Safetec, part of the ABS Group, recently opened a new Competence Center in Bergen, Norway, to provide education and training for industry-focused organizations. According to the company, the center’s specialized training courses will be based on ABS Group and Safetec’s multi-disciplinary expertise and experience in the onshore and offshore markets. Newly-appointed Department Manager of the Competence Center Vibeke Francisca Een will oversee the facilities located at Bredalsmarken 17-19, Bergen. Safetec plans to expand the center to include several lecture rooms where the company will host courses and trainings focused on risk management, safety and emergency management. The courses will use a combination of scenario-based training, role play, skills training, workshops and lectures. Safetec has more than 2,000 employees in 35 countries and nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of risk management, safety, reliability and emergency preparedness.
ABS breaks ground on offshore energy center
ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, is establishing a new office in Houston’s Energy Corridor near the intersection of Interstate-10 and Highway 6 in January 2014. The dedicated offshore energy facility will co-locate members from ABS engineering, project management, technology and business management. In addition to class services, ABS’ West Houston facility will offer education and training seminar rooms for local industry to use on demand to facilitate information sharing among operators, service providers, academia, and regulatory bodies. The facility is scheduled to open in the first quarter 2014.OE
Subscribe
