Today, 1st July, is the enforcement date for Port State Control to ensure full compliance with STCW Security Training.
All personnel employed or engaged in any capacity, on board ships required to comply with the ISPS Code, must now hold an STCW Security Certificate of Proficiency at a level commensurate with their duties. For the first time, this applies to all hotel and concession staff, as well as seafarers.
Over 6,000 individuals from 104 countries have now undertaken Marlins STCW Security courses to ensure they obtain their STCW Security certificate.
Holland America Line has implemented Marlins’ online solution for UK MCA approved Security Awareness Training across their entire fleet and shore locations.
V.Ships, Silversea, Steiner and many other companies have also opted to use Marlins’ STCW Security training – selecting from our Liberian, IOM and UK MCA approvals.
Click here to choose your appropriate course and obtain your Marlins STCW Certificate of Proficiency.
We have recently completed filming of a new training video on navigational safety, covering themes such as passage planning, bridge resource management and working with pilots.
Filming took place over 3 days, on board the CSCL VENUS, between Felixstowe and Rotterdam.
Thank you very much to Captain Gavryov and his crew for welcoming us on board and supporting us throughout.
As the compliance deadline of Wednesday 1st July fast approaches, our client Genesis Personnel are very busy running Marlins STCW Security training at their Approved Test Centres. Moira Murawiecka of Genesis Personnel explains:
“It’s been a busy month here at Genesis Personnel as we have been running multiple ship security duties/awareness courses and tests ahead of the 1st July deadline. Seafarers requiring these courses must have them completed by this date to ensure they meet the new regulations. The STCW Code as amended by the Manila amendments (2010) contains new requirements regarding security training. This training is required by all personnel employed or engaged onboard ships to which the ISPS Code applies. These regulations came into force on 1st January 2012. However, Port State Control officers have been requested by the IMO not to enforce these regulations until 1st July 2015, which is now fast approaching! To get qualified to meet these regulations don’t delay, book today!”
Click here for more information about our STCW Security eLearning courses with 3 flag approvals.
https://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.png00darrenhttps://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.pngdarren2015-06-11 16:39:592015-06-11 16:39:59Marlins STCW Security Training | June 2015
On board HAL’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship – new ATC audited June 2015.
We are delighted to welcome Holland America Line’s ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam, as Marlins’ first on-board Approved Test Centre. The audit was successfully completed in Italy on Monday 1st June.
Holland America Line have adopted Marlins’ STCW Security Awareness training course with UK MCA Approval to ensure compliance before the enforcement date of 1st July.
Click here for more information about our STCW Security eLearning courses with 3 flag approvals.
https://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.png00darrenhttps://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.pngdarren2015-05-26 09:44:392015-05-26 09:44:39Three new Marlins Approved Test Centres | May 2015
We’re very excited to be rolling out our new logo this week. You may have seen it at the top of our main website.
The decision to change our logo comes as we enter our 21st year of business. The previous Marlins’ logo has served us very well over the past twenty years, however, it is now time for a more fresh and modern appearance.
Over the coming weeks, you’ll see our new logo and colours appearing on everything from our Marlins Online Test Platform, Online Shop and Learning Platform, to our social media channels*, Helpdesk and, of course, our English language and e-learning certificates.
All certificates issued before the logo change will remain valid. The only exception to this is Marlins STCW Security certificates issued under our SMNO flag approval, which expired on 31st December 2014.
Approved Test Centres are requested to contact us to update their details and order replacement signs and certificates for their offices.
If you have any questions regarding our rebranding, please contact us via support.marlins.co.uk.
Low sulphur fuel management is required by MARPOL Annex VI. On 1st January 2015, the sulphur limit of fuel oil used by vessels within Emission Control Areas will be reduced from 1% to 0.10%. Port State Control are enforcing these limits using a variety of techniques including “Sniffing Technology” deployed on bridges and drones as well Port State Control Inspections.
