ORGANISATION AND EXPERIENCE

Northern Marine Management is one of the largest investors in Marine Training within the UK and developing investment globally. Within our training policy we recognize that in today’s industry, training forms an integral part of the company’s operations. Therefore, the correct identification of training standards and training needs, plus the implementation of the appropriate training programs, form a significant contribution to improving overall efficiency and maintaining safety standards. Northern Marine Management's Training Objectives are to ensure all management and Marine crew receive the necessary training in order to:   Obtain the relevant knowledge, motivation and skills required to manage safely     Obtain the relevant knowledge and skills to perform their jobs to the required standards     Update and maintain personnel needs with regard to statutory industry training requirements     Implement appropriate client training programs     Maintain overall efficiency while achieving the required safety standards

COMMITMENT TO TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT OF PERSONNEL

Northern Marine Management are committed to the setting and implementation of training standards through our membership and involvement with the following establishments:   Recruitment and Training Forum of the Chamber of Shipping International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) As a registered training provider we are responsible for obtaining SMART funding, government assistance for training. SMART funding is split into 5 key areas: SMART 1 Training leading to a 1st certificate of competency under STCW ‘95     SMART 2 Training leading to a 2nd certificate of competency under STCW ‘95     SMART 3 Training for ratings and other specified seafarers undertaking MCA approved Shore-based training programs to develop and enhance their skills     SMART 4 Training for officers already holding merchant navy certificates of competency or service issued under STCW ’78, undertaking approved shore-based training programs in order to meet any extra requirements necessary for STCW ‘95     SMART 5 Ratings & experienced seafarers undertaking approved sea & shore-based training

IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES

The implementation of training programmes will consist of: Courses being arranged with leading establishments both in the UK and overseas   Training being conducted onboard Vessel/Rig   Training being conducted within Northern Marine Management's headquarters

VALUE FOR MONEY

With a budget of over £5 million being spent on training, it is an integral part of the training function that value for money is a major consideration when administering a training plan. As a result Northern Marine Management: Negotiates favourable rates for courses and hotel accommodation   Operates an integrated personnel system where qualifications and courses completed are recorded   Monitors and plans training requirements through automatically generated reports   Operates a personnel evaluation system which assists in determining training requirements       In accordance with, and support of it's policy of encouraging marine crew to obtain higher grade certificates of competence following the requisite statutory experience, requests for period(s) of study leave may be granted subject to alignment with the clients policy(s), operational constraints, and or the prior approval of the personnel superintendent, personnel manager or personnel/administration director.