Training modules
Training modules
Modules overview
Onze modules
- Advanced Fire Fighting
- Advanced Fire Fighting REFRESHER
- Cargo Handling AII/1
- Cargo Handling AII/2
- ECDIS
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting REFRESHER
- GMDSS GOC
- GMDSS ROC
- High Voltage Safety for All
- IGF Advanced
- IGF Basic
- IMDG
- International Maritime Law
- Maintenance and Damage Inspection
- Maritime English
- Medical Care
- Medical First Aid
- MRM
- Personal Survival Techniques - REFRESHER
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (O/T Fast Rescue Boats)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (O/T Fast Rescue Boats) - REFRESHER
- Radar/Arpa for All
- Security Awareness - for all
- Ship Engine Course
- Ship Manoeuvring and Handling
- STCW BST: Elementary First Aid
- STCW BST: Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
- STCW BST: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- STCW BST: Personal Survival Techniques
Advanced Fire Fighting
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.
Course dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to control fire-fighting operations.
Course Content
- 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);
Duration
4 days
Price
€ 2.065,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Location
Campus Vesta - Oostmalsesteenweg 75 - 2520 Ranst
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy:
Noordkasteel Oost 6,
2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
E: training@hzs.be
W: www.hzs.be
Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
STCW A-VI/3
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence to control fire-fighting operations.
Course Content
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);
Duration
2 days
Price
€ 1.265,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
Cargo Handling AII/1
STCW A-II/1
Course dates
Provided we have enough registrations (min 6 max 12 persons)
Scope
The Cargo Handling AII/1 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/1.
Objective
To be defined
Course Content
To be defined
Duration
5 days
Price
€ 1.450,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
Cargo Handling AII/2
STCW A-II/2
Course dates
CAHA20241118: 18-19-20-21-22 November 2024
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Cargo Handling AII/2 course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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
Duration
5 days (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
€ 1.350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW A-II/1
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
ECDIS
STCW A-II/1 and A-II/2
Course dates
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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.
Duration
5 days (minimum 6 - max 12 personnes)
Price
€ 1.350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW A-II/1
Contact
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
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting REFRESHER
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.
Course Dates
To be defined
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
1 day
Price
€ 545,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty" and STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Contact
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
Location
Campus Vesta
Oostmalsesteenweg 75
2520 Ranst
GMDSS GOC
STCW A-IV/2
Course Dates
GGOC20241202: 02/12/2024 + 04/12/2024 + 05/12/2024 + 06/12/2024 + 09/11/2024 + exam 11/12/2024 AM
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- Sea areas, definition and equipment;
- GMDSS equipment;
- Radio traffic;
- IMO GMDSS Master plan;
- Propagation;
- VHF Channeling;
Duration
5- days + exam (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
1090 EUR
(including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
GMDSS ROC
STCW A-IV/2
Course Dates
GROC20241202: 02/12/2024 - 04/12/2024 - 05/12/2024 - 06/12/2024 AM + exam 11/12/2024: AM
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- Sea areas, definition and equipment;
- GMDSS equipment;
- Radio traffic;
- IMO GMDSS Master plan;
- Propagation;
- VHF Channeling;
Duration
3,5 days + exam (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
795 EUR
(including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
High Voltage Safety for All
STCW A-lll/1, A-lll/3, A-lll/2 and A-llll/6
Course dates
HVOL20241104: 4-5-6-7-8 November 2024
Scope
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
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required knowledge regarding the functional, operational and safety requiterements for a marine huigh voltage system.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
5 days
Price
€ 1690 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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 (Advanced)
STCW A-V/3-2
Course Dates
Online Training
IGFA20241209: 9-10-11-12 December 2024
Provided we have enough registrations (min 6- max 10)
Scope
The IGF Advanced course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-V/3-2.
Objective
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.
Course Content
· 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.
Duration
4 days
Price
€ 1.650,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Prerequisites
IGF Basic certificate
Advanced Fire Fighting certificate
IGF (Basic)
STCW A-V/3-1
Course Dates
Online training.
