Modules overview

The Advanced Fire Fighting course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Code '95, as amended, Table A-VI/3. Taking the IMO Model Course 2.03 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to control fire-fighting operations.

By Request 

Provided we have enough registrations

The Advanced Fire Fighting course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Code '95, as amended, Table A-VI/3. Taking the IMO Model Course 2.03 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to control fire-fighting operations.

• Control fire-fighting operations aboard ship;
• Organize and train fire parties;
• Inspect and service firedetection and extinguishing systems and equipment;
• Investigate and compirel reports on incidents involving fire;
• Simulation of an onboard fire: how to respond adequately (implementation of the fire-fighting squad);

4 days

€ 2.065,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Campus Vesta - Oostmalsesteenweg 75 - 2520 Ranst

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy:

Noordkasteel Oost 6,

2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-VI/3

By Request

Provided we have enough registrations

The Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/3. Taking the IMO Model Course 2.03 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to control fire-fighting operations.

 Control fire-fighting operations aboard ship;

• Organize and train fire parties;
• Inspect and service fire detection and extinguishing systems and equipment;
• Investigate and prepare reports on incidents involving fire;
• Simulation of an onboard fire: how to respond adequately (implementation of the fire-fighting squad);

2 days

€ 1.265,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-II/1

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 max 12 persons)

The Cargo Handling AII/1 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/1.

To be defined

To be defined

5 days 

€ 1.450,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-II/2

Provided we have enough registrations

The Cargo Handling AII/2 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence and knowledge regarding the handling of cargo on board a ship, and to plan and ensure safe loading, stowage, securing and care during the voyage and unloading of cargoes.

• Knowledge and the ability to apply relevant international regulations, codes and standards concerning the safe handling, stowage, securing and transport of cargoes.
• Knowledge of the effect on trim and stability of cargoes and cargo operation.
•  Use of stability and trim diagrams and stress-calculating equipment, including automatic data-based (ADB) equipment, and knowledge of loading cargoes and ballasting in order to keep hull stress within acceptable limits.
• Loading and unloading operations, with special regard to the transport of cargoes indentified in the Code of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage and Securing.
•  General knowledge of tankers and tanker operations.
•  Ability to explain the basic principles for establishing effective communications and improving working relationship between ship and terminal personnel.
• Knowledge of the operational and design limitations of bulk carriers

5 days (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

€ 1.350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW A-II/1

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2

No dates planned

Provided we have enough registrations

The ECDIS 5-day course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/1 and A-II/2. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.27 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to maintain the safety of navigation through the use of ECDIS and associated navigation systems to assist command decision making.

• Management of operational procedures, system files and data, including
• Manage procurement, licensing and updating of chart data and system software to conform to established procedures
• System and information updating, including the ability to update ECDIS system version in accordance with vendor's product development
• Create and maintain system configuration and backup files
• Create and maintain log files in accordance with established procedures
• Create and maintain route plan files in accordance with established procedures
• Use ECDIS logbook and track history functions for inspection of system functions, alarm settings and user responses

5 days (minimum 6 - max 12 personnes)

€ 1.350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW A-II/1

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.amacademy.be

Deze opleiding richt zich op schippers in de binnenvaart, die met versterkte binnenschepen over de Noordzee willen varen, meer specifiek langs de kust van België, op de route tussen de Belgische havens van Oostende en Zeebrugge en de monding van de Westerschelde.

Bij voldoende inschrijvingen (min.6)

Deze opleiding wordt ingericht om te voldoen aan het KB van 20/08/2020 -  STCW AII-3

• kustnavigatie
• zeemanschap
• maritiem Engels
• meteorologie 
• scheepsbouw en stabiliteit
• regelgeving en documenten

5 dagen

€ 1350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Randi Buvens

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

Vaarbewijs / Kwalificatiecertificaat Schipper 

The refresher Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A- VI/1-2.

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The refresher Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A- VI/1-2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able te take proper actions upon discovering a fire, to protect themselves with existing fire-fighting equipment within their workarea and to understand the importance of fire prevention.