Failure to comply with the regulations could result in vessel detention or prosecution. Cases have been reported of accidental contamination where a relatively small amount of heavy fuel oil commingled with low sulphur content to exceed minimum sulphur levels.
To help ensure your crew are aware of the issues involved in changing over to low sulphur fuel, Marlins have developed an eLearning course that covers:
the rules and requirements for low sulphur fuel
the factors to consider when planning to switch from Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
Marlins Test Platform (http://marlinstests.co.uk/) is currently down for maintenance and will be available again from 17:30 (GMT) on 10th September. We apolgise for any inconvenience.
We are delighted to welcome three new Approved Test Centres in India to our network. Bibby Ship Management have had two offices successfully audited, the Sir Derek Bibby Maritime Training Centre in Mahim, west Mumbai and their office in Andheri, east Mumbai.
AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies have also had their office in successfully audited in Central Business District, Belapur, Mumbai. All three audits were carried out by Captain Robert Vaz.
Contact us if you are interested in joining the Marlins Approved Test Centre Network.
Andy Muirhttps://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.pngAndy Muir2014-04-20 13:46:102014-04-20 13:46:10Three new Marlins Approved Test Centres
We are now delighted to announce that the Marlins STCW titles, “Security Awareness” (STCW VI/6 p4) and “Security Duties” (STCW VI/6 p6), have now been approved by the UK MCA. Both courses offer a variant for seafarers (deck and engine) and a variant for cruise ship staff (hotel and other departments).
The MCA approval permits home study of course material, but assessments for MCA certification must be undertaken at one of our global network of Marlins’ Approved Test Centres (ATCs). There are now approximately 150 ATCs across 30 different countries; any third party agency or company may choose to apply to undergo a Marlins audit and join the network.
Marlins Security eLearning, approved by the Government of Liberia, has now been available for some months. This new approval offers an alternative means for gaining certification.
Andy Muirhttps://marlins.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2016/07/marlins_logo-2-300x132.pngAndy Muir2014-04-16 15:45:252014-04-16 15:45:25Marlins Security eLearning is now available with UK MCA Certification
STCW Security compliance deadline | 1st July 2015
Today, 1st July, is the enforcement date for Port State Control to ensure full compliance with STCW Security Training.
All personnel employed or engaged in any capacity, on board ships required to comply with the ISPS Code, must now hold an STCW Security Certificate of Proficiency at a level commensurate with their duties. For the first time, this applies to all hotel and concession staff, as well as seafarers.
Over 6,000 individuals from 104 countries have now undertaken Marlins STCW Security courses to ensure they obtain their STCW Security certificate.
Holland America Line has implemented Marlins’ online solution for UK MCA approved Security Awareness Training across their entire fleet and shore locations.
V.Ships, Silversea, Steiner and many other companies have also opted to use Marlins’ STCW Security training – selecting from our Liberian, IOM and UK MCA approvals.
Click here to choose your appropriate course and obtain your Marlins STCW Certificate of Proficiency.
Latest Vessel Filming | June 2015
We have recently completed filming of a new training video on navigational safety, covering themes such as passage planning, bridge resource management and working with pilots.
Filming took place over 3 days, on board the CSCL VENUS, between Felixstowe and Rotterdam.
Thank you very much to Captain Gavryov and his crew for welcoming us on board and supporting us throughout.
© Chris Pearsall Photography 2015
Marlins STCW Security Training | June 2015
All Marlins Security Courses are Flag Approved
As the compliance deadline of Wednesday 1st July fast approaches, our client Genesis Personnel are very busy running Marlins STCW Security training at their Approved Test Centres. Moira Murawiecka of Genesis Personnel explains:
“It’s been a busy month here at Genesis Personnel as we have been running multiple ship security duties/awareness courses and tests ahead of the 1st July deadline. Seafarers requiring these courses must have them completed by this date to ensure they meet the new regulations. The STCW Code as amended by the Manila amendments (2010) contains new requirements regarding security training. This training is required by all personnel employed or engaged onboard ships to which the ISPS Code applies. These regulations came into force on 1st January 2012. However, Port State Control officers have been requested by the IMO not to enforce these regulations until 1st July 2015, which is now fast approaching! To get qualified to meet these regulations don’t delay, book today!”
