STCW Training
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Specialist Training
Inland Shipping
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GWO Initial training
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NOGEPA training
OPITO trainingen
Fire Protection
Fire Brigade
First Responder training
First Aid Training
Emergency Plans
About DRTC
De Ruyter Training & Consultancy (DRTC) provides safety training at locations strategically chosen to serve both regional and international professionals. All of our sites are equipped for hands-on training, featuring modern facilities, experienced instructors, and realistic scenarios.
A converted inland vessel moored alongside our quay. It serves as a floating training facility offering a wide variety of realistic exercises, all within one integrated location.
Train realistically and safely in mustering, launching, and operating the lifeboat.
Practice every step of a real FRB deployment under safe conditions — from launch to rescue.
An agile inflatable rescue boat for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises.
A versatile and safe environment for realistic water training and evacuation exercises.
Prepared for the unexpected: train your survival skills in our HUET simulator.
Experience the ultimate realistic exercise: step aboard our free fall lifeboat and make a real drop from a ship together with an instructor. This training prepares you for real-life situations, where knowledge and confidence in the equipment are essential.
Train realistically in the launch and operation of a davit lifeboat, and build confidence in performing evacuations.
The ultimate training location for realistic water survival and life raft exercises.
Realistic and safe training in helicopter hoist operations from the water and life raft.
Training in safe working, rescue, and evacuation at height in accordance with GWO standards.
Realistic training in boat transfers in accordance with GWO standards.
A four-level accommodation module from an oil rig, ideal for breathing apparatus exercises and complex emergency response training.
Designed in the form of a ship, this facility enables comprehensive training in every aspect of shipboard fire-fighting.
The Garage Facility: realistic vehicle fires and complex scenarios in a simulated car workshop.
Wood-fired training in a residential structure above a bunker complex. Ideal for heat exposure and fire development exercises.
Wood-fired residential structure with multiple compartments. Ideal for search, movement techniques, and thermal imaging camera training.
Wood-fired historic residence with a basement procedure and the option to connect with House 3.
Wood-fired residential building with two floors featuring transitional attack, basement procedure, and balcony rescue training.
Wood-fired 1960s-style residential house focusing on interior firefighting, grease fires, and balcony rescues.
Helicopter Fire Fighting (Offshore): for HLOs and HDAs responsible for rescuing crew and passengers in the event of a helicopter fire.
Realistic training with portable fire extinguishers for small fire scenarios.
Realistic and safe training in gas fire suppression.
Intensive and realistic training in combating gas and liquid fires.
Realistic and safe training in handling the risks of hydrogen and new energy carriers.
Experience up close how a fire develops into a flashover.
CFBT: experience and understand fire behavior in enclosed spaces and learn to act safely during flashover and backdraft.
Realistic training with breathing apparatus, orientation, and teamwork in challenging conditions.
Realistic training in a complete train system focused on fire, evacuation, and rescue.
XVR provides essential scenario-based training for emergency responders. Users are immersed in a safe and controlled environment that can be easily repeated and evaluated, helping them build the confidence needed to act effectively in a crisis situation.
In collaboration with HZ University of Applied Sciences, we have access to an extensive range of maritime simulators. These high-tech systems make it possible to train realistic scenarios covering navigation, communication, engineering, and electrical systems.
Realistic training with GMDSS and maritime communication.
The combination of theory and simulation provides a solid foundation in engine room procedures.
Flexible and targeted training on specific bridge systems and navigation procedures.
Comprehensive engine room and control room simulation, including high-voltage training.
Realistic simulator for operation, monitoring, and emergency procedures in the engine room.
Provided by SEC Catering – your break moment with quality food and excellent service during training days.
The perfect environment for theory sessions, preparation, and evaluation of practical training.
Experience the ultimate realistic exercise: step aboard our free-fall lifeboat and make a real drop from a ship together with an instructor. This training prepares you for real-life situations where knowledge and confidence in the equipment are essential.
Train realistically in the launch and operation of a davit lifeboat, and build confidence during evacuations.
What makes the Lingepoort unique is its versatility and realism. The vessel features several classrooms, a pool with a life raft, a boarding area, a HUET installation, and an inflatable boat. Our lifeboat, Fast Rescue Boat (FRB), and other rescue craft are also stationed here, allowing multiple training sessions to be conducted from one central location. In addition, participants can practice capsize drills, train with the CA-EBS, and learn to identify and enter hazardous or confined spaces.
Who is it for?
The Lingepoort is used by maritime and offshore personnel, inland shipping crews, emergency responders, and trainees who want hands-on experience in a realistic shipboard environment. The facility is suitable for both individual training and full-scale team exercises.
What You’ll Practice
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you can train on board the Lingepoort in activities such as:
Boarding exercises and water entry
Escaping and evacuating using the HUET installation
Using life rafts and inflatable boats
Operating the lifeboat, FRB, and other rescue craft
Performing capsize drills
Applying CA-EBS procedures in emergency situations
Identifying and safely entering confined or hazardous spaces
Hands-on training in a realistic shipboard environment
All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing, ensuring that participants not only master the procedures but also understand the underlying principles.
For Your Organization
Would you like to use the Lingepoort for team training or custom programs?Get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to discuss the options and create a tailored program that fully meets your needs.
At the Lingepoort, our conventional lifeboat is fully equipped for hands-on, practical training. Here, participants learn how to safely launch the lifeboat, how mustering and boarding procedures are carried out, and what actions are required during an emergency at sea.
What makes this facility unique is that every stage of a real evacuation is practiced — from mustering the crew to properly lowering the lifeboat into the water and navigating away after launch. This allows participants to experience not only the technical procedures but also the teamwork and communication that are vital during an evacuation.
The lifeboat at the Lingepoort is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, and trainees who need to understand how a conventional lifeboat is deployed in emergency situations. Both individual skills and team roles during an evacuation are covered.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will train in areas such as:
Mustering crew and passengers before evacuation
Preparing the lifeboat for launch
Boarding correctly and assuming the proper seating positions during launch
Operating the davit system and lowering the lifeboat into the water
Performing actions immediately after water entry
Steering and maneuvering the lifeboat at sea
Working together and communicating effectively during evacuation
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing. This way, you not only learn what to do, but also why — building confidence in operating the lifeboat safely and effectively.
