Landmark change for remote training and certification, as OTG updates UK MCA Approved Tanker Courses for Global Audience

As the MCA has made this concession permanent, Ocean Technologies Group has revised its STCW Basic Oil & Chemical, Basic Liquefied Gas, Advanced Oil, Advanced Chemical and Advanced Liquefied Gas tanker e-learning courses to include new tanker firefighting theory modules which cover the MCA syllabus and offer certification to a much wider audience globally.

“The fact that our updated tanker courses have UK MCA approval is good news for seafarers everywhere. Existing firefighting certificates from a long list of countries will now be accepted by the MCA, which, when combined with our e-learning and its practical exercises, will make the highly regarded and highly respected MCA tanker training certificate available to seafarers, regardless of where they are based.” said Steven Gosling, OTG’s Global Manager, Courses and Certification.

“We know that there is a shortage of tanker officers in our workforce and this development will provide both seafarers and their employers with an additional, flexible route towards gaining their tanker endorsement.” He continued.

The Tanker courses can be taken through an Ocean Learning Platform subscription or via pay as you go options from the online OTG shop.

OTG are hosting a free online masterclass on the courses and certification process on Thursday 24^th see oceantg.com for details.