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Who we are
We are a close-knit team of maritime professionals; real-life experience motivates us to deliver pragmatic solutions for maritime organisational structures.
What we do
We translate legislation, guidelines and standards in the areas of safety, sustainability, the environment and quality into maritime practices.
We also offer both classroom and online STCW certified training courses for seafarers.
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Our experience
Compliance Management - 25 YearsSTCW Classroom Trainings - 21 Years
STCW Online Trainings - 7 Years
Certificate of Competency - 17 Years
Whether it is a stand alone solution or combined in an integrated management system, we help you meet legal requirements through straight forward management systems
To find out more about our compliance management systems and which systems might benefit you, click here.
As of 1 January 2017 every seafarer (except ratings) is obliged to be in possession of a Certificate of Competency in accordance with STCW 2010. You need a license to sail in certain positions, which can be only obtained when you meet the specific requirements.
ISM News Update NR.123
Cyber Security – MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 23 regarding the attained Energy Efficiency eXisting ship Index – Coronavirus (COVID-19) -…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.122
PART III of SEEMP for CII implementation plan, calculation and reporting – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Contingency Plan and Guidelines – Revision…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.121
New IMO Guidelines on Cyber Security – Port State Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW – NSI publishes updated ItoRO…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.120
New version of COVID-19 Contingency Plan published by IL&T (rev.10) – PMOU Polar Inspection Campaign – ILT launches updated STCW…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.119
NSI guidance for shipping on Russian/Ukrainian war – Report involvement in sanctions against Russia – Marpol VI requirement: Onboard fuel…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.117
Dual certification for Dutch polar ships is made easier – Applications for liability certificates no longer via PDF form per…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.116
New edition Legal Handbook Shipmaster – 8th revision of NSI covid-19 contingency plan published – Medical chest requirements have been…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.115
IAMSAR Manual to be updated in 2022 – Refugees at sea – 8th revision of Dutch Flag COVID-19 Contingency Plan…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.113
Change of Marpol VI legislation in 2022 – PSC back to normal – update on Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CICs) -…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.111
How to approach the IMO Cyber Requirements – Paris MoU guidelines certificates and crew changes related COVID-19 – Rev. 4…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.110
Cyber Security: Implementation assistance and self-assessment – Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) 2020 postponed – Risk Inventory and Evaluation (RI&E) corona-proof
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.109
COVID-19 Guidance for shipowners and captains – Polar Code for SPS non-SOLAS-ships (vessels 300 GT) – Withdrawal of Inmarsat Fleet…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.108
Maritime Single Window: small ports procedure no longer applicable – Guidance Ship Recycling IHM – Covid-19 – MLC-inspections vessels
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.106
Corona Policy – Keep in touch with the local authorities – What to do in case of a suspected Coronainfection?
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.104
Security Awareness fully Online Training – IHM – Inventory of hazardous materials – New SOLAS requirements for damage control drills…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.103
CIC Emergency systems and procedures – Safe Sea Net – Port Base – an important role in Merchant Dutch Ports…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.102
MAIB Safety digest 2019 – CO2 emissies scheepvaart – Ballast water management – Online Security Awareness training – Deense regels,…
ISM NEWS UPDATE NR.101
Inland water sailing time for a certificate of competency rating deck sailing ships – Expansion of Rood Boven Groen with…
STCW Training News update NR. 14
Amendments to guidelines on the use of electronic certificates of seafarers as of 2025 – New: combined DPA & CSO…
STCW Training News Update NR. 13
New training course at EZS: Safety Equipment course for seagoing sailing vessels – Good to know about Alternative Sea time…
STCW Training News Update NR. 12
Digitalization of Certificates of Competency – Modernization of the Seafarers Act -Manning of a seagoing merchant/sailing vessel on inland waterways…
STCW Training News Update NR. 11
GMDSS certificate issued in a country other than the national CoC – NSI launches updated STCW list – Modernization of…
STCW training News Update NR. 10
Training course of the month – Writing your name in the Dutch Seaman’s book is now mandatory at Kiwa -…
Special STCW News Update (NR. 9)
Entirely online: The STCW training course Passenger Ship Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
STCW Training News Update NR. 8
The duration of the training Crisis Management Human Behaviour has been adjusted to 1.5 days – When do you need…
STCW Training News Update NR. 7
First students with Dutch CoC Electrical Engineering Officer (ETO) – Statement ILT regarding working in a lower rank on board…
STCW Training News Update NR. 6
Incorrect records in Seaman’s book is a persistent problem – Update flowcharts RBG – Revision of the Dutch Seafarers Act
STCW Training News Update NR. 3
STCW Convention at a glance – Rood Boven Groen is investigating the possibility of a webinar – Cruises to nowhere
STCW Training News Update NR. 2
What to consider before choosing STCW training or online courses – Some RBG online STCW training courses include a workbook:…
STCW Training News Update NR. 1
Online Training: Designated Security Duties (DSD) – Panama Seaman’s book and STCW Security Awareness (SA)
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