Would you like to use the lifeboat training for your team or create a customized program?Contact us — we offer group sessions and tailor-made training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organization.
During the Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) training, participants learn how to safely locate, approach, and evacuate casualties and colleagues using a high-speed rescue craft. The training combines practical boat handling with rescue techniques under a variety of weather and sea conditions.
What makes this training unique is the combination of speed, maneuverability, and safety. Participants experience what it’s like to operate under pressure with an FRB, where both navigation and teamwork play a crucial role.
This training is designed for offshore and maritime personnel responsible for carrying out rescue operations at sea — such as crew members on ships and platforms who must be able to launch, operate, and deploy an FRB during emergencies.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll go through every stage of operating a Fast Rescue Boat (FRB). You’ll learn to:
Prepare and launch the FRB
Steer and maneuver at high speed and in rough sea conditions
Search for, locate, and approach casualties or vessels
Perform rescue techniques and safely recover survivors on board
Work together, communicate, and demonstrate leadership during rescue operations
Retrieve and secure the FRB safely after deployment
All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols, with thorough briefings and debriefings. This approach helps you build confidence in the effective use of the FRB during real emergency situations.
Would you like to train your team in the use of the Fast Rescue Boat?Contact us — we offer group sessions and customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization.
The Duarry is our inflatable rescue boat, specifically designed for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises. Participants experience how this fast and highly maneuverable craft is used during emergencies and how to act safely under pressure.
What makes this facility unique is that the Duarry can be deployed directly from the Lingepoort and used for a wide range of scenarios. From evacuating people from a vessel to conducting search and rescue operations on the water — everything can be practiced under safe, controlled conditions.
The Duarry is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, and emergency responders who deal with evacuations or sea rescues in their line of work and want to train in the use of an inflatable rescue boat.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll learn to:
Prepare and launch the Duarry
Board and position crew and passengers correctly
Steer and maneuver an inflatable rescue boat
Evacuate people from a vessel or platform
Conduct search and rescue operations on the water
Work together and communicate effectively during emergency scenarios
All exercises take place under strict safety protocols, with thorough briefings and debriefings. This way, participants build confidence in deploying the Duarry effectively during emergencies.
Would you like to use the Duarry for team training or a customized program?Contact us — we’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities and tailor the training to your organization’s specific needs.
Our pool is specifically designed for maritime and offshore safety training. Here, participants can practice various rescue and evacuation procedures in the water under controlled conditions.
What makes this pool unique is its versatility: it can be used for training with life rafts, boarding exercises, HUET simulations, capsize and entry drills, and the use of safety equipment such as the CA-EBS. All activities are supervised by experienced instructors to ensure a safe learning environment.
The pool is used by offshore personnel, maritime crews, industrial emergency responders, and trainees who want to gain hands-on experience in water-related emergency situations.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you can train in the pool in areas such as:
Swimming and survival while wearing work clothes or a life jacket
Boarding and evacuating via a boarding platform
Using and boarding life rafts
Training with CA-EBS and other breathing aids
Escaping from the HUET installation (helicopter underwater escape)
Performing capsize and orientation exercises
Working together and communicating effectively during water emergencies
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and followed by a debriefing, ensuring participants not only master the procedures but also understand the principles behind them.
Would you like to use the pool for customized training or team exercises?Contact us — we offer group sessions and tailor the program to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Realistic Training in Controlled Conditions
During the HUET training, participants experience what it’s like to respond to a helicopter emergency at sea. In our simulator, a cabin is submerged underwater, allowing you to learn how to cope with disorientation, water pressure, limited visibility, and time constraints. All exercises are conducted under the safe supervision of experienced instructors, enabling participants to build confidence step by step.
What makes this training unique is the combination of realistic simulation and maximum safety. Participants go through a variety of scenarios — from an emergency landing on water to a full capsize, practicing how to escape from a submerged cabin.
This training is designed for offshore personnel, maritime professionals, and others who regularly travel by helicopter to ships, platforms, or wind farms. Participants learn not only how to bring themselves to safety but also how to work effectively with colleagues during an emergency.
Our instructors provide intensive guidance as you learn to safely escape from a submerged helicopter cabin. You’ll practice:
Correct use of emergency breathing systems (EBS or equivalent)
Escaping from an overturned or submerged helicopter cabin
Maintaining orientation and composure under panic and limited visibility
Using emergency exits, seatbelts, and evacuation equipment
Working together and supporting each other during evacuations
Each exercise is carried out under strict safety protocols, with real-time monitoring and a thorough debriefing afterward. This ensures you not only master the techniques but also understand the reasoning behind every action.
Would you like to organize HUET training for your team or create a customized program?Contact us — we offer tailored and group training options designed to meet your organization’s specific needs.
During this training, participants experience what it’s like to make a real free fall in an actual free fall lifeboat. The exercise is carried out under strict safety conditions, allowing you to feel the impact of the launch and learn how to respond effectively after the water landing.
What makes this training unique is the balance between realism and safety. Together with an instructor, you perform the launch, practice the required procedures, and experience the conditions that may occur during an actual emergency.
This training is designed for offshore and maritime personnel who need to know how to act during an evacuation using a free fall lifeboat. It is relevant for anyone working on installations or vessels equipped with this type of lifesaving craft.
Our instructors guide you step by step through the safe execution of a free fall launch. You’ll learn to:
Prepare and take the correct seating and body position before launch
Communicate and work together inside the lifeboat
Perform the correct actions immediately after water impact
Follow procedures for starting and maneuvering the lifeboat
Maintain safety and orientation after evacuation
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with a detailed briefing beforehand and a debriefing afterward. This way, you not only learn what to do, but also why — building confidence in the safe and effective use of the lifeboat.
