Thome Opens Training Facility in The Philippines
, Olav Eek Thorstensen, President and Chief Commercial Officer (COO), Claes Eek Thorstensen, Deputy Managing Director Sartaj Gill and Regional Training Manager Capt. Dante Bo. The Thome Training Workshop and Dormitory can accommodate up to 50 seafarers/cadets and comes complete with Wi-Fi, 10 standalone CBT computers, and various state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that meets the key vessel requirements of Thome’s principals. Some of the on-site equipment includes: FRAMO Pumping System which includes its own Power Pack and Tank SCANJET Tank Cleaning Machine JOWA Oily
Investment in Training Key to Handling Seafarer Shortage
;s training solutions are in use on more than 12,000 vessels worldwide, and include 950 new and updated titles to meet current seafarer training needs. The Videotel programs are available in a range of formats, including 500+ e-Learning courses, more than twice the number of computer-based training (CBT) programs offered by competitors. Videotel has been a leader in developing training material since 1973 when the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), the forerunner to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), wanted to improve the quality of training materials available
Enclosed Space Safety to the Forefront in Maritime
in enclosed spaces. The new E-learning course from Seagull Maritime has been developed specifically to raise awareness of the associated dangers and give crew members the knowledge they need to avoid the potential hazards.” The course is made up of practical onboard exercises and three CBT components, including Enclosed Space Entry Awareness (CBT 285), and the two recently introduced modules on Gas measurement, a safe atmosphere and Gas measurement, measuring instruments (CBT 425 and 426). It focuses on enclosed space hazards and personal protective equipment, and highlights how to
Videotel Enhances MCA-Approved Security Training Courses
Course and the Designated Security Duties Training Course meet the learning objectives set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and also guidelines issued by the U.K. Merchant Navy Training Board. The courses, which are delivered using interactive e-Learning Computer Based Training (CBT), cover: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Company and Ship Security Officers The Responsibilities of Seafarers with Designated Security Duties The Ship Security Assessment and Ship Security Plan Reporting Procedures Defensive and Protective Measures Including Searching
