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Since the implementation of the Manila Amendments 2010, refresher training has become mandatory for the courses Basic Safety Training (BST), Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), and Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB). With the STCW Combi Refresher from DRTC, you can meet all these refresher requirements in one integrated training program. The course is practice-oriented, fully compliant with international STCW standards, and ensures that your certificates remain valid.
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IntroductionThe STCW Combi Refresher BST (Basic Safety Training) – AFF (Advanced Fire Fighting) – PSCRB (Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats) – FRB (Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats) is designed for seafarers who need to renew their existing certificates. Since the implementation of the Manila Amendments 2010, these courses are subject to mandatory five-year refresher training. This combined program ensures full compliance with the STCW Convention and maintains proven competence in personal safety, firefighting, rescue operations, and the use of fast rescue boats.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion of the STCW Combi Refresher BST – AFF – PSCRB – FRB, participants will possess the knowledge and skills required in basic and advanced firefighting, personal safety and social responsibility, survival at sea, and first aid on board. In addition, participants will be proficient in preparing, launching, and operating both survival craft and fast rescue boats.
Target groupThis course is intended for all seafarers serving on vessels subject to the STCW Convention and the Dutch Seafarers Act who need to renew their certificates for Basic Safety Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Fast Rescue Boats.
Entry requirementsParticipants must hold:
The relevant, valid basic or refresher certificates and a valid Certificate of Competence
A valid medical certificate for seagoing service
Good health and physical fitness to safely participate in practical exercises (including the use of breathing apparatus, confined space operations, and exposure to heat)
Course contentThe course focuses on practical exercises and realistic scenarios, including:
Survival at sea and conducting rescue operations
Preparation, embarkation, and launching of survival craft
Launching, maneuvering, and recovery of fast rescue boats
Fire prevention and firefighting, including the use of breathing apparatus
Organization, leadership, and execution of firefighting operations
CertificationUpon successful completion, participants receive the following certificates:
Proficiency in Basic Safety Training (BST) Refresher, STCW Reg. VI/1, Section A-VI/1, par. 2
Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Refresher, STCW Reg. VI/3, Section A-VI/3
Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSCRB) Refresher, STCW Reg. VI/2-1, Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-1
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (FRB) Refresher, STCW Reg. VI/2-2, Section A-VI/2, Table A-VI/2-2
ValidityFive years.
Course durationFive consecutive working days.
Number of participantsMinimum of 8 and maximum of 12 participants.
Course hours08:30 – 17:00 hours.
Course recognitionThis training is recognized by the Dutch government (Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate), the competent authorities of Belgium (EU), and the Marshall Islands.
On the first day, the morning will consist of a combination of theory and practical lessons on first aid on board ships.
In the afternoon, the focus will shift to theory and practical exercises related to survival at sea in emergency situations.
Deze dag ligt volledig in het teken van brandbestrijding op schepen. De kennis wordt in de ochtend weer op scherp gezet doormiddel van interactieve theorie en het delen van ervaringen. Ook wordt in de ochtend het gebruik van ademlucht besproken en klaar gemaakt voor het middagprogramma. De volledige middag zal bestaan uit verschillende praktische oefeningen zoals bewegingsleer, kleine blusmiddelen en gasbrand
Day two focuses on leadership and coordination during fire and rescue operations. After a brief theoretical session on Command & Control, participants conduct outdoor firefighting exercises. In the afternoon, they train inside a mock-up ship with a bridge, tackling wood-fueled fires and performing casualty rescues.
The third day centers on the free fall lifeboat and additional lowering procedures using conventional lifeboats. Participants practice safe entry, launching, and maneuvering under the supervision of experienced instructors.
This refresher course reinforces key theoretical knowledge and focuses on intensive practical training. Participants practice operating the jet boat, performing man overboard recovery procedures, and executing various search patterns under realistic conditions.
Designed in the form of a ship, this facility enables comprehensive training in every aspect of shipboard fire-fighting.
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.
Practice every step of a real FRB deployment under safe conditions — from launch to rescue.
Train realistically in the launch and operation of a davit lifeboat, and build confidence in performing evacuations.
Train realistically and safely in mustering, launching, and operating the lifeboat.
An agile inflatable rescue boat for realistic evacuation and rescue exercises.
A versatile and safe environment for realistic water training and evacuation exercises.
The ultimate training location for realistic water survival and life raft exercises.
Realistic training with portable fire extinguishers for small fire scenarios.
Intensive and realistic training in combating gas and liquid fires.
A four-level accommodation module from an oil rig, ideal for breathing apparatus exercises and complex emergency response training.
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.
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.
Who is it for?
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.
What You’ll Practice
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.
For Your Organization
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Who is it for
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.
What you’ll practice
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn to:
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
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.
Our experienced trainers challenge you to bring out the best in yourself. Our program coordinators are available to provide you with all information and to answer any practical questions regarding the training.