Would you like your team to be fully prepared for evacuation by free fall lifeboat?Contact us for group options or customized training programs.
During this training, participants learn how to properly launch and operate a davit-launched lifeboat. You’ll experience each step of the process — from launching and boarding to maneuvering away — including the procedures to follow in an emergency situation.
What makes this training unique is its hands-on approach using a fully equipped lifeboat and davit system. This allows you to experience, under safe conditions, how a real evacuation unfolds on board.
This training is designed for crew members, offshore personnel, and maritime professionals who need to know how to correctly operate and use a davit-launched lifeboat. Both individual tasks and teamwork during an evacuation are thoroughly covered.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll go through every step involved in launching and operating the lifeboat. You’ll learn to:
Prepare the lifeboat and crew for launch
Operate the davit system correctly
Board safely and maintain proper seating positions during launch
Follow procedures immediately after water contact
Start, maneuver, and safely navigate the lifeboat away from the vessel
Work together and communicate effectively during an evacuation
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with a thorough briefing beforehand and a debriefing afterward. This approach helps you build both confidence and competence in using this essential lifesaving craft.
Would you like your team to be fully prepared for evacuation using a davit-launched lifeboat?Feel free to contact us — we offer customized programs and group training options tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
At the Raft Basin, participants train in the use of life rafts and sea survival techniques. In this controlled water environment, trainees experience what it’s like to survive, cooperate, and remain calm during real emergency situations.
What makes the Raft Basin unique is the ability to practice realistic scenarios — from boarding an inflated life raft and trying different entry techniques to forming groups in the water and coping with limited visibility and stress.
The Raft Basin is used by offshore and maritime personnel, wind industry teams, and emergency responders who may face sea evacuations in their line of work. It’s also an essential training environment for emergency response and safety courses where water survival is a key focus.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants train in areas such as:
Boarding a life raft from the water
Practicing different entry techniques (individually and as a team)
Group formation and teamwork in the water
Safe use of life jackets and survival equipment
Coping with stress, cold, and limited visibility
Basic water survival skills in emergency situations
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with a detailed briefing beforehand and a debriefing afterward. This ensures that participants not only master the actions but also understand their context and importance.
Would you like to use the Raft Basin for team training or customized programs?Contact us — we’ll be happy to help design a program that fits your organization’s specific needs.
The Heli Hoist Raft Station is our dedicated facility for training rescue operations using a helicopter hoist. Participants experience what it’s like to be lifted from the water or a life raft with the help of a heli sling and winch.
What makes this facility unique is the combination of realistic training and maximum safety. Under the supervision of experienced instructors, trainees become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and physical experience of a helicopter hoist operation over water.
The Heli Hoist Raft Station is used by maritime and offshore personnel, wind industry teams, and emergency responders who may encounter helicopter evacuations or rescues in their line of work.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn to:
Prepare for a helicopter hoist operation
Safely enter a heli sling from the water or a life raft
Maintain proper body position and communication during the hoist
Work effectively with rescue teams and helicopter crews
Manage tension and stress during hoisting procedures
Maintain orientation and ensure safety during water and air operations
All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols with continuous supervision. This provides a lifelike experience while maintaining maximum safety at all times.
Would you like your team to train in helicopter hoist techniques over water?Contact us — we offer customized programs tailored to the practical needs of offshore, wind, and maritime operations.
The Working at Height Tower has been specifically designed for training participants in safe working, rescue, and evacuation techniques at height. The tower is widely used for GWO (Global Wind Organisation) courses, such as Working at Heights, and also provides training opportunities for offshore, maritime, and industrial scenarios.
What makes this tower unique is its versatility: participants can practice fall protection, climbing and descent techniques, as well as rescue and evacuation procedures. With multiple platforms and training stations, the tower is suitable for both basic and advanced levels.
The Working at Height Tower is used by wind industry teams, offshore and maritime personnel, industrial technicians, and emergency responders who need to work safely at height or on elevated installations.
Use personal fall protection equipment correctly (harness, lines, and anchor points)
Apply climbing techniques and work safely at height
Perform rescue and evacuation of colleagues in emergency situations
Operate lifting and descent systems
Follow emergency procedures in case of a fall incident
Work together and communicate effectively during height-related operations
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and fully aligned with the international standards of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
Would you like your team to train according to GWO standards or follow customized height safety scenarios?Contact us — we’ll develop a program tailored to your sector and safety objectives.
The Boat Landing has been specifically designed to let participants realistically practice transferring from a work or transfer boat to a platform or installation. This is a crucial skill in the offshore and wind industries, where safe access and evacuation often depend on boat transfers.
What makes the Boat Landing unique is that participants can safely train their balance, timing, and climbing techniques while transferring. The motion of waves and moving vessels is simulated, allowing realistic practice under the close supervision of experienced instructors who ensure safety throughout.
The Boat Landing is used by wind industry teams, offshore workers, and maritime personnel who regularly travel to their workplace by transfer boat and need to perform safe transfers. The facility is ideally suited for training in accordance with GWO (Global Wind Organisation) standards.
Safely transfer from a boat to a ladder or platform
Use personal protective equipment and harness systems correctly
Maintain balance and timing when affected by wave motion
Climb up and down ladders under realistic conditions
Perform rescue and evacuation procedures during transfer incidents
Communicate and work together effectively during boat transfers
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing to reinforce key learning points.
Would you like your team to train in safe boat transfers according to GWO guidelines?Contact us — we’ll design a program that matches the operational realities of the offshore and wind industries.
The Living Quarters is a four-story accommodation module originally from an offshore drilling rig. All rooms remain in their authentic condition — from the canteen to the control room, and from the cabins to even the sauna — making the Living Quarters an exceptionally realistic training environment.
What makes this facility unique is that no live fire is used, yet it is perfectly suited for complex response exercises. The structure is widely used for training in basic breathing apparatus skills, orientation in large buildings, and large-scale scenarios where fire props are positioned directly against the structure. This creates a realistic interplay between firefighting, rescue, and building search operations.