Click here for more information about our STCW Security eLearning courses with 3 flag approvals.
New Approved Test Centre: Nieuw Amsterdam!
We are delighted to welcome Holland America Line’s ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam, as Marlins’ first on-board Approved Test Centre. The audit was successfully completed in Italy on Monday 1st June.
Holland America Line have adopted Marlins’ STCW Security Awareness training course with UK MCA Approval to ensure compliance before the enforcement date of 1st July.
Click here for more information about our STCW Security eLearning courses with 3 flag approvals.
Three new Marlins Approved Test Centres | May 2015
We are delighted to welcome three new Approved Test Centres to our network:
Contact us if you are interested in joining the Marlins Approved Test Centre Network.
New Year, New Branding!
We’re very excited to be rolling out our new logo this week. You may have seen it at the top of our main website.
Over the coming weeks, you’ll see our new logo and colours appearing on everything from our Marlins Online Test Platform, Online Shop and Learning Platform, to our social media channels*, Helpdesk and, of course, our English language and e-learning certificates.
All certificates issued before the logo change will remain valid. The only exception to this is Marlins STCW Security certificates issued under our SMNO flag approval, which expired on 31st December 2014.
Approved Test Centres are requested to contact us to update their details and order replacement signs and certificates for their offices.
If you have any questions regarding our rebranding, please contact us via support.marlins.co.uk.
* Remember, you can find and follow Marlins on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Issuu, Vimeo, Google+ and YouTube
Low Sulphur Fuel Change-Over eLearning
Low sulphur fuel management is required by MARPOL Annex VI. On 1st January 2015, the sulphur limit of fuel oil used by vessels within Emission Control Areas will be reduced from 1% to 0.10%. Port State Control are enforcing these limits using a variety of techniques including “Sniffing Technology” deployed on bridges and drones as well Port State Control Inspections.
Failure to comply with the regulations could result in vessel detention or prosecution. Cases have been reported of accidental contamination where a relatively small amount of heavy fuel oil commingled with low sulphur content to exceed minimum sulphur levels.
To help ensure your crew are aware of the issues involved in changing over to low sulphur fuel, Marlins have developed an eLearning course that covers:
Essential Maintenance (10th September 2014)
Marlins Test Platform (http://marlinstests.co.uk/) is currently down for maintenance and will be available again from 17:30 (GMT) on 10th September. We apolgise for any inconvenience.
Three new Marlins Approved Test Centres
We are delighted to welcome three new Approved Test Centres in India to our network. Bibby Ship Management have had two offices successfully audited, the Sir Derek Bibby Maritime Training Centre in Mahim, west Mumbai and their office in Andheri, east Mumbai.
AIMS Institute of Maritime Studies have also had their office in successfully audited in Central Business District, Belapur, Mumbai. All three audits were carried out by Captain Robert Vaz.
Contact us if you are interested in joining the Marlins Approved Test Centre Network.
Marlins Security eLearning is now available with UK MCA Certification
We are now delighted to announce that the Marlins STCW titles, “Security Awareness” (STCW VI/6 p4) and “Security Duties” (STCW VI/6 p6), have now been approved by the UK MCA. Both courses offer a variant for seafarers (deck and engine) and a variant for cruise ship staff (hotel and other departments).
The MCA approval permits home study of course material, but assessments for MCA certification must be undertaken at one of our global network of Marlins’ Approved Test Centres (ATCs). There are now approximately 150 ATCs across 30 different countries; any third party agency or company may choose to apply to undergo a Marlins audit and join the network.
Marlins Security eLearning, approved by the Government of Liberia, has now been available for some months. This new approval offers an alternative means for gaining certification.
To purchase the course visit our shop.