Wendy was born and raised in Tholen, a small town in the beautiful province of Zeeland, where she could always be found in and around the local waters. After completing her Maritime Officer training (1994–1998) at the Maritime Institute De Ruyter, she began her career with Wagenborg Shipping in Delfzijl. After several voyages as a maritime officer, she chose to focus on the deck officer side, advancing from third officer to first officer on various ships.
After meeting her future husband, Wendy decided to come ashore and joined Rijkswaterstaat, where she operated bridges and locks for 3.5 years. She was then given the opportunity to become a first aid instructor. After fifteen years working at two other companies, she found a new challenge at DRTC, where she can now combine her two passions: teaching and the water.
At DRTC, Wendy provides training in First Aid, Emergency Response (BHV), and Elementary First Aid (EFA) within Basic Safety. She also delivers part of the GWO courses and assists in other training programs, preparing to teach those independently in the future.
Outside of work, Wendy enjoys reading and practicing judo. She has earned her black belt in the sport and gladly shares her knowledge with others. With the same passion and enthusiasm, she hopes to inspire many participants in her role as an instructor.
Marcel is a true Vlissingen native, deeply connected to the fire service and to firefighting in both the industrial and maritime sectors. After completing his commercial studies, he devoted his career to sharing his knowledge and practical experience at the training center in Vlissingen, DRTC, and the Zeeland Safety Region. To achieve this, he obtained all relevant firefighting diplomas. Since 1999 (initially part-time and later full-time), he has been doing this work with great pleasure and passion. Together with his enthusiastic, skilled, and experienced colleagues, he provides courses in Basic Training/Advanced Fire Fighting as well as refresher courses in firefighting.
In addition, he regularly works on industrial sites to organize and supervise firefighting training sessions. When a client has a gap in their command officer schedule, Marcel steps in there as well. He also works on a project basis with clients to solve more complex issues.
In his free time, Marcel is active as a (core) instructor for the Zeeland Safety Region.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a professional firefighter, Waldo brings a wealth of practical knowledge to DRTC. His career began at the fire department, where he specialized in various disciplines, including firefighting diving, hazardous materials incident response, and shipboard firefighting – a field in which he has become a highly experienced instructor.
Waldo’s passion for the profession goes beyond the fire station: in recent years he has also served as a volunteer firefighter, continuing to apply his expertise to improve safety in his region.
His maritime experience stems from an internship on board a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea, where he gained valuable insight into life and work at sea – an experience that makes him particularly well-suited to delivering realistic and practice-oriented training in maritime fire and incident response.
With a no-nonsense mentality, a sharp eye for safety, and extensive hands-on experience, Waldo is a reliable and dedicated member of the DRTC team.
Born and raised in Zeeland, Michel de Pooter carries the sea in his heart. From a young age, his parents took him along on their sailing boat, instilling in him a deep-rooted love for the water and maritime life.
After completing his Maritime Officer training, Michel began his career as a 4th Officer with the cruise ships of Holland America Line. In the following years, he rose through the ranks to Staff Captain, gaining a wealth of experience in leadership and ship operations on board cruise vessels worldwide.
In 2025, Michel chose a new course: a shore-based position that allowed him to spend more time with his family while sharing his extensive hands-on knowledge with others. As Senior Maritime Instructor at DRTC, he delivers a variety of maritime training programs and is also regularly involved in the preparation and development of courses at the office.
Jorian Schut was born and raised in Bergen op Zoom, where he grew up surrounded by water. Through sea scouts and sailing he discovered his passion for the sea and adventure. After completing his Maritime Officer studies at HZ University of Applied Sciences in Vlissingen (2016–2020), he started his seafaring career in early 2021 as an officer on heavy lift vessels. For four years he sailed worldwide and gained extensive experience with ice navigation in the Arctic region.
In early 2024, Jorian decided to pursue a shore-based career. Having previously attended his own safety courses at DRTC, he returned with great memories of that time – this time as an Maritime instructor. Since then, he has been delivering nearly the full range of STCW training, simulation training and GWO programs at DRTC. In addition, he is actively involved in the development of new courses, ensuring the training offer remains relevant and of high quality.
His training style is hands-on, approachable and always focused on learning together. Jorian values the stories and experiences of participants, creating an environment where everyone learns from one another. For him, safety courses should never feel like a mandatory exercise, but rather like a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
With certifications such as Firefighting Crew Member (and currently training for Firefighting Commander) and practical experience in challenging maritime environments, Jorian has built a solid foundation. Looking ahead, his ambition is to further expand his role by delivering more courses, developing new programs and taking on greater leadership responsibilities within the organization.
Mathanje den Boer-Besemer is married and the mother of three wonderful boys. She was born in 1976 on a Dutch military base in Blomberg, Germany, where she spent most of her childhood. At an early age, she obtained all her swimming diplomas and immediately joined the DLRG (Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft). Around the age of fourteen, she also began assisting with teaching the youngest children.