The Living Quarters is used by firefighters, offshore and maritime teams, industrial emergency responders, and emergency response officers (BHV) who want to train in a large-scale and complex building environment.
Apply basic skills for working with breathing apparatus
Navigate and move safely within large, multi-level structures
Perform rescue and evacuation of casualties in different types of rooms
Communicate and coordinate effectively in a large and complex environment
Operate in combination with fire props positioned next to or against the building
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and thoroughly debriefed afterward, enabling participants to translate their experience into practical knowledge.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic, multi-level accommodation module with its original interior?Contact us — we’ll design a program tailored to your specific learning objectives.
In our fire training facility, participants learn how to act in a truly life-like fire situation. They are confronted with intense heat, dense smoke, limited visibility, and constant time pressure. This facility is specifically designed for demanding courses such as STCW Advanced Fire Fighting, NOGEPA 2.6A/B, company emergency response, and realistic scenario-based team training exercises.
What makes our fire training facility unique is the careful balance between realism and safety. The space consists of multiple compartments that can be heated and filled with smoke, either individually or in combination. This enables the practice of a wide range of scenarios: from an engine room fire or onboard compartment fire, to complex situations involving disorientation, explosion hazards, or teamwork under breathing apparatus.
This training environment is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, and company emergency response officers who must be prepared for fire incidents. Both individual skills and team dynamics are central: participants practice communication, leadership, and decision-making under pressure.
Instructors will guide you step by step in the correct approach to and suppression of fire outbreaks. You will learn, among other things:
The correct use of breathing apparatus
Orientation and safety in dense smoke
Deployment of hoses and extinguishing agents in confined spaces
Teamwork during heat and smoke development
Leading fire-fighting operations (for advanced participants)
All activities take place under strict safety protocols, with real-time monitoring and a debriefing after each scenario. This way, you learn not only what to do, but also why, and how to improve as a team.
Would you like to use this training environment for your team training or a specific exercise scenario?Please contact us for tailor-made programs or group options.
The Garage Facility is a training structure designed to replicate a real car workshop as accurately as possible. The building features two vehicle lifts with cars that can be set on fire during exercises. It also includes compartments, hazardous materials storage areas, and offices and living spaces on the first floor.
What makes the Garage Facility unique is the combination of vehicle fire scenarios and the complexity of a multifunctional workspace. This creates a versatile training environment where participants learn to handle fire, smoke, hazardous materials, and rescue operations in an industrial setting.
The Garage Facility is used by firefighters, industrial emergency responders, emergency response officers (BHV), and safety teams who want to train for incidents in realistic workshop environments where vehicles, hazardous materials, and office spaces are all present.
Combat vehicle fires in a garage environment
Assess risks related to the storage of hazardous materials
Perform rescue and evacuation from offices and living spaces on upper floors
Manage smoke development and limited visibility
Use breathing apparatus and apply effective movement techniques
Communicate and coordinate tasks during complex fire scenarios
All exercises are highly realistic and conducted under strict safety protocols. Each session concludes with a detailed debriefing in which experiences and key learning points are thoroughly discussed.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic garage environment with vehicle fires and hazardous materials?Contact us — we’ll tailor the scenarios to align perfectly with your organization’s learning objectives.
The Residential house is a wood-fired training facility that appears above ground as a residential or company house. What makes it remarkable is the fully equipped bunker complex hidden beneath it, complete with corridors and multiple rooms. This unique setup makes the Woning Bunker exceptionally well suited for demanding fire and heat-exposure training.
What sets this facility apart is the opportunity for participants to train both in a familiar residential environment and in a complex underground structure. This combination helps trainees learn how to deal with disorientation, fire development, and the specific hazards associated with confined spaces.
The Woning Bunker is used by firefighters, maritime and offshore personnel, industrial emergency responders, and emergency response officers (BHV) who want to train with realistic scenarios and gain deeper insight into fire behavior and heat development.
Recognize fire and smoke behavior in residential areas and corridor systems
Navigate and work together in confined, underground compartments
Perform rescue and evacuation of casualties during smoke and heat exposure
Operate breathing apparatus under demanding conditions
Understand fire development and the occurrence of flashover
Demonstrate leadership and communication during complex fire scenarios
All trainings are wood-fired and conducted under strict safety protocols, providing a highly realistic learning experience that accurately simulates heat, smoke, and fire behavior.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic residential structure built above a bunker complex?Contact us — we’ll tailor the scenarios and heat training sessions to match your organization’s learning objectives.
The Bungalow is a wood-fired training facility designed to simulate a real single-story residential house. It features multiple bedrooms and compartmentalized spaces, making it ideal for exercises focused on search techniques, movement, and orientation.
What makes the Bungalow unique is the combination of a familiar living environment with challenging fire conditions. Its wood-fired design allows participants to experience realistic smoke and heat development. The facility is also perfect for practicing with thermal imaging cameras — identifying and locating hot spots can be trained very effectively here.
The Bungalow is used by firefighters, maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, and emergency response officers (BHV) who want to train in a realistic residential environment with an emphasis on search operations and fire dynamics.
Conduct a search during a residential fire with multiple compartments
Apply movement techniques while using breathing apparatus
Perform rescue and evacuation of casualties from bedrooms and other rooms
Use a thermal imaging camera to identify and locate hot spots
Operate effectively under conditions of smoke, heat, and limited visibility
Coordinate as a team and communicate during residential fire operations
All exercises are wood-fired and conducted under strict safety protocols. Each session concludes with a debriefing to connect practical experience with theoretical knowledge.
Would you like your team to train in search techniques, heat recognition, and firefighting within a realistic residential environment?Contact us — we’ll create a training program tailored to your organization’s learning objectives.
House 1 is a wood-fired training structure designed in the style of a historic residential home. The building is fully furnished with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a hallway, allowing participants to train in a realistic and recognizable living environment.
What makes House 1 unique is the additional rear entrance that leads directly to the second floor, creating an internal “basement procedure” that adds extra complexity to training scenarios. Moreover, House 1 can be connected to House 3 through an internal door, enabling large-scale and combined training exercises.