IGFB20241205: 5-6 December 2024
Provided we have enough registrations (min 6- max 18)
Scope
The IGF Basic course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-V/3-1.
Objective
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.
Course Content
· 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.
Duration
2 Days
Price
€ 950,00
Contact
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
Prerequisites
Basic Safety Training certificate
IMDG
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.
International Maritime Law
More info will follow
Maintenance and Damage Inspection
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.
Course dates
SOND20240918: 18-19 September 2024, followed by exam 20 September 2024 8:30
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Maintenance and Damage Inspection course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-II/2.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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
Duration
3 days (20 hours) (Including examination)
Price
€ 350,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW A-II/1
Contact
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
Maritime English
KB VII/10 to 13
Course Dates
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Maritime English course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course should be able to communicate with all parties involved with the voyage of a vessel..
Course Content
- Basic IMO vocabulary;
- IMO standard marine communication phrases;
- Life saving signals;
- Basic vocabulary used in VHF communications;
Duration
1 Day
Price
€ 250,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Medical Care
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.
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Medical Care course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-2.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course acquire the necessary level of competence to organize and manage the provisions of medical care on board.
Course Content
- 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.
Duration
5 Days
Price
€ 1.865,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW Medical First Aid A-VI/4-1
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
Medical First Aid
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.
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Medical First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/4-1
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
3 Days
Price
€ 1.210 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW Elementary First Aid
Contact
Christel Peeters
Antwerp Maritime Academy
A: Noordkasteel Oost 6, 2030 Antwerpen
T: 0032 3 205 64 60
W: www.hzs.be
Maritime Resource Management
STCW A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-III/2
Course Dates
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- Situational Awareness;
- Attitudes;
- Communications and briefings;
- Challenge and response;
- Authority and Assertiveness;
- Management Styles;
Duration
3 days (24 hours)
Price
€ 690,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Personal Survival Techniques - REFRESHER
STCW A-V/1-1
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons) (9h-17h30)
Price
€ 555,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
STCW Personal Survival Techniques
Contact
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
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (O/T Fast Rescue Boats)
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.
Course Dates
To Be Defined
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
4 days
Price
€ 1.820,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (O/T Fast Rescue Boats)
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.
Course Dates
To be defined
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
1 day
Price
€ 525,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Radar/Arpa for All
STCW A-II/2
Course dates
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
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;
Duration
4 days (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
€ 1.250,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Security Awareness - for all
STCW A-VI/6
Course Dates
No date known
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
4 hours (9am -13 pm) (minimum 6 persons)
Price
€ 250,00 (including course material, certificate, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Ship Engine Course
KB VII/10 to 13
Course Dates
To Be Defined
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Ship Engine Course course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/10 to 13.
Objective
Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required knowledge of ship engines for pleasure vessels.
Course Content
- Principles of diesel engines;
- The gas exchange process;
- Fuel oil system;
- Lubrication;
- Cooling;
- Electrical system;
- Basic ship construction and stability;
Duration
2 days (minimum 6 persons)
Price
€ 475,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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
Ship Manoeuvring and Handling
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 BST: Elementary First Aid
STCW A-VI/1-3
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Elementary First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-3.
Objective
The Elementary First Aid course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-3.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
€ 465,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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 BST: Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
STCW A-VI/1-2
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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.
Duration
2 days (Minimum 6 - max 12 persons)
Location
RelyOnNutec
Esplanadestraat 1
8400 Oostende
or
Campus Vesta
Oostmalsesteenweg 25
2520 Ranst
Price
€ 925,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty"
Contact
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 BST: Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
STCW A-VI/1-4
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
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.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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
Duration
12 hours (minimum 6 persons)
Price
€ 375,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Contact
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 BST: Personal Survival Techniques
STCW A-VI/1-1
Course Dates
By Request
Provided we have enough registrations
Scope
The Personal Survival Techniques course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-VI/1-1.
Objective
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.
Course Content
- 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;
Duration
1 day (minimum 6 - maximum 12 persons)
Price
€ 560,00 (including course material, certificate, lunch, coffee and water)
Prerequisites
Medical Certificate "Fit for Duty"
Contact
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