Shortly before her seventeenth birthday, she returned to the Netherlands. There, she joined a local lifeguard association and completed her MDGO-AB education. However, she did not fully find her passion in this line of work. She started a university of applied sciences program to become a recreation officer but soon discovered that she is more of a doer than a thinker who sits in an office. This led her to switch to swim instruction, where she specialized in adapted sports. Building on this, she co-founded a foundation for people with medical limitations together with a friend, which she led for 25 years.
In the meantime, it became increasingly clear that the field of emergency services continued to attract her. She joined the Red Cross, became an instructor for both the Orange Cross and the Red Cross, and after five years of teaching the crew of KNRM station Hansweert, she herself became a crew member ten years ago. Since then, she has gained international experience, including an exchange in Croatia and training in Finland with Women in SAR.
Also ten years ago, Mathanje started working at DRTC as a first aid instructor. She greatly enjoys teaching and values the contribution she can make in the world of emergency services—whether with the Red Cross, Witte Kruis, the riot police, or the KNRM. For her, it is meaningful and rewarding work, and she hopes this is also reflected in her lessons.
Born and raised in Brabant (very close to Efteling), Emile spent around 18 highly adventurous and educational years as part of the military system. Qualified to operate in extended various disciplines and shaped by the rigorous “green” Methodology, he developed a keen ability to respond inventively and ad hoc to incidents under Spartan conditions, a skillset still tested in practice somewhere on the globe today.
Since 2018, he has combined this discipline with SOLAS, STCW, and hands-on maritime expertise, delivered with a touch of humor, sharing his knowledge during training sessions under the motto: “Train as you fight.” He mainly works at the DRTC site in Flushing, on-site at companies, and on board vessels (an honorary privilege!), though he started out at the Groningen-site.
As a hobbyist in MARCOM, he contributes to DRTC’s consistently strong performance (≥90%) on CBR exam results.
Key traits: No-nonsense, energetic.
Maarten Janse was born and raised in Zeeland and has a deep connection with the sea. After completing his Bachelor of Maritime Officer degree at the Maritime Institute De Ruyter (2002–2006), he began his career as a 4th officer on the cruise ships of Holland America Line. In the years that followed, he progressed to 1st officer and gained worldwide experience in ship navigation and maneuvering, delivering safety training to crew in various emergency roles, organizing emergency drills, and leading teams responsible for the maintenance of lifesaving appliances and fire detection, prevention, and firefighting systems.
In 2022, Maarten made the transition to a shore-based position, wishing to spend more time with his family while sharing his extensive hands-on experience with others. As a Senior Maritime Instructor at DRTC, he delivers training such as AFF, PST, PSCRB, FRB, ECDIS, GWO, and MCRM, as well as modules within ship management. His trainings are realistic, practice-oriented, and always linked to real-world situations. Maarten holds the certificate of competency as Master Mariner (all ships) and Firefighting Crew Member, and is a certified CAE MCRM instructor, making him a specialist in maritime incident response and teamwork.
Maarten has a strong passion for sharing knowledge. As a black belt holder in Kyokushin karate, he enthusiastically taught both youth and adults for many years. That same energy, dedication and attention to the participant characterize his approach in every training he delivers.
As a native of Limburg, he developed a passion for the sea at a young age, which led him to complete the MBO program Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch, All Ships at Scalda College in Vlissingen. After a short period at sea, working in various ranks and on different vessels, he chose a shore-based career in search of greater stability.
Following several shore-based positions, he joined De Ruyter Training & Consultancy in February 2025 as a Maritime Instructor for both STCW and GWO training. He finds great satisfaction in seeing participants successfully complete their training and highly values the camaraderie among his colleagues.
DRTC provides a wide range of accredited safety courses for the maritime, offshore, wind and industrial sectors.
See the current course overview on our website or contact drtc@drtc.nl for advice on the right training for your needs.
For seafarers and maritime professionals who must comply with international STCW requirements.
Yes, our STCW courses are recognised by the Dutch flag state (the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate – ILT). Each certificate includes the relevant STCW reference, ensuring international recognition.
We offer Basic Training (BT), Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF), Medical First Aid (MFA), Medical Care (MC), Proficiency in (Fast) Rescue Boats (PSCRB/FRB), and Security Awareness/Designated Duties.
Most STCW certificates must be renewed every 5 years (depending on the module and sea time requirements). Check the course page for exact details.
Yes, a valid maritime medical certificate is mandatory for participation.
Bring valid identification, a medical certificate (mandatory), and swimwear/towel if the course includes a pool module. PPE and rescue equipment are provided by DRTC.
Courses are available in Dutch or English. Additional support for reading difficulties can be arranged on request.
You will receive a digital and/or physical certificate in compliance with STCW standards. The format may vary by course.
Not required, but possible. Call us for advice or available options at +31 118 463 382 or email drtc@drtc.nl.
You can cancel your booking by contacting us via email or phone. For open enrolment courses you may cancel free of charge up to 5 working days before the start. For customised training you may cancel free of charge up to 14 working days before the start. If you cancel within those deadlines the full course fee will be invoiced.
Visit our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page for more information, or contact us at +31 118 463 382 or email drtc@drtc.nl.
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