DRTC provides a wide range of accredited safety courses for the maritime, offshore, wind and industrial sectors.

• STCW – including Basic Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft (PSCRB/FRB), Medical First Aid, Medical Care and Security Awareness.
• GWO – Basic Safety Training (BST) and individual modules such as Working at Height, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Sea Survival and Enhanced First Aid.
• NOGEPA – Basic Offshore Safety, Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET), Sea Survival, Fire-fighting and specialised refresher courses.
• BHV/First Aid/VCA – Basic and refresher courses in Emergency Response, First Aid and Safety Certification for all 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

Not required, but possible. Call us for advice or available options at +31 118 463 382 or email drtc@drtc.nl.

BHV (company emergency response) is not legally mandatory on Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten as it is in the Netherlands. However, employers are required to ensure a safe working environment, including first aid, fire safety and emergency procedures. On Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands), the Arbowet BES applies, which includes similar safety obligations. In practice, BHV or equivalent safety training is strongly recommended and often required by employers, clients or insurers.

DRTC (De Ruyter Training & Consultancy) provides practical BHV and safety training in the Caribbean, focused on realistic scenarios such as fire response, accidents and evacuation. With DRTC training, organizations on Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Maarten and Aruba ensure well-prepared personnel and meet applicable safety expectations.

Based on Artikel 5 Annuleringen

1. DRTC applies cancellation terms when cancelling training courses. A distinction is made between “open courses” and “customized courses.” A quotation is always provided for customized courses.

2. Customized courses can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 working days before the start of the course.

3. For cancellations of customized courses made 14 working days or fewer before the start of the course, 100% of the course fee will be charged.

4. Open courses can be cancelled free of charge up to 5 working days before the start of the course.

5. For cancellations of open courses made 5 working days or fewer before the start of the course, 100% of the course fee will be charged.

6. Open courses can be rescheduled free of charge up to 2 working days before the start of the course.

7. If a participant fails to attend at the start of the course, 100% of the course fee will be charged.

In mutual agreement, additional options may be considered beyond those stated in these terms.

Contact us at +31 118 463 382 or email drtc@drtc.nl.