Modules overview

STCW A-VI/3

FPAR20231005: 5 & 6 October 2023

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

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

The Advanced Stability 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 stability, stress and trim control.

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

The Basic Training for Ships Operating in Polar Waters course has been designed to meet the requirements of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, Table A-V/4-1.

Those who succesfully complete this course should achieve the required standard of competence for the training and qualifications of Masters and Deck Officers on ships operating in Polar Waters.

STCW A-II/2

CAHA20230403: 3-4-5-6-7 April 2023

CAHA20231030: 30-31 October 2023 1-2-3 November 2023

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)

GO! De Scheepvaartschool -  Cenflumarin

Gloriantlaan 75 

2050 Antwerpen - Linkeroever

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

KB VII/14 and 15

EDOC20231009: 09 & 10 October 2023

Provided we have enough registrations

The CE Documents course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/14 and 15.

Those who succesfully complete this course will understand the main features of ship construction, ship stability and engineering needed on board yachts of 2,5 - 24 m and under 200 GT.

• Ship construction
• Ship stability
• Engineering and maintenance of motor- or sailingboats
• Owner's manual;

2 days

475 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 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-II/1 and A-II/2

ECD520230904: 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 September 2023

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.hzs.be

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

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

STCW A-IV/2

GROC20230410: 10/04/2023 - 11/04/2023 - 12/04/2023 + examen 17/04/2023

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 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.hzs.be

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

HVOO20230626: 26 June - 30 June 2023

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

€ 1690 (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

3 days

€ 1.000,00 (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

2 Days

€ 800,00 (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 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

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.

SOND20230515: 15 - 16 -17 May 2023

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

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

KB VII/15

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

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

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to perform the duties of a captain on board a yacht (2,5m - 24m and max 200 GT).

• Crowd management training;
• Safety training for personnel providing direct service to passengers in passenger spaces;
• Crisis management and human behaviour training;

1 day

€ 275 (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

The Meteorology 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 meteorology in order to forecast weather.

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

The Navigation Cluster course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/14 and 15.

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to understand the principles of voyage planning using different navigation equipment. Exercises will be performed on a navigation simulator.

To be defined

Provided we have enough registrations

The Navigation Cluster course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree

VII/14 and 15.

Those who succesfully complete this course will be able to understand the principles of voyage

planning using different navigation equipment. Exercises will be performed on a navigation simulator.

• Radar navigation;
• Voyage planning including how to maintain safe passage;
• Meteorology;
• Position fixing;
• organize bridgewatch;
• Introduction in the use of ECDIS;
• Emergencies at sea and emergency signals;

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-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 200 GT course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/14 and 15.

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.

PRX220230422: 22 & 23 April 2023

Provided we have enough registrations

The Practical Examination 200 GT course has been designed to meet the requirements of the Royal Degree VII/14 and 15.

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

€ 710,00 (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

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

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

€ 1.000,00 (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

The Propulsion 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 propulsion onboard a ship, in order to operate remote controls of a propulsion plant and engineering systems and services.

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

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.

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.

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

KB VII/10 to 13

Provided we have enough registrations

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.

• Bridge organization;
• Passage planning;
• Duties of the Officer of the Watch;
• Operation and maintenance of the bridge;
• Guidelines for voyage planning;
• Information on the regulations applicable to pleasure vessels;

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 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