Maersk Training completes £750,000 refurbishment

The final phase of the Portlethen training centre was an advanced firefighting facility that can provide a full suite of accredited emergency response training for offshore, marine and industrial firefighting teams, Maersk says.

“During the first phase of upgrades last year, Maersk Training installed a larger pool, a bespoke work at height and confined space training unit, a first aid simulator and a dedicated basic technical training simulator,” the firm says. “The investment ensures the centre meets the needs of the North Sea workforce as it looks to the energy transition while enhancing its legacy service offering to the oil and gas sector.”

Delegates at the centre can be placed in realistic fire and helicdeck emergency scenarios, said UK operations manager Callum Dewar.

“They will undertake extensive training in planning, system and controls, personal protective equipment and any potential hazards during emergency response,” he said. “During the courses they will be taught to efficiently manage any HSE risks, as well as how best to communicate effectively with teams.”