Nigel Cleave
New Safety and Security Training for Superyachts
KVH Industries, Inc., introduced the "Safety on Superyachts" and "Maritime Security Awareness" training programs by Videotel at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show today to address the multitude of regulations facing this growing sector of the maritime industry. Videotel, the leader in maritime e-Learning and a KVH company, has produced the training programs with a specific focus for superyacht captains, crew, owners and ancillary personnel. Superyachts traveling in international waters must comply with aspects of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC-2006)…
Videotel Enhances MCA-Approved Security Training Courses
Videotel has expanded and enhanced its Ship Security Officer and Designated Security Duties Training Course in line with the latest STCW regulations. The Ship Security Officer Training Course is for personnel who are nominated as ship’s Security Officers and the Designated Security Duties Training Course is for personnel on board with Designated Security Duties. Both training courses contain brand new resources and training material, and have been approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Videotel Assists Shipowners
Ship operators concerned about complying with the newly enforced garbage management rules can now turn to Videotel for support. Important new updates to MARPOL Annex V entered into force on January 1, 2013 and have revolutionised the way the industry must look at the issue of waste disposal. In response to this, Videotel has extensively updated its Garbage Management training program to accommodate the radical shift of emphasis the new legislation entails. “Garbage isn’t high on the agenda for many senior executives in most businesses,” says Nigel Cleave, CEO of Videotel Marine International.
