Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

HUET

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.

Unique floating training vessel at the quay

Lingepoort

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.

Safe training in realistic water conditions

Pool

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.

Who is it for?

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.

What You’ll Practice

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.

For Your Organization

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 with life rafts and water survival

Raft Basin

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.

Who is it for?

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.

What You’ll Practice

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.

For Your Organization

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.

Practical training with portable fire extinguishers

Small Fire Extinguisher Training Area

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

Theory and practice under one roof

Classrooms

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.

Enjoy a good meal and relax during your training days

Canteen

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.

Who is it for

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

For your organization

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.

Realistic training with helicopter hoist operations

Heli Hoist Raft Station

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.

Who is it for?

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.

What You’ll Practice

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.

For Your Organization

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.