House 1 is used by firefighters, emergency response officers (BHV), offshore and maritime teams, and industrial emergency responders who want to practice realistic fire and rescue scenarios in a fully furnished residential setting.
Firefighting in a fully furnished residential environment
Rescue and evacuation of casualties from bedrooms, the kitchen, or the living room
Performing basement procedures through the secondary entrance
Orientation and communication under limited visibility
Operating under smoke and heat in wood-fired scenarios
Large-scale exercises in combination with House 3
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing focused on key learning points.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic residential setting with added complexity, such as basement procedures or connected scenarios?Contact us — we’ll work with you to design a program tailored to your specific learning objectives.
House 3 is a wood-fired training structure consisting of two floors. The building is designed as a residential house and provides realistic scenarios focused on firefighting, rescue, and orientation.
What makes House 3 unique is the ability to perform a transitional attack on the first floor. The rear of the building provides access directly to the upper level, creating an internal basement procedure. In addition, participants can practice balcony rescues from the second floor. House 3 can also be connected to House 1 via an internal door, allowing for large-scale combined training scenarios.
House 3 is used by firefighters, emergency response officers (BHV), offshore and maritime teams, and industrial emergency responders who want to train in a realistic residential environment with a strong focus on tactical variations and rescue techniques.
What you’ll practice
Fight fires in a two-storey residential building
Perform a transitional attack on the first floor
Conduct rescue and evacuation operations, including balcony rescues from the second floor
Apply basement procedures using the rear access of the building
Practice orientation, communication, and teamwork in confined spaces
Carry out combined operations with House 1 for complex training scenarios
All exercises are wood-fired and conducted under strict safety protocols. Each session concludes with a detailed debriefing to reflect on experiences and key learning points.
For your organization
Would you like your team to train in versatile fire and rescue scenarios within a realistic residential environment?Contact us — we’ll develop a program tailored to your learning objectives and operational context.
House 5 is a wood-fired training structure built in the style of a 1960s residential home with two floors. The facility is best known for its realistic interior firefighting scenarios within a familiar, domestic setting.
What makes House 5 unique are the additional training objectives it offers. The roof is equipped with solar panels, allowing participants to practice dealing with fire risks associated with modern installations. In the kitchen, a grease fire can be simulated, and at the rear of the building, a balcony rescue can be performed. These features make House 5 a versatile training environment for a wide range of fire and rescue scenarios.
Who is it for
House 5 is used by firefighters, industrial emergency responders, emergency response officers (BHV), and maritime personnel who want to train for residential fires, kitchen incidents, and modern hazards such as solar panels.
Combat interior fires in a two-storey residential building
Perform rescue and evacuation operations, including balcony rescues
Handle kitchen grease fire scenarios safely
Manage fire situations involving solar panels
Apply orientation and movement techniques in smoke and heat
Communicate and work together effectively during residential fire incidents
All exercises are wood-fired and conducted under strict safety protocols. Each session ends with a debriefing to consolidate experiences and learning outcomes.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic residential environment with modern risks such as solar panels and kitchen fires?Contact us — we’ll design a program that fits the practical needs and learning objectives of your organization.
The Helicopter Fire Fighting (HFF) training is designed for Helicopter Landing Officers (HLO) and Helicopter Deck Assistants (HDA) involved in helicopter operations on offshore installations without a fuel supply.
What makes this training unique is the use of realistic scenarios in which participants must respond to a helicopter fire on the deck. The helideck team usually consists of only two people — the HLO and HDA — both of whom must be able to act quickly, safely, and in coordination to rescue crew and passengers.
This training is intended for HLOs and HDAs working on offshore installations where helicopter operations take place. The course specifically focuses on situations where no refueling facilities are present.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of HLOs and HDAs during helicopter operations
Identify and assess helicopter-related incidents
Extinguish fires in and around the helicopter
Rescue and evacuate crew and passengers
Use portable fire extinguishers and other available equipment
Communicate and coordinate effectively as a two-person helideck team
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and reflect the real conditions of offshore installations.
Would you like to prepare your HLOs and HDAs for emergency situations during helicopter operations?Contact us — we’ll design a program together with you that aligns with your organization’s safety procedures.
Participants learn how to safely and effectively extinguish fires using handheld and portable fire extinguishers. Training takes place in realistic outdoor fire scenarios, allowing trainees to experience firsthand how different extinguishers work and what their limitations are.
What makes this facility unique is the hands-on approach to a variety of fire situations — from small liquid and gas fires to solid materials. Participants not only practice firefighting techniques but also learn to assess safety, distance, and the appropriate extinguishing strategy.
The Small Fire Extinguisher Training Area is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, and emergency response officers (BHV) who need to know how to control small fires quickly and effectively.
Identify different types of fires and select the appropriate extinguishing agent
Use portable extinguishers (powder, foam, CO₂) effectively
Extinguish small liquid and gas fires
Approach safely and aim extinguishers accurately
Understand the limitations and capabilities of portable fire extinguishers
Ensure personal safety and assess risks during firefighting
All exercises are
At the Gas Fire Training Area, participants learn how to approach and extinguish gas fires safely and in a controlled manner. This facility uses realistic setups where pressurized gas is ignited, allowing trainees to experience how dangerous and unpredictable a gas fire can be.
What makes the Gas Fire Training Area unique is the expert guidance and focus on a variety of attack techniques, extinguishing agents, and safety strategies. The emphasis is not only on extinguishing the flames but also on understanding the risks and safely shutting off the source.
The Gas Fire Training Area is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, and firefighters who may encounter gas installations or pipelines in their work and want to learn how to respond safely during such incidents.
Approach a gas fire safely
Identify the risks associated with gas leaks and fires
Apply the correct extinguishing agents and techniques
Shut off the gas source and prevent escalation
Work effectively as a team when combating gas fires
Maintain personal safety and use protective equipment properly
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with thorough briefings and debriefings. This ensures that participants not only develop practical skills but also gain a solid understanding of the underlying principles of gas fire suppression.