• Shipboard fire-fighting organization;
• Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes;
• The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle);
• Types and sources of ignition;
• Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire;
• actions to be taken on board the ship;
• Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems;

1 day

€ 545,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty" and STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting

Christel Peeters Antwerp

Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

Campus Vesta

Oostmalsesteenweg 75

2520 Ranst

STCW A-IV/2

GGOC20250505: 5-6-7-8-9 May 2025 + Exam 13 May 2025

GGOC20251103: 3-4-5-6-7 November 2025 + Exam 12 November 2025

Provided we have enough registrations

The GMDSS GOC (General Radio Operator's Certificate) course has been designed to meet the

requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-IV/2 for all areas. Taking the IMO

Model Course 1.26 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course and pass the BIPT examination should be able to

efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications

during distress incidents.

• Sea areas, definition and equipment;
• GMDSS equipment;
• Radio traffic;
• IMO GMDSS Master plan;
• Propagation;
• VHF Channeling;

5- days + exam (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

1090 EUR

(including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.amacademy.be

STCW A-IV/2

GROC20250505: 5-6-7-8 (only AM) May 2025  + Exam 13 May 2025 AM

GROC20251103: 3-4-5-6 (only AM) November 2025 + Exam 12 November 2025 AM

Provided we have enough registrations

The GMDSS ROC (Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate) course has been designed to meet the

requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-IV/2 for Sea Area 1 Only. Taking

the IMO Model Course 1.26 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course and pass the BIPT examination should be able to

efficiently operate the GMDSS equipment and to have primary responsibility for radiocommunications

during distress incidents.

• Sea areas, definition and equipment;
• GMDSS equipment;
• Radio traffic;
• IMO GMDSS Master plan;
• Propagation;
• VHF Channeling;

3,5 days + exam (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

795 EUR

(including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.amacademy.be

STCW A-lll/1, A-lll/3, A-lll/2 and A-llll/6

2-3-4-5-6 June 2025

15-16-17-18-19 September 2025

Beginning of November 2025 (exact dates TBA)

Provided we have enough registrations

The High Voltage Safety for All course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW convention 1978, as amended, Table A-III/1, A-III/3, A-III/2 and A-III/6

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required knowledge regarding the functional, operational and safety requiterements for a marine huigh voltage system.

• Rules, regulations and guidelines;
• Fundamentals of electricity, review general electrical theory and safety precautions;
• Electrical equipment in a marine environment, review of a typical marine installation;
• Basic fault level calculations, grounding arrangements, high voltage faults and protection;
• High voltage safety, basics of risk management and safe working procedures;
• Develop switching strategies for isolation;
• First Aid in electrical injuries;

5 days

(minimum 4 persons)

€ 1690,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-V/3-2

Online Training:

17-18-19-20 March (FULL)

14-15-16-17 April

19-20-21-22 May

23-24-25-26 June

7-8-9-10 July

11-12-13-14 August

8-9-10-11 September

6-7-8-9 October

10-11-12-13 November

8-9-10-11 December 

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 - max 10)

The IGF Advanced course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-V/3-2.

The purpose of this Code is to ensure the safe and environmentally sound design, construction and operation of ships and in particular their installations of propulsion machinery systems, auxiliary power units and/or other machinery using low flash point gas or fuel as fuel. Masters, engineers and all crew members with direct responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems on board ships covered by the IGF Code must hold a certificate of continuing training for service on ships covered by the Advanced IGF Code (IGF training).

The IGF code requires 3 bunker operations to receive the Advanced training level. Two of the three bunkering operations may be replaced by approved simulator training as part of the advanced training. In cooperation with Kongsberg simulators, AMA can offer this possibility, providing a full certification.

· Familiarisation with physical and chemical properties of fuels on board ships subjects to IGF code.

· Basic of thermodynamics and relation to LFF fuels.

· Methane number and weather/aging of stored LNG

· Operate controls of fuel related to propulsion plant and engineering system.

· Services and safety devices on ships subject to IGF code.

