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New STCW Online Computer Based Training by HELMEPA and SQLearn approved by Cyprus Maritime Administration

The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA), one of the most impactful environmental organizations, and SQLearn, the specialized maritime online training

provider, proudly announce that the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) online training offered in the context of their collaborative effort has received approval by the Cyprus Maritime Administration.

Three STCW courses on safety and security onboard, designed and developed by SQLearn (HELMEPA member), are available online with Computer Based Training (CBT) under the certified Maritime Training Center of the awarded HELMEPA Academy.

This marks a groundbreaking milestone, as these are the first-ever STCW courses approved by the Cyprus Maritime Administration to be delivered exclusively via e-learning.

In the context of this unique collaboration, parts of the proceedings are offered to support HELMEPA’s mission “To Save the Seas”.

“HELMEPA is constantly looking for ways to assist seafarers in their duties, enhancing safety, security, pollution prevention and environmental awareness on board. The access to e-learning STCW courses allows seafarers to acquire the necessary quality and certified training whenever and wherever they are, while also supporting HELMEPA’s training and awareness raising initiatives”, said Olga Stavropoulou, Director General of HELMEPA. “We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Cyprus Maritime Administration in yet another training field, providing our members with top quality and modern training services”, she added.

“This groundbreaking achievement offers a new experience in STCW training, as it allows seafarers, cruise ship and yacht crews to remotely complete STCW training required to be qualified individuals and join vessels, thus saving time and money and not disrupting their careers,” noted Spyridon Gkoumas, CEO of SQLearn. “Leveraging SQLearn’s more than 10 years of innovation in maritime training, the STCW training can be completed exclusively online, from home or even on board, presenting a significant benefit, especially when considering the limitations of traditional on-site educational resources for seafarers”.

The STCW Basic Safety courses that are currently offered through the HELMEPA-SQLearn collaboration include:
• Security Awareness Training for all Seafarers, STCW Section A-VI/6-1
• Designated Security Duties, STCW Section A-VI/6-2
• Ship Security Officer (SSO), STCW Section A-VI/5