Would you like to train your employees in the safe suppression of gas fires?Contact us — we’ll create a program tailored to the specific risks and needs of your organization.
The Hydrogen Training Facility is our dedicated site for scenarios involving hydrogen and other alternative fuels. Here, participants learn how to safely manage the unique risks associated with hydrogen, such as invisible flames, high flammability, and pressurized storage.
What makes the Hydrogen Training Facility unique is its realistic yet controlled environment, allowing participants to practice responding to incidents that are becoming increasingly relevant due to the ongoing energy transition. This prepares teams for the emerging challenges of new fuels in the maritime, offshore, and industrial sectors.
The Hydrogen Training Facility is used by maritime and offshore personnel, firefighters, industrial emergency responders, and safety teams who may encounter hydrogen storage, transport, or usage in their line of work.
Recognize the specific risks associated with hydrogen
Safely approach incidents involving hydrogen
Practice extinguishing techniques and cooling of installations
Apply shutdown and isolation procedures
Ensure personal safety and use protective equipment correctly
Work together and communicate effectively during incidents involving alternative fuels
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with clear briefings beforehand and debriefings afterward. This approach combines hands-on experience with theoretical understanding for optimal learning outcomes.
Would you like to prepare your team for the risks associated with hydrogen and alternative fuels?Contact us — we’ll develop a training program tailored to the safety requirements of your sector.
The Fire Development Container is specifically designed to give participants a clear understanding of how a fire develops in an enclosed space. In this controlled environment, trainees witness the progression from an initial fire to a full flashover.
What makes this facility unique is the opportunity for participants to observe fire behavior and smoke development up close, under safe conditions and expert supervision. This experience provides valuable insight into how quickly situations can escalate and why swift, well-informed decision-making is critical.
The Fire Development Container is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, firefighters, and emergency response officers (BHV) who want to understand how fire develops and how to respond effectively.
Recognize early signs of fire development
Observe smoke and heat layers in an enclosed space
Understand fire behavior and flashover
Learn how ventilation and oxygen affect fire growth
Recognize the dangers of smoke, heat, and structural collapse
Understand the importance of rapid alarm and correct extinguishing choices
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and are always supervised by experienced instructors who explain each process step by step.
Would you like to give your team a deeper understanding of fire development and fire behavior?Contact us — we’ll adapt the training to match the specific needs of your organization.
Understanding fire behavior in confined spaces
Through the Compartment Fire Behaviour Training (CFBT), participants experience how a fire develops and behaves in an enclosed environment. In this training facility, the entire fire development process becomes visible — from ignition and smoke formation to flashover.
What makes CFBT unique is that participants can safely observe, feel, and understand what happens during fire development under the close supervision of experienced instructors. This not only deepens theoretical knowledge but also raises awareness of the risks associated with firefighting in confined spaces.
The CFBT training is intended for firefighters, maritime personnel, offshore teams, and industrial emergency responders who want to gain a deeper understanding of fire dynamics and the influence of ventilation, smoke, and heat on fire behavior.
Observe smoke behavior, heat buildup, and flame spread
Understand flashover and backdraft and their associated dangers
Identify how ventilation affects fire development
Approach incidents safely and assess risks effectively
Apply theoretical knowledge in practical, scenario-based training
The training is conducted under strict safety protocols. Afterward, a detailed debriefing follows in which observations and key lessons from the exercise are discussed.
Would you like your team to gain a deeper understanding of fire behavior and safe response in confined space fires?Contact us — we’ll tailor the CFBT training to the specific needs of your organization.
The Dräger Training Maze is specifically designed to help participants practice using breathing apparatus in challenging conditions. In a network of corridors, obstacles, and limited visibility, trainees learn how to move safely and effectively under pressure.
What makes the Dräger Training Maze unique is the combination of physical exertion, orientation, and breathing apparatus use. Participants experience the importance of staying calm, managing air consumption, and working effectively as a team in demanding environments.
The Dräger Training Maze is used by maritime personnel, offshore teams, industrial emergency responders, firefighters, and emergency response officers (BHV) who need to become proficient in the use of breathing apparatus and in working within confined or hazardous spaces.
Use and check breathing apparatus correctly
Control air consumption under physical strain
Navigate and orient themselves in a maze with limited visibility
Overcome obstacles and narrow passages
Work together and communicate effectively while using breathing apparatus
Stay calm and manage stress responses
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and monitored by instructors, ensuring a safe yet highly realistic learning experience.
Would you like your team to train with breathing apparatus in realistic scenarios?Contact us — we’ll design a customized program that reflects the practical challenges of your organization.
The Metro is a training structure consisting of a complete train carriage. Here, participants experience how an incident inside a train unfolds and what specific challenges come with it.
What makes the Metro unique is the use of a real carriage, allowing for highly realistic scenarios involving fire, smoke development, and evacuation. This provides a lifelike environment to practice communication, teamwork, and orientation during public transport incidents.
The Metro is used by firefighters, emergency responders, emergency response officers (BHV), industrial safety teams, and maritime personnel who want to be prepared for incidents in passenger environments such as trains or metro systems.
Combat fires inside a train carriage
Rescue and evacuate passengers during smoke development
Communicate and coordinate effectively in a confined vehicle environment
Apply movement and orientation techniques in low-visibility conditions
Assess risks and operate safely in narrow passageways
Demonstrate leadership and task distribution during public transport incidents
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols and concluded with a debriefing, allowing participants to directly translate their experiences into practical knowledge.
Would you like your team to train in a realistic train environment?Contact us — we’ll tailor the scenarios to your organization’s learning objectives and specific risks.
What makes the XVR Simulator unique is its fully interactive virtual learning environment, where realistic emergencies and incidents can be simulated. From firefighting to maritime emergencies and industrial accidents, the XVR Simulator allows participants to safely practice decision-making, communication, command, and teamwork under pressure.
