Since 1983, the standard in maritime safety with a focus on real hands-on experience.

Pioneer in offshore and maritime training

De Ruyter has been active since the 1980s as one of the first training providers in offshore and maritime safety in the Netherlands. This experience is reflected in every aspect of what we do. We offer exceptional training for professionals, whether you work in the maritime sector (STCW), the global wind energy sector (GWO), the offshore industry (NOGEPA), or any other safety-focused sector.

Our training solutions are tailored to the evolving needs of the industry. We are committed to equipping professionals with the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to excel in their careers or to fulfil their role as a member of an emergency response organisation.

Whether you are an experienced professional looking to enhance your skills or an organisation aiming to strengthen your crew’s capabilities, DRTC is your trusted partner. Join us on this transformative training journey with De Ruyter Training & Consultancy, and together we will navigate towards a safer and more efficient maritime, offshore, and global wind energy industry.

Welcome aboard!

  • In-depth courses

    Given by experts from the field who have years of experience or are still working as professionals.

  • A professional organisation

    Our 40 years of experience are reflected in the professional approach of our courses and training programmes.

  • Trusted by companies for decades

    We value our reputation highly, so we focus on service and flexibility to meet your needs.

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Popular courses

STCW - Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Herhaling

2 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 1.066,00

STCW - Basic Training & Proficiency in Survival Craft (BST-PSCRB) Herhaling

3 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 1.139,00

STCW - Prof. in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB) Herhaling

2 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 827,50

STCW - Combi Refresher BST - AFF - PSCRB + FRB

5 days
Vlissingen
€ 2.283,00

STCW - PSCRB + FRB Herhaling

3 days
Vlissingen
€ 1.595,00

STCW - Combi Refresher AFF - PSCRB

4 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 1.549,00

STCW - Combi Refresher BST - AFF - PSCRB

4 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 1.549,00

STCW - Basic Safety Training (BST) Herhaling

2 days
Groningen, Vlissingen
€ 767,00
HUET

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

HUET

Prepared for the unexpected: train your survival skills in our HUET simulator.

High-quality facilities that make a difference

With the best resources and facilities at our disposal, we are able to offer training and courses of the highest quality.

BBM

Advanced training facility for shipboard fire-fighting

BBM

Designed in the form of a ship, this facility enables comprehensive training in every aspect of shipboard fire-fighting.

Full Mission Bridge Simulator

Navigation and ship handling in a lifelike environment

Full Mission Bridge Simulator

In collaboration with HZ University of Applied Sciences, we have access to an extensive range of maritime simulators. These high-tech systems make it possible to train realistic scenarios covering navigation, communication, engineering, and electrical systems.

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.

HUET

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.

Advanced training facility for shipboard fire-fighting

BBM

BBM: Realistic Training in Controlled Conditions

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.

Target Audience

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.

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What You Will Practice

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.

Interested in Using This Facility?

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.

Navigation and ship handling in a lifelike environment

Full Mission Bridge Simulator

The Full Mission Bridge (FMB) is an advanced simulator that enables participants to train realistic bridge scenarios. From ship navigation and maneuvering to communication and teamwork within the bridge crew, the FMB provides a complete learning environment for both routine and emergency situations.

What makes the FMB unique is the combination of authentic bridge instruments and high-quality visualizations, allowing trainees to experience lifelike situations in a safe setting. The simulator can be used independently or integrated with other systems, such as the engine room simulator or the GMDSS classroom, to create fully coordinated Full Mission exercises.

Who is it for

The FMB is used by ship officers, nautical students, and maritime or offshore teams who want to develop or refine their skills in navigation, decision-making, and team coordination.

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What you’ll practice

Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn to:

  • Navigate and maneuver under various conditions

  • Use bridge instruments such as radar, ECDIS, and conning displays

  • Apply bridge procedures and communicate with traffic control and other vessels

  • Work together, delegate tasks, and demonstrate leadership within a bridge team

  • Make decisions under pressure during emergency situations

  • Integrate operations with the engine room and GMDSS systems in full mission scenarios

For your organization

Would you like your team to train using realistic bridge scenarios or integrated full mission simulations?
Contact us — we’ll create a program tailored to your learning objectives.