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We’re proud to announce the official launch of our brand-new website: www.drtc.nl.
This milestone marks far more than a visual update — it’s the start of a new digital era for DRTC.

Together with our trusted partners, we’ve built a modern, secure, and intelligent foundation that truly reflects who we are and how we help our clients navigate the future of maritime training.

More and more companies in the Caribbean, especially in Curaçao, are searching for OSHA training. But what exactly does OSHA mean, and when is OSHA training relevant for your organization?

In this article, we explain what OSHA is, how OSHA-based training is applied, and what you can expect from OSHA training in Curaçao and the Caribbean.

For anyone looking to operate professionally on the water in the Caribbean, a Boatmaster certificate is essential. Whether you work in the maritime sector, tourism, or transport: without the proper qualifications, you are not permitted to operate independently.

DRTC is an approved training provider for Boatmaster 1, 2 and 3 courses, ensuring you meet the applicable requirements within the Caribbean.

The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the IMO took place in June 2025 in London. During this meeting, …

Companies in Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Maarten and Saba are asking the same question:
is BHV mandatory and where can you follow BHV training in Curaçao?

The short answer: it depends on the island. More importantly, however,
effective BHV in Curaçao is essential due to specific risks and limited emergency services.

In this article, we explain how the legislation works and what it means for your organization.

DRTC (De Ruyter Training & Consultancy B.V.) announces the introduction of the Basic Safety Training for Deckhands. From now on, …

In the constantly evolving world of maritime operations, ensuring the safety of your crew is of utmost importance. The unpredictable nature of the open sea demands a high level of preparedness.

In July 2021, during the meeting of the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (CMOU), the Code of Safety for Small Commercial Vessels engaged in voyages in the Caribbean region (SCV Code) was amended.

The Maritime Dutch Law Assessment (online) evaluates your knowledge of Dutch legislation required to obtain and have a seafaring certificate recognized. Captains, chief mates, and chief engineers must demonstrate that they are familiar with Dutch maritime law.

This assessment is specifically designed for captains of non-Dutch nationality who wish to sail under the Dutch flag (Seafarers Act, May 3, 2014).

A brand-new boat landing has been installed at DRTC Groningen. From now on, DRTC Groningen B.V. will regularly conduct boat landing (GWO – Global Wind Organisation) trainings.

On July 20, DRTC conducted the first HUET training with the new installation in Vlissingen.

A HUET installation has been installed in the pool on the training vessel Lingepoort, where members of the Maritime Incident Response Groups (MIRG) team from the Veiligheidsregio Zeeland completed their refresher training.

DRTC has revamped its Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and Engine Room Resource Management (ERM) trainings. In collaboration with HZ University of Applied Sciences and Noorderpoort College, these trainings are delivered using modern simulators and a team of experienced professionals with extensive sea experience.

Groningen – After a period of preparation, the time has come to start courses in Ship Management, Bridge Resource Management and Engine Room Resource Management at our Groningen location, in a promising collaboration between Noorderpoort College and DRTC.

De Ruyter Training & Consultancy BV (DRTC) has been active in the field of maritime safety training since 1991. For many years, we have been providing training in cooperation with Safety Centre Zeeland (formerly Training Centre Vlissingen) for numerous shipping companies and offshore organizations in areas such as sea survival, fire fighting and prevention, first aid, and safe work procedures, including working and rescue at heights and in confined spaces.

A new, independent quality mark for ambitious providers of safety courses: on January 1, 2018, NIBHV officially launched the new certification. DRTC is the first training institute from Zeeland and the sixth in the Netherlands to achieve this NIBHV quality mark.

De herhalingsverplichting voor de STCW trainingen basisveiligheid, reddingmiddelen, snelle hulpverleningsboot en brandbestrijding voor gevorderden is ingegaan op 01-01-2017. Vanaf die datum moet een zeevarende aantonen dat de trainingen minder dan 5 jaar geleden zijn gevolgd. Het aantonen dient te gebeuren door middel van een certificaat.