· Different machinery space concept on board vessels subject to IGF code.

· Design and characteristics of ships subject to IGF code.

· Knowledge of safe procedure and checklists for taking fuel tanks in and out of service.

· Bunkering checklist, plan and monitor safe bunkering, stowage, calculation and securing of the fuel on board ships subject to IGF code.

· Precaution to prevent pollution of the environment from release of fuels from ships subject to IGF code.

· Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements.

· Knowledge and understanding of the hazards and control measures associated with fuel system operations on board ships subject to the IGF Code

· Risk assessment and risk reduction methods.

· Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures on board a ship subject to the IGF Code.

· Knowledge of the prevention, control and fire-fighting and extinguishing systems on board ships subject to the IGF Code.

4 days - online

€ 1.650,00

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

IGF Basic certificate

Advanced Fire Fighting certificate

STCW A-V/3-1

Online Training:

10-11 April 

15-16 May 

19-20 June

3-4 July

7-8 August

4-5 September

2-3 October

6-7 November

4-5 December

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 - max 20)

The IGF Basic course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-V/3-1.

The purpose of this Code is to ensure the safe and environmentally sound design, construction and operation of ships and in particular their installations of propulsion machinery systems, auxiliary power units and/or other machinery using low flash point gas or fuel as fuel. Seafarers entrusted with certain safety tasks related to the care, use or emergency assistance of fuel on board ships covered by the IGF Code must hold a certificate of basic training for service on ships covered by the Basic IGF code.

· Low Flash point Fuels

· General layout

· Take precautions to prevent hazards on a ship subject to the IGF Code

· Apply occupational health and safety precautions and measures.

· Fundamentals of gas detection and safety protocols.

· Fire fighting operations

· Basic Knowledge of emergency procedures, including emergency shutdown.

· Precautions to prevent pollution of the environment from release of fuels found on ships subject to IGF code.

· Knowledge about MSDs and elementary first aid.

2 Days

€ 1100,00 

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

Basic Safety Training certificate

The IMDG course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence and knowledge regarding the carriage of dangerous goods.

More info will follow

The Maintenance and Damage Inspection course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks, and to take appropriate action.

SOND20250324: 24-25 March 2025, followed by exam 26 March 2025 8:30

Provided we have enough registrations

The Maintenance and Damage Inspection course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to assess reported defects and damage to cargo spaces, hatch covers and ballast tanks, and to take appropriate action.

• Knowledge of the limitations on strength of the vital constructional parts of a standard bulk carrier and ability to interpret given figures for bending moments and shear forces
• Ability to explain how to avoid the detrimental effects on bulk carriers of corrosion, fatigue and inadequate cargo handling

3 days (20 hours) (Including examination)

€ 350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW A-II/1

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

By Request 

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 max 12 persons)

This course is designed to meet the standards set in IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3, IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), BIMCO's Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, and all other regional, industry, and non-governmental guidelines.

Those who successfully complete this course should be able to identify cyber security threats, implement best practices, and adequately manage cyber security incident response.

• Regulations and guidelines
• Vulnerability assessment, protection and prevention, cyber incident detection and response
• Maritime cyber security familiarization, training and case studies covering real life scenarios
• Maritime Cyber Security Scenario (simulator): the simulator replicates real-world maritime systems and equipment, ensuring an authentic training environment and it has the ability to put participants in the roles of both defender and attacker

3 days

€1.100 (including course material and certificate) 

Course can be organized both online or on-location depending on the customer needs.

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy:

Noordkasteel Oost 6,

2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

By Request 

Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 max 18 persons)

This course is designed to meet the standards set in IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3, IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), BIMCO's Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships, and all other regional, industry, and non-governmental guidelines.

Those who successfully complete this course should achieve higher awareness regarding maritime cyber security threats and best practices.

• Identifying maritime cyber security vulnerabilities
• Understanding and recognizing cyber security threats
• Best practices and actions to ensure high cyber security

1 day

€350 (including course material and certificate) 

Course can be organized both online or on-location depending on the customer needs.

