Maersk completes final stage of its new £0.75 million safety training hub
8 Mar 2022
Maersk Training has now completed the final phase of its £750,000 refurbishment of its Aberdeen training centre, following the installation of a new advanced firefighting facility to provide a full suite of accredited emergency response training for offshore, marine and industrial firefighting teams.
The installation of a helicopter simulator and helideck for emergency response team member training means the new-look facility in Portlethen now offers complete training across the energy and maritime sectors. As well as offering a range of GWO and STWC courses, the OPITO-approved centre can provide bespoke training.
Maersk Training previously installed a larger pool, bespoke work at height and confined space training unit, first aid simulator, and what is Aberdeen’s sole dedicated basic technical training simulator.
UK operations manager Callum Dewar said: “Delegates can be placed in realistic fire and helideck emergency response scenarios, where they will undertake extensive training in planning, system and controls, personal protective equipment and any potential hazards during emergency response.
“The simulators and training grounds will enable us to offer a high quality and impressive offshore emergency response learning experience, which is not only realistic but also unique.”
Maersk Training delivers around 20 courses per week, with almost 400 certificates awarded to successful delegates every month
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