiments to understand and control the hazards
• Practice/ exercises – Basic Gas firefighting and control
• Knowledge and apply Health, Safety & Environment measures
• Repetition and preparation for exams of the above topics

Dates 2021:

All courses are in English. If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] .

Please contact us for available dates.