Modules

KB VII/10 and 11

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Advanced Meteorology course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 and 11.

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to identify when the characteristic weather systems of a region are expected to develop and intensify.

• Winds of the world;
• Waves;
• Ocean currents of the world;
• Ocean routes & weather routing;
• Ice navigation;
• Means of receiving weather information on board;

1 day

€ 260,00 (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

KB VII/10 and 11

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Astronavigation course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 and 11.

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, stars and planets including how to determine compass error from astronomical observations.

• The navigation triangle, apparent motion and time;
• Calculation of UT, twilight, sunrise/sunset, UTA and declination;
• Azimuth, altitude (altitude at meridian passage);
• Sight reduction (altitude by polaris);
• Identification of celestial bodies;
• Orthodrome and Loxodrome;

3,5 days (minimum 6 persons)

€ 595,00 (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

KB VII/10 to 13

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Documents part 1/ Ship's etiquette course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

Those who succesfully complete this course should know all the formalities that need to be effectuated when entering and leaving a harbour and the controls carried out by the Port State Control.

• Certificate of registration including administration;
• Arrival arrangements before entering a port;
• Port State Control; 
• Ship's logbook and Training Record Book;
• STCW;

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

STCW A-IV/2

GGOC20230604: 05/06/2023 - 06/06/2023 - 07/06/2023 - 08/06/2023 - 09/06/2023 + exam 12/06/2023

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.hzs.be

KB VII/10 to 13

To be defined

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 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

MRM120230403: 3-4-5 April 2023 

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 Practical Examination 500 GT course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

The practical test takes place on board the T\S Rupel. The examination will determine whether or not the candidate is able to manoeuvre a yacht and is able to apply the theoretical knowledge.

PRX520230418: 18 & 19 April 2023

PRX520230426: 26 & 27 April 2023

PRX520230831: 31 Augustus & 1 September 2023

PRX520230904: 4 & 5 September 2023

PRX520230908: 8 & 9 September 2023

Provided we have enough registrations

The Practical Examination 500 GT course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

The practical test takes place on board the T\S Rupel. The examination will determine whether or not the candidate is able to manoeuvre a yacht and is able to apply the theoretical knowledge.

• Preparing a voyage plan with the on board instructor;
• Practical execution of the voyage plan using weather forecasts, communication and publications;
• Executing manoeuvres: departing & arrival, man overboard, anchoring,..;

24 hours

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

Participation in all courses is a prerequisite for taking part in the practical test.

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

RADA20230417: 17-18-19-20 April 2023

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 (mininmum 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

KB VII/10 to 13

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Regulations 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 the regulations at sea, at the coast and on the river Scheldt.

• Police and navigation regulations for the Belgian territorial sea, coastal harbour and
• beaches;
• Navigation regulations for the (Western) Scheldt River;
• VHF procedures for VTS region Scheldt River;
• Selected case studies;
• COLREGS;

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

KB VII/10 to 15

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Salvage course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 15.

Those who succesfully complete this course will understand the main features of salvage principles, agreements and documents.

• General average;
• Salvage principle 'No cure, no pay';
• Lloyd's open form principle (LOF);
• International regulation of salvage law (The Brussels Convention 1910);
• Modifications tot the 'No cure, no pay' principle 1980;
• The New Salvage Convention;
• The Scopic Clause;

4 hours

€ 150,00 (including course material, certificate, coffee and water)

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/6

SASA20231006: 6 October 2023 AM

Provided we have enough registrations

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

STCW A-VI/1-3

MABA20230421: 21 April 2023

By Request 

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)

Campus Vesta

Oostmalsesteenweg 75

2520 Ranst

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/1-2

FPFF20231002: 2 & 3 October 2023

By Request 

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)

€ 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.hzs.be

Campus Vesta

Oostmalsesteenweg 75

2520 Ranst

STCW A-VI/1-4

PSSR20230420: 20 April 2023

By Request 

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.hzs.be

STCW A-VI/1-1

PEST202304196: 19 April 2023

By Request 

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.hzs.be

The Voyage Planning 500 GT course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to prepare and conduct a voyage plan, in coastal waters and ocean crossings, by all means related to all nautical items and under all circumstances.

The Yacht insurance/documents 2 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 15. 

Those who succesfully complete this course will understand the main features of charter parties, insurance contracts and salvage agreements in relation to commercially or privately operated yachts.

DOC220230406: 06 April 2023 AM

Provided we have enough registrations

The Yacht insurance/documents 2 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal

Degree VII/10 to 15.

Those who succesfully complete this course will understand the main features of charter parties,

insurance contracts and salvage agreements in relation to commercially or privately operated yachts.

• Charter agreements;
• Insurance contracts;
• Salvage agreements;

3 hours

€ 150,00 (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

KB VII/10 to 13

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Yacht Technique 1 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 and skill in knot tying, line handling, equipment identification, safe working practices, terminology and seamanship evolution processes and procedures.

• Terminology;
• Materials (natural and synthetic);
• Seamanship; 
• Principles of yacht design;

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

KB VII/10 and 11

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Yacht Technique 2 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 and 11.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required knowledge of the stability and construction of yachts..

• Ship construction: terminology, loads and strenght number, materials and load lines;
• Ship stability introduction, hydrostatics, dynamic stability theory and exercises;
• International and national rules and regulation;
• Principles of yacht design;

3 Days

€ 595,00 (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