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy:

Noordkasteel Oost 6,

2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

KB VII/10 to 13

Provided we have enough registrations

The Maritime English course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to communicate with all parties involved with the voyage of a vessel..

• Basic IMO vocabulary;
• IMO standard marine communication phrases;
• Life saving signals;
• Basic vocabulary used in VHF communications;

1 Day

€ 250,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

The Medical Care course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-2.

Those who succesfully complete this course acquire the necessary level of competence to organize and manage the provisions of medical care on board.

By Request

Provided we have enough registrations

The Medical Care course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-2.

Those who succesfully complete this course acquire the necessary level of competence to organize and manage the provisions of medical care on board.

• Clinical examination and history taking;
• Signs and symptoms of disease and trauma;
• Communicable and general diseases;
• trauma, injury and death at sea;
• Surgical techniques and equipment;
• Ships hygiene and disease prevention;
• A thorough knowledge of the use and contents of the following publications: International medical guide for ships, medical section of the ICS, medical first aid guide for use in accidents involving dangerous goods.

5 Days

€ 1.865,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW Medical First Aid A-VI/4-1

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.hzs.be

The Medical First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-1.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board, identify and treat medical emergencies, treat dislocations, fractures,.. Etc.

By Request 

Provided we have enough registrations

The Medical First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-1

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board, identify and treat medical emergencies, treat dislocations, fractures,.. Etc.

• Immediate action and first aid kit;
• Body structure and functions;
• Toxicological hazards aboard ship;
• Examination of patient and medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia
• and cold exposure;
• Spinal injuries, burns, scalds, effects of heat and cold, fractures, dislocations and muscular
• injuries;
• Radio medical advice;
• Pharmacology;

3 Days

€ 1.210 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW Elementary First Aid

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-III/2

Provided we have enough registrations

The Maritime Resource Management course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-III/2. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.22 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course achieve the required knowledge of resource management during everyday operations including the importance of teamwork and the willingness to change behavior as to increase safety, efficiency and satisfaction.

• Situational Awareness;
• Attitudes;
• Communications and briefings;
• Challenge and response;
• Authority and Assertiveness;
• Management Styles;

3 days (24 hours)

€ 690,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-V/1-1

By Request

Provided we have enough registrations

The personal Survival Techniques Refresher course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as  amended, Table A-VI/1-1.

Those who succesfully complete this course receive an essential update to their theoretical knowledge and practical skills on how to perform an emergency abandonment with or without a life raft.

• Life rafts types and content. Lifeboat handling;
• Lifejackets, survival suits use and donning;
• Flares and other emergency beacons;
• Hypothermia;
• Practical: abandonment, individual and group entry;
• Practical: righting a capsized raft;
• Practical: rescue and survival techniques without a life raft;

1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons) (9h-17h30)

€ 555,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

STCW Personal Survival Techniques

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than Fast Rescue Boats) course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/2-1. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.23 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to handle, operate and take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during and after launch in adverse weather condtions.

To Be Defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than Fast Rescue Boats) course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/2-1. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.23 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to handle, operate and take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during and after launch in adverse weather condtions.

• Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch;
• Operate a survival craft engine;
• Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship;
• Use locating devices, including communication, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics;
• Apply first aid to survivors;

4 days

€ 1.820,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

The Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than Fast Rescue Boats) course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/2-1. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.23 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to handle, operate and take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during and after launch in adverse weather condtions.

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Refresher Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (Other than Fast Rescue Boats) course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/2-1. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.23 as guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to handle, operate and take charge of survival craft and rescue boats during and after launch in adverse weather conditions.

• Take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat during and after launch;
• Operate a survival craft engine;
• Manage survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship;
• Use locating devices, including communication, signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics;
• Apply first aid to survivors;

1 day

€ 525,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-II/2

Provided we have enough registrations

The RADAR-ARPA for All course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2. Taking the IMO Model Course 1.08 as a guideline.

Those who succesfully complete this course will have fulfilled the mandatory minimum requirements of training in the use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation. The training is provided at management level.

