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The NOGEPA 0.5B Offshore Safety Introduction and Emergency Response Training Refresher is the mandatory refresher course for anyone working offshore or traveling by helicopter to offshore mining installations. The training refreshes essential knowledge and practical skills related to safety, emergency response, and survival at sea.
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IntroductionThis refresher course is intended for offshore personnel who already hold a valid NOGEPA 0.5A certificate. It ensures that participants maintain and update their understanding of safety regulations, emergency procedures, and rescue techniques applicable to offshore environments. The program includes both theoretical and practical training with realistic emergency scenarios.
ObjectiveUpon successful completion, participants will be able to:
Act safely during emergencies on offshore installations
Respond effectively to fire, evacuation, and water-related incidents
Perform their assigned roles responsibly during emergency procedures
Target GroupThe course is designed for offshore workers and visitors who need to renew their valid NOGEPA 0.5A certification.
Entry RequirementsParticipants must hold:
A valid Offshore Medical Certificate
A valid (non-expired) NOGEPA 0.5A certificate
Course ContentThe course includes both theoretical and practical sessions covering:
Review of offshore safety regulations
Helicopter safety and emergency procedures
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET)
Use of life jackets and survival suits
Sea survival techniques
Basic firefighting and evacuation procedures
CertificationParticipants who successfully complete the course receive the official NOGEPA 0.5B Basic Offshore Safety & Emergency Training Refresher certificate.
ValidityThe certificate is valid for 4 years.
Practical InformationDuration: 1 dayClass hours: 08:30 – 17:00Participants: maximum 12Accreditation: approved by NOGEPA (Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Association)
The day begins with a safety briefing covering helicopter flight procedures, including onboard conduct, emergency exits, and the use of immersion suits and lifejackets. This is followed by CA-EBS breathing exercises in shallow water, where participants learn to use the regulator and practice controlled breathing underwater. The practical session continues in the pool with helicopter escape drills—both dry and underwater—covering window removal, evacuation after capsize, and boarding the life raft.
Prepared for the unexpected: train your survival skills in our HUET simulator.
With the best resources and facilities at our disposal, we are able to offer training and courses of the highest quality.
Our training locations are specifically designed to optimize your learning experience. With modern facilities, realistic training environments, and centrally located centers in Vlissingen and Groningen, we offer a professional and comfortable setting where practice and safety come together.
A versatile and safe environment for realistic water training and evacuation exercises.
The perfect environment for theory sessions, preparation, and evaluation of practical training.
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.
Who is it for?
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.
What You’ll Practice
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.
For Your Organization
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.
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.
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.
Who is it for
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.
What you’ll experience
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.
For your organization
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.
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.
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.
Bas Gloudemans has been active in maritime safety training for many years. What began as a hobby—diving during HUET training—has grown into a passion for the maritime industry. After starting his career as an instructor and completing training as a safety specialist, Bas held various management positions at different training providers.
In addition to his dedication to safety training, the development of training centers both in the Netherlands and abroad has played a central role throughout his career. With experience from the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, Bas ultimately settled in what may well be considered the cradle of maritime education and training in the Netherlands: beautiful Zeeland.
Alongside his directorial responsibilities, Bas is still occasionally active as an instructor. After all, old habits die hard…
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.
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.
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 offshore personnel working in the oil and gas industry, including those attending BOSIET, T-BOSIET, FOET, HUET, and CA-EBS courses.
Generally, OPITO certificates are valid for 4 years (FOET before expiry). NOGEPA: basic safety training 4 years, specialised training 2 years. Please check the course page for exact validity.
Yes, a valid OGUK or NOGEPA medical certificate is usually required.
Courses are available in Dutch or English. Additional support is available upon request.
Bring valid identification, your medical certificate, swimwear, and a towel for pool sessions. PPE and rescue equipment are provided by DRTC.
Yes, certain theoretical and practical components can be conducted on-site, provided that the facilities meet the required standards.
In some cases, a FOET/refresher is no longer allowed and you may need to repeat (part of) the initial training. Contact us for advice. Call us at +31 118 463 382 or send an 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.