Author: MSAteam

Amongst the current global situation and travel restrictions being in place, MSA has proudly gained Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) approval to run four of its STCW courses by webinar.

The four courses are:
• Updating Advanced Fire Fighting (UAFF)
• Designated Security Duties (DSD)
• Security Awareness (SA)
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

These courses are theory-based and with a robust assessment process and great student interaction they can be taught virtually as if they were in an actual classroom. The lessons are broken down into bite size sessions to accommodate breaks for the delegates and to guarantee optimum learning capacity for everyone.

The MSA is also currently running courses in its Dover centre but with limited numbers of delegates due to social distancing measures. However, a great way to help seafarers requiring their statutory training is to teach by webinar. Being one of the pioneers to teach in this way, the MSA has found that this will ease the pressure for companies to have their seafarers training competence still met.

Clients and Crew have congratulated the MSA leading approach of teaching and believe this will be a great new alternative method of learning that will carry on even after the current situation has subsided. Reduced travel times for crew and lower hotel expenses for companies is a big plus for providing online training.

Mark Jaenicke: We are very proud to be one of the innovators in delivering MCA approved STCW webinar and eLearning courses to the maritime world. We are always looking for new and diverse ways to assist the seafaring community. This method will not only help seafarers in the current situation, but we see it as the future of STCW training.

More courses taught in this style will follow in the next few months at the Maritime Skills Academy as we see a new direction in how seafarers can learn remotely.

To book or find out more:

• visit www.maritimeskillsacademy.com
• call +44 (0)300 303 8393
• email info@vikingmsa.com

Maritime Skills Academy in brief:
The Maritime Skills Academy is helping the industry set new standards by delivering a new level of marine, fire safety and simulator training.

Today, with a focus on personal service, we offer over 500 expert courses to over 5,000 delegates annually. As a Maritime & Coastguard Agency , Global Wind Organisation and GUEST accredited course provider and MNTB recognised centre, we are as proud to be meeting the high standards of commercial operators as we are in supporting individuals to maintain or build their professional development.

With training centres in Dover and Portsmouth, we offer STCW Safety, commercial Fire, GWO, Hospitality and now Deck and Engine Simulator training

April sees a significant milestone reached by the Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) after gaining GUEST accreditation for its Superyacht Stewardess Introduction Course.

The 1-week course, which MSA runs in partnership with the Exclusive Butler School (EBS) is the only internationally accredited maritime hospitality and service training program available to crew working in the luxury superyacht sector.

The audit process for GUEST is rigorous and represents the high level of quality training standards required to be an approved provider.

Mark Jaenicke, Training & Performance Director says: We are thrilled to have been awarded GUEST approval for our Stewardess introduction course. The process was extremely thorough and proved the competence of our procedures and Trainers. This gives us full confidence in the quality we are delivering, as well showing the industry we have a reputable course on offer.

Whether you are currently a maritime hospitality professional looking to take the steps necessary to unlock your professional potential or you’re new to the maritime industry and looking to explore distinguished careers in hospitality, this one-week course will give you the practical experience and expert knowledge to set you apart and give you a head start in the industry.

During the 1 week course, delegates will cover areas such as, Welcome to the Industry, Basic Housekeeping Standards, Wardrobe Management and Valeting, Packing and Unpacking, Basic Table Service Skills, Wine Service and Knowledge, Mixology Masters and Bartending, Flower Arranging and Table Decoration, Organising & Hosting an Event.

To book this course and further details click here 

Email: info@vikingmsa.com

Tel: +44 (0)300 303 8393

Maritime Skills Academy in brief:

The Maritime Skills Academy is helping the industry set new standards by delivering a new level of marine, fire safety and simulator training.

Today, with a focus on personal service, we offer over 500 expert courses to over 5,000 delegates annually. As a Maritime & Coastguard Agency , Global Wind Organisation and GUEST accredited course provider and MNTB recognised centre, we are as proud to be meeting the high standards of commercial operators as we are in supporting individuals to maintain or build their professional development.

With training centres in Dover and Portsmouth, we offer STCW Safety, commercial Fire, GWO, Hospitality and now Deck and Engine Simulator training

Exclusive Butler School in brief:

The Exclusive Butler School Trainers have over 100 years’ combined TOP British Private Household Butler experience, and all have experience working for the British Royal Family at venues such as Buckingham Palace and other Royal Households around the globe.

Whether you choose our Two-Week Intensive Butler Training Course; our Superyacht and Chalet Steward/ess Interior Course; or our Bespoke Tailored Butler/Hospitality Training, our team of highly qualified personnel will provide you with the essential knowledge that you will need incorporating core traditional skills along with the latest requirements of the modern-day Butler.

We are one of the only Butler Schools able to assist you in finding your next role within a private household.

The MCA have provided an update on the STCW training extension during these COVID times.

It’s an increasingly discussed topic surrounding the issue where a seafarer is unable to complete the updating/refresher training requirements but needs to join a vessel. This is either in conjunction with their CoC or for other crew and that their safety training is expiring.

A “COVID-19: Contingency Plan and Guidelines for Seafarer” has been created and outlines the process that needs to be followed and how an STCW training extension can be given to those with the issue.

In short, the MCA will then issue the seafarer with a letter form the MCA extending the validity of the training that needs updating/refreshing.

The document on the link below fully outlines everything that a seafarer will need to do to get their training extension.

For information please click here.