Offshore & Onshore Certifications
First Meridian's goal is to become an integral part of the Offshore community in the Guyanas, to ensure all workers will return safely back home to their families and friends.
Our company policy is to obtain the majority of our training center instructors from Surinam & Guyana. By hiring and training local professionals and experts, we strive to set the example.
courses, e.g. banksman slinger, confined space entry, and working at heights.
Hereby the list our courses offered
STCW:
Security Awareness
Medical First Aid
Medical Care
Combi MFA & MC
Advanced Fire Fighting
Advanced Fire Fighting refresher
H2S
Rigging & Slinging for riggers & Banksman
EHBO Red Cross
2.2A Offshore First Aid
2.2B Offshore First Aid
Helicopter Landing Officer
Helicopter Landing Officer
Helicopter Deck Assistant
Helicopter Deck Assistant
Limited Offshore Safety Training
MIST (OPITO 5312) e-learning + exam
First Aid
First Aid First Aid (RefresherRefresher
Working at Heights
Working at Heights Refresher
Manual Handling
Manual Handling Refresher
Fire Awareness
Fire Awareness Refresher
Boat Transfer
Confined Space Entry
Tailor Made Trainingen (upon request)
50+ online courses OHSA modules available
Courses
First Meridian has signed an MOU with STC International.
With this MOU, we will join forces on the road ahead.
Our main goal is to educate the local workforce, to obtain the knowledge and skills to be able to apply for jobs specifically in the Maritime and Offshore Industry.
Safe Working in Confined Spaces
Duration 1 day
The 1-day practical training Safe Working in Confined Spaces is intended for people who have to enter a Confined Space to perform their work. In order to do this in a safe way, they must understand the risks associated with this and know the measures that enable safe entry and work.
Gas Measurement training
Duration 1 day
The Gas Measurement training (Nogepa code 1.4) is intended for people who work at a mining installation and who are responsible for testing and measuring whether gas, oxygen and / or toxic substances are present. The participants are taught both in theory and in practice in the use of gas measuring and detection equipment, the interpretation of the measurement data and taking the correct actions.
H2S (NOGEPA 0.8)
4 hours 30 minutes
The H2S training (NOGEPA 0.8) lasts approximately 4 hours and is a safety training for personnel (onshore and offshore) who come into contact with H2S sensitive installations. In most cases this concerns employees from the oil and gas extraction industry, but this training is also suitable for employees who work in, for example, sewers, sewage treatment plants, manure processing and waste processing where H2S may be generated.
The aim of this training is to make participants aware of the risks in work environments where the deadly H2S (hydrogen sulphide) can be released.
Rigging & Slinging Riggers & Banksman
Duration 3 days
This 3-day practical Rigging & Slinging for Riggers & Banksmen training has been specially developed for operational personnel (Riggers & Banksman) who work on board ships and / or on oil platforms. All aspects of Rigging, Slinging and Mooring are covered in this training. The aim of this Rigging & Slinging training is to provide participants with knowledge and skills that increase the safety and efficiency of their work.
Banksman
Duration 3 day
The Banksman Offshore is a three-day hands-on training specially developed for operational personnel involved in lifting activities on board ships and / or on oil platforms. The aim of this Banksman training is that the participants, in collaboration with the crane operator, perform the lifting activities safely, responsibly and efficiently.
The Banksman training is certified. The certificate is valid for four years
Combi Medical First Aid and Medical Care
Duration 2 days
In this combination training, all components are covered as prescribed in STCW tables A-V / 4-1 (Medical First Aid) and 4-2 (Medical Care).
During this training the instructor deals with realistic situations that can occur on board. You learn to assess the situation and act accordingly. Guiding a medical evacuation is also part of the training program. Emphasis is on the practical skills of medical first aid and medical care on board.
STCW table A-V/4-1 (Medical First Aid) en 4-2 (Medical Care) '78 as ammended
Medical Care
Duration 3 days
This three-day Medical Care training is a training for the employee who is responsible for medical care on board. The international STCW convention sets legal requirements for the medical care provided on board ships. The person responsible for medical care on board is obliged to be in possession of a valid Medical Care certificate. During this training you will learn to provide medical care to the sick and injured on board.
STCW table A-V/ 4-2 '78 as ammended
Medical First Aid
4 hours
The two-day Medical First Aid training teaches you how to act quickly and efficiently in the event of accidents and illness on board. It is vital that persons on board ships are able to provide medical first aid to fellow crew members. The international STCW Convention sets legal requirements for this. Every officer is required to be in possession of a valid certificate.
STCW table A-V/4-1 '78 as ammended
Security Awareness (STCW)
Duration 1 day
The Security Awareness training is intended for all seafarers who are not directly charged with security duties according to the designated security duties. During this training, participants are taught how to respond to a safety risk. Consider reporting a security incident such as piracy, an armed robbery or attack. This training lasts 4 hours and is given on a day following the STCW Basic Training.
Security Awareness Training for all Seafarers STCW 10 (A-VI/6-1)
Advanced FiFi refresher
Duration 2 day
The Advanced Fire Fighting refresher (STCW) training is a two-day refresher training for people whose Advanced Fire Fighting certificate will soon expire.
The Advanced Fire Fighting Refrehser (STCW) training refreshes your skills to be able to lead the fire team during a fire and the communication that goes with it. The international STCW convention sets legal requirements for the role of a seafarer. Every officer on board must be in possession of a valid Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.
Advanced Fire Fighting
Duration 4 days
The Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW) is a four-day training for captains, mates and marine engineers aimed at the organization of fire fighting on board.
The Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW) training course teaches you skills to be able to lead the fire team and the communication that goes with it during a fire. The international STCW convention sets legal requirements for the role of a seafarer. Every officer on board must be in possession of a valid Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.
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