Radar operating principles: picture orientations bearing, display set up,..;

• Radar plotting;
• Safety precautions with radar equipment;
• Vectors, target selection;
• Arpa display warnings, alarms and errors;
• IMO regulations;
• Errors in radar information;

4 days (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

€ 1.250,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

STCW A-VI/6

No date known

The Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/6-1.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence of maritime security through heightened awareness and the ability to recognize security threats and to respond appropriately.

• 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;

4 hours (9am -13 pm) (minimum 6 persons)

€ 250,00 (including course material, certificate, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.hzs.be

KB VII/10 to 13

To Be Defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Ship Engine Course course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required knowledge of ship engines for pleasure vessels.

• Principles of diesel engines;
• The gas exchange process;
• Fuel oil system;
• Lubrication;
• Cooling;
• Electrical system;
• Basic ship construction and stability;

2 days (minimum 6 persons)

€ 475,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60 

E: training@hzs.be   

W: www.hzs.be

The Ship Manoeuvring and Handling course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to proactively participate as members of an efficient bridge team, i.o.t. manoeuvre and handle the ship in all conditions.

STCW A-VI/1-3

MEFA20250328: March 28, 2025

MEFA20250919: September 19, 2025

MEFA20251205: December 5, 2025

Provided we have enough registrations

The Elementary First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-3.

The Elementary First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-3.

• First aid equipment;
• Duties of a First Aider;
• Actions in emergencies;
• Basic life support & CPR;
• The unconscious casualty;
• Treatment for wounds, bleeding, burns, scalds, shock, fractures, dislocations and soft tissue
• injuries;
• Gain radio assistance and transportation & high wire transfer by heli of the sick and injured;

1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

€ 465,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.amacademy.be

STCW A-VI/1-2

FPFF20250326: March 26 & 27, 2025 (Campus Vesta)

FPFF20250915: September 15 & 16, 2025 (Campus Vesta)

FPFF20251201: December 1 & 2, 2025 (Campus Vesta)

Provided we have enough registrations

The Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-2.

Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to take proper actions upon discovering a fire, to protect themselves with existing fire-fighting equipment within their workarea and to understand the importance of fire prevention.

• Shipboard fire-fighting organization, fire man's outfit and practical training.
• Location of fire-fighting appliances and emergency escape routes;
• The elements of fire and explosion (the fire triangle);
• Types and sources of ignition;
• Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire;
• Actions to be taken on board the ship;
• Fire and smoke detection and automatic alarm systems.

2 days (Minimum 6 - max 12 persons)

RelyOnNutec 

Esplanadestraat 1

8400 Oostende

or

Campus Vesta

Oostmalsesteenweg 25

2520 Ranst

€ 925,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty"

Christel Peeters Antwerp

Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.amacademy.be

STCW A-VI/1-4

PSSR20250324:  March 24, 2025

Provided we have enough registrations

The Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-4.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve a basic knowledge of the safety procedures, accident prevention and employment and working conditions on board merchant vessels.

• Knowledge of emergency procedures;
• Precautions to prevent pollution of the marine environment;
• Safe working practices;
• Ability to understand orders and to communicate with others in relation to shipboard duties;
• Social responsibilities

12 hours (minimum 6 persons)

 € 375,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Christel Peeters Antwerp

Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be 

W: www.amacademy.be

STCW A-VI/1-1

PST20250325: March 25, 2025

Provided we have enough registrations

The Personal Survival Techniques course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-1.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge to react efficiently to an emergengy abandonment with or without a life raft.

• Life rafts types and content. Lifeboat handling;
• Lifejackets, survival suits use and donning;
• Flares and other emergency beacons;
• Hypothermia;
• Practical: abandonment, individual and group entry;
• Practical: righting a capsized raft;
• Practical: rescue and survival techniques without a life raft;

1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)

€ 560,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)

Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty"

Christel Peeters

Antwerp Maritime Academy

A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen

T: 0032 3 205 64 60

E: training@hzs.be

W: www.amacademy.be