The simulator supports a wide range of scenarios — from individual exercises to multidisciplinary team training — and can be customized to match the specific learning objectives of your organization.
The XVR Simulator is designed for maritime, offshore, and industrial safety professionals, emergency services, supervisors, and instructors who want to strengthen their decision-making and leadership skills in a realistic yet safe environment. The facility is widely used for crisis management, command and control, and emergency procedure training at both operational and tactical levels.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, the XVR Simulator allows you to practice:
Assessing situations and making decisions under pressure
Communicating across different disciplines and teams
Leading effectively during incidents and emergencies
Coordinating firefighting and rescue operations
Applying procedures in maritime and offshore contexts
Evaluating and improving performance through replay and debriefing
All exercises include real-time feedback and are concluded with an in-depth debrief, helping participants gain valuable insight into their decisions and key learning points.
Would you like to use the XVR Simulator for scenario-based training, team development, or customized programs?Contact us — we’ll create a realistic training program tailored to your organization’s risks, learning objectives, and operational environment.
The Full Mission Bridge (FMB) is an advanced simulator that enables participants to train realistic bridge scenarios. From ship navigation and maneuvering to communication and teamwork within the bridge crew, the FMB provides a complete learning environment for both routine and emergency situations.
What makes the FMB unique is the combination of authentic bridge instruments and high-quality visualizations, allowing trainees to experience lifelike situations in a safe setting. The simulator can be used independently or integrated with other systems, such as the engine room simulator or the GMDSS classroom, to create fully coordinated Full Mission exercises.
The FMB is used by ship officers, nautical students, and maritime or offshore teams who want to develop or refine their skills in navigation, decision-making, and team coordination.
Navigate and maneuver under various conditions
Use bridge instruments such as radar, ECDIS, and conning displays
Apply bridge procedures and communicate with traffic control and other vessels
Work together, delegate tasks, and demonstrate leadership within a bridge team
Make decisions under pressure during emergency situations
Integrate operations with the engine room and GMDSS systems in full mission scenarios
Would you like your team to train using realistic bridge scenarios or integrated full mission simulations?Contact us — we’ll create a program tailored to your learning objectives.
The Classroom Simulation is equipped with modern communication systems, including the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Here, participants learn how to manage emergency, safety, and routine communication at sea safely and efficiently.
What makes this simulator unique is that trainees can practice all aspects of maritime communication — including distress calls, alerting, and coordination with rescue services — in a realistic yet safe environment.
The Classroom Simulation is used by maritime personnel, ship officers, nautical students, and offshore teams who need to be proficient in GMDSS operations and maritime communication procedures.
Operate GMDSS equipment for distress, urgency, and safety calls
Follow correct procedures for routine communication at sea
Collaborate and communicate effectively as a team during emergency scenarios
Practice realistic navigation and communication situations
Integrate communication within broader Full Mission scenarios
Would you like to train your crew in ship communication and navigation procedures?Contact us — we offer customized programs using both Classroom and Full Mission simulations.
The Engine Room Classroom is designed to introduce participants to the operation of the engine room and its systems. In this learning environment, theory is directly connected to simulation, allowing trainees to not only understand how systems work but also apply that knowledge in practice.
What makes the Engine Room Classroom unique is the combination of classroom instruction and interactive simulations. Participants gain insight into system structures, malfunctions, and emergency situations, and learn how to respond effectively.
The Engine Room Classroom is used by engineers, ship officers, maritime students, and offshore teams who want to build a solid foundation in engine room procedures and safety.
Understand the basic principles of engine room systems and installations
Identify and analyze faults and alarms
Perform standard operating and maintenance procedures
Apply safety measures and effective communication in the engine room
Practice emergency procedures in simulated scenarios
Prepare for integrated Full Mission exercises with bridge and control room systems
Would you like your team or students to develop the fundamental skills for safe and efficient engine room operations?Contact us — we offer customized programs in the Engine Room Classroom, which can also be integrated into full mission scenarios.
The Part Task Bridge (PTB) is a simulator designed for targeted training on specific bridge operations. While the Full Mission Bridge focuses on complete scenarios, the PTB allows participants to practice individual systems and procedures such as navigation, radar, and ECDIS.
What makes the PTB unique is its flexibility: participants can train individually or in small groups, allowing for more focused practice, repetition, and in-depth learning. The PTB can also be seamlessly integrated into broader Full Mission scenarios.
The PTB is used by ship officers, nautical students, and maritime and offshore teams who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in specific bridge tasks.
Navigate using radar and ECDIS
Operate communication and alarm systems
Perform maneuvering tasks in simulated conditions
Apply COLREGS correctly in traffic scenarios
Execute routine and emergency procedures within defined training modules
Integrate part-task training into larger Full Mission simulations
Would you like your crew or students to practice specific bridge tasks in a focused way?Contact us — we offer customized PTB training programs, which can also be combined with the FMB or other simulators.
The Full Mission Engine combines the Engine Room Classroom and the Engine Control Room into one fully integrated simulator environment. Here, participants train complete scenarios ranging from normal operations to complex emergency situations in the engine room.
What makes the Full Mission Engine unique is its ability to integrate all technical disciplines: control room operations, physical systems in the classroom, and specific high-voltage simulations. This allows participants to train both basic skills and advanced procedures, including cooperation with the bridge in a fully immersive Full Mission scenario.
The Full Mission Engine is used by engineers, ship officers, maritime students, and offshore teams who want to develop their knowledge and skills in engine room procedures, power management, and teamwork under pressure.
Operate and monitor propulsion and power systems
Coordinate operations between the engine room and control room
Apply emergency procedures during faults and incidents
Work safely with and recognize risks in high-voltage systems
Communicate and allocate tasks within the technical team
Integrate engine room operations into full mission scenarios with the bridge
Would you like your team to train in a complete engine room environment with realistic systems and high-voltage simulation?Contact us — we offer customized programs in the Full Mission Engine, available as a standalone module or integrated with the Full Mission Bridge.
The Engine Control Room is our simulator that realistically replicates a ship’s engine control room. Here, participants learn how to operate and monitor a vessel’s propulsion and power generation systems safely and efficiently.
