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Fugro's ROV Training Course Gets IMCA Approval

Apr 24, 2023

Fugro's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) introductory training course has received International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) approval in what has been described as a 'world-first endorsement.'According to Fugro, the IMCA approval ensures that only appropriately trained and competent individuals enter the ROV industry, helping to maintain high safety standards and quality services to clients…

MOL and MOLMEC to Launch DP System Simulator Training Program for Offshore Wind Crews

Oct 11, 2023

Japanese companies Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and MOL Marine & Engineering Co. (MOLMEC) said Wednesday they would launch a training program using the Dynamic Positioning (DP) System simulator, targeting crewmembers of self-elevating platform (SEP) vessels and service operation vessels (SOVs)…

Mass. Maritime Academy Offering Offshore Wind Training to Locals

Jun 15, 2023

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) said it has started offering its Global Wind Organization Basic Technical Training (GWO BTT) course to community members, opening the door to those on Martha’s Vineyard interested in a potential career in the offshore wind industry…

New Aberdeen-based Energy Services Firms Eyes £100M Turnover

Apr 21, 2023

Aurora Energy Services, a newly launched, Aberdeen-based energy industry services provider, said Thursday it had acquired two long-established Scottish businesses.Namely, Aurora has acquired Huntly-based offshore services and fabrication company R&M Engineering…

AIS Survivex to Train Siemens Gamesa's UK Workforce

Mar 30, 2023

The UK-based training firm AIS Survivex has won a contract with wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to deliver training across its UK workforce.The three-year agreement will see AIS Survivex provide Global Wind Organisation (GWO) courses for Siemens Gamesa’s UK onshore…

Radix Creates Virtual FPSO Training Environment to Reduce Commissioning Phase Risks

Dec 12, 2022

Brazil-based Radix Software and Engineering said Monday it had created a virtual FPSO training environment for a major operator with the goal of reducing risk in the asset commissioning phase by training operators in process optimization and validation of operational manuals…

Drilling Systems' Well Control Training Lab for US College

Aug 23, 2022

Drilling simulation technology provider Drilling Systems, part of 3t Energy Group, has delivered a well control training lab to Western Texas College (WTC) with the installation of its simulators. The new lab will provide in-demand well control training for petroleum technology students…

ODITC Becomes Guyana's First Firm for Oil & Gas Traning with OPITO Certification

Aug 16, 2022

ODITC, a joint venture (JV) between Guyana’s Orinduik Development Incorporated, Windsor Technologies, and 3t EnerMech, has become the first organization in the country to be approved to deliver OPITO accredited training to oil and gas workers…

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Teams Up with Union Apprentice Program for Offshore Wind

Mar 16, 2022

With the passing of the historic infrastructure bill in August 2021, the backbone of the United States will undergo a transformation over the next several years, and for this, workers will be needed in all facets of the construction industry…

Maersk Training Pens 'Six-figure' Deal with Boskalis Subsea Services

Dec 02, 2021

Maersk Training has said it has won a six-figure contract to provide Training Management Services (TMS) for Boskalis Subsea Services’ 1000-strong global workforce. The contract is for three years with a two-year extension option.Maersk Training will deliver solutions for offshore survival…

Maersk Training UK Launches Industry Skills Training Onshore

Sep 09, 2021

Maersk Training UK has said it has brought its vital ‘industry skills’ program of training onshore for the first time.The company said it hoped that by launching the product line onshore, it would allow its clients across oil and gas, maritime and wind…

Crowley, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Setting Up Offshore Wind Training

Aug 24, 2021

Crowley Maritime Corporation and Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) said Tuesday they'd create a first-of-its-kind training and workforce development program dedicated specifically to the New England region’s offshore wind energy industry…

Ex-ROVOP Man Joins Maersk Training to Drive UK Growth

Jul 21, 2021

Maersk Training has named a new UK head of commercial to drive its growth and increase its safety offering for the energy industry.Based in Aberdeen, Paul Hudson will oversee sales, commercial and marketing activities for the company. He will work with UK managing director…

Maersk Training in 3-year Deal with Diamond Offshore

Jul 06, 2021

Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore has signed a three-year training service deal with Maersk Training.Maersk Training will deliver immersive simulation and crew resource management training for Diamond Offshore crews worldwide under…

3t EnerMech Launches Offshore Training Service in Angola. Bags First Contract

May 05, 2021

3t EnerMech, a recently launched alliance between UK-based energy industry training firm 3t Energy and oilfield services provider EnerMech, has launched a training service in Angola, and has already secured a contract with an offshore drilling contractor…

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