What makes the Engine Control Room unique is that trainees work with authentic panels, displays, and systems identical to those found on real ships. This gives participants insight into both normal operations and how to recognize and respond effectively to malfunctions or emergency situations.
The Engine Control Room is used by engineers, ship officers, maritime students, and offshore teams who want to gain hands-on experience with engine room procedures and control room operations.
Identify and analyze faults and irregularities
Apply standard and emergency procedures
Collaborate and communicate effectively within the technical team
Integrate control room operations into Full Mission scenarios with the bridge and engine room
Make decisions under pressure and prioritize effectively during incidents
Would you like your team to train in a realistic engine control environment?Contact us — we offer customized programs in the Engine Control Room, available as standalone training or integrated with other simulators.
The Canteen is your place to unwind — enjoy good food, a pleasant atmosphere, and the opportunity to share experiences. Catering is provided by SEC Catering, a regional company from Zeeland known for its fresh, flavorful dishes and flexible service.
Everyone participating in our training programs — from trainees and instructors to guests — is welcome in the Canteen to take a break, hold a meeting, or simply enjoy a meal.
What you’ll experience
Fresh, locally sourced dishes provided by SEC Catering
Options for lunch, snacks, and drinks
Comfortable seating areas to relax between training sessions
An informal meeting space to share experiences and connect with others
Would you like your training day to be fully catered, including food and drinks?Let us know your preferences — together with SEC Catering, we’ll arrange everything from the menu to the timing.
Our classrooms form the foundation of all our training programs. Here, participants prepare with theoretical knowledge, interactive presentations, and clear instructions before moving on to the practical sessions. The rooms are modern, well-equipped, and provide a calm, professional learning environment.
What makes the classrooms unique is their direct connection to our training facilities. This allows theory to be applied immediately in practice, ensuring an optimal learning experience for every participant.
The classrooms are used by all participants in maritime, offshore, and industrial training programs. Whether for short briefings or multi-day courses, they serve as both the starting point and the place for reflection and debriefing.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll take part in:
Theoretical instruction and presentations
Preparation for practical exercises
Safety briefings and procedural training
Interactive discussions and group assignments
Evaluation and debriefing of practical training sessions
Testing and certification
The classrooms are equipped with modern audiovisual tools and can be configured flexibly for both small groups and larger sessions.
Would you like to combine customized or in-company training with both theory and practice?Contact us — together we’ll design a program that aligns perfectly with your learning objectives.
During this training, participants experience what it’s like to make a real free fall in an actual free-fall lifeboat. The exercise is carried out under strict safety conditions, allowing you to feel the impact of the launch and learn how to respond effectively after the water landing.
What makes this training unique is the combination of realism and safety. Together with an instructor, you perform the launch, practice the required procedures, and experience the conditions that may occur during an actual emergency.
This training is designed for offshore and maritime personnel who need to know how to act during an evacuation using a free-fall lifeboat. It is relevant for anyone working on installations or vessels equipped with this type of lifesaving craft.
Our instructors guide you step by step through the safe execution of a free-fall launch. You’ll learn to:
Prepare and assume the correct seating and body position before launch
All exercises are conducted under strict safety protocols, with a detailed briefing beforehand and a debriefing afterward. This way, you not only learn what to do but also why — building confidence in the safe and effective use of the lifeboat.
Would you like your team to be well-prepared for evacuation via free-fall lifeboat?Contact us for group options or customized training programs.
Floating platform for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises in Groningen.
The pontoon in Groningen serves as the floating base for various rescue and evacuation exercises. From this platform, lifeboats, life rafts, and the free-fall lifeboat are launched, allowing participants to experience the conditions of a real emergency at sea or on inland waters.
What makes the pontoon unique is its direct connection to multiple vessels and lifesaving equipment. This enables the training of complete scenarios — from mustering and boarding to launching, evacuation, and rescue.
The pontoon is used by:
Offshore and maritime personnel
Students from nautical training programs
Safety and rescue teams
Companies that want to practice evacuation procedures
Muster and board lifeboats or life rafts
Launch rescue craft from the pontoon
Work together and communicate effectively during evacuations
Rescue people from the water
Operate and move safely on and around the pontoon
All exercises are carried out under strict safety protocols and concluded with a group debriefing.
Would you like your team to train realistically in evacuation and rescue scenarios?Our pontoon in Groningen provides the ideal setting. We’ll tailor the program to match your organization’s specific risks and procedures.
Our Vlissingen site is more than just a training center. It is the beating heart of De Ruyter Training & Consultancy. Each year we train thousands of professionals for safe and effective work at sea, in the offshore industry, in industrial settings, and within various government organizations. The location combines spacious practical training grounds with modern classrooms, simulators, and all the comfort participants need.A practical environment that feels truly realisticSafety cannot be learned from a book. That is why we train on an extensive outdoor site with realistic scenarios tailored to our participants’ work environments. From ship fires to industrial incidents, our grounds feature purpose-built fire training structures, smoke cabins, extinguishing simulations, and containers set up for lifelike exercises. Participants wear real equipment, use operational tools, and learn to handle high-pressure situations under expert guidance.Modern simulators and digital learning toolsFor nautical and crisis management training we use high-quality simulators to replicate real-life situations, from bridge operations to emergency communications. We also increasingly integrate digital tools, blended learning, and VR elements to effectively combine theory and practice.Comfort comes first: everything organized for a smooth training experienceAt DRTC Vlissingen we focus not only on training content but also on participant comfort. Our facilities are designed to make the training experience as smooth and pleasant as possible:
Our lunches are excellently provided by SEC Vlissingen, with attention to variety and dietary requirements. Whether you attend for a single day or an entire week, everything is taken care of.Strategically located and easily accessibleThe center is just a stone’s throw from the port and industrial areas of Vlissingen-Oost, a unique setting where maritime and industrial worlds meet. Its location makes it easily accessible for participants from across the Netherlands and Belgium.