2021

NEWS RELEASE MCA coöperatie U.A formally established

On the 8th of July 2021, the MCA coöperatie U.A was formally established by its Founding Members N-Sea, TOS, Verbrugge Zeeland Terminals, STC Training & Consultancy (part of the STC Group) en Van der Vlist.

The MCA is a civil-military partnership that operates worldwide, innovates in a unique way, and shares in reciprocal manner personnel, equipment, knowledge/skills in a transparent, effective, and efficient way to find solutions for issues that contribute to the social resilience and safety of the Netherlands. the Kingdom and its allies. The MCA consists of Founding Members, Partners, and Associates. The cooperation is based in Dordrecht.

Originate

The MCA was created in 2018 in the context of the development of the Adaptive Armed Forces. ‘From defensive to adaptive’ has been an important motto for Defence wide since 2017.

The development of the Maritime Capacity Alliance responds to geopolitical developments and the strategic task (Staying Safe, Bringing Security, Connecting Safely) of Defence with the business community, social organizations, knowledge institutes, and national partners.

Since 2018, Defense has carried out various pilots in the field of strategic sea transport, training, knowledge sharing, and innovation together with the founding members and partners of the MCA. It was investigated where they can reinforce each other and how personnel, resources, and knowledge/skills can be deployed on a reciprocal basis. The pilots went so positively that it was decided to establish, further strengthen and expand the service portfolio of the MCA.

In 2020, the MCA was deployed operationally for the recovery of the NH90 helicopter near Aruba.

Unique

As chain partners we work together transparently, we build trust together, we innovate, we adapt processes to each other, we plan together, we learn, we have extra, and each other’s capabilities, and we improve our availability level and operating result and we grow as an individual partner and as an agile and future-proof alliance.

The results of the collaboration are so positive for all chain partners that the partnership will be expanded with several partners.

Interest or participation

Are you interested or do you want to know more, you can visit our website (www.maritimecapacityalliance.nl) or please contact:

Mr. Arno van Poppel (chairman MCA)
Mobile: +31(0)6-83639257
E-mail: a.vanpoppel@n-sea.com

You are also welcome (by appointment) at our office:

Wilgenbos 2 (fourth floor)
3311 JX Dordrecht
The Netherlands

TRANSPARENTLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A CLEANER AND SAFER NETHERLANDS
2021

Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya visits The Consulate of the Philippines in Rotterdam

Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya visited the Philippine Consulate General in Rotterdam on 2 June 2021 and was briefed by Consul General ad honorem Albert Bos on the programs and activities of the Consulate.
Apart from this, Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya and Consul General Bos spoke about the important maritime and nautical role of STC International in the Philippines. 
STC International thanks Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya and staff for their visit.
2021

Webinar: Prospects for PERLA Shipping in a Globalized World

We are pleased to invite you to our fourth webinar on Port Development in Indonesia on 24 March at 3 PM WIB (9 AM in The Netherlands) . The series is organized by the Indonesian Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and The Netherlands’ Ministry for Infrastructure and Water Management. STC facilitates the dialogue.

We will discuss the future of traditional ships in inter-island trade. Indonesia is preparing a new Presidential Decree on the Empowerment of Traditional (PELRA) shipping. Dr Son Diamar, who is one of the initiators of the decree, will provide us with an overview. Former Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Dr Indroyono Soeliso will speak about PELRA shipping and maritime tourism in Indonesia. Mr. Patrick Hooijmans and Frits Blessing represent The Netherlands and will speak about initiatives to upgrade the traditional fleet in Indonesia’s globalized world. The Indonesian Ambassador H.E. Mayerfas will join our webinar. 

Link for registration
Program overview
2021

Now live: First Online Courses for Maritime and Logistics Professionals

Our 24/7 digital learning environment is now ready for you! Our online courses for the Maritime & Offshore sector, Transport and Logistics and Operational Training for Ports and Terminals are now available on this website. 

With our online courses we support you with transfer of knowledge and skills for your professional and personal development. Knowledge that was not always accessible is now available for you. Wherever you are, what time zone you are in. You can find our online course overview here.

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2021

Sign up now: New online Port Management Programme on Digitisation

Together with partners, the Port of Rotterdam offers port professionals a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of the port industry via different training programs. With STC International a new online programme is developed to offer in-depth insight on the digitisation topic. The COVID-19 crisis has shown to which extent we are dependent on technology and digital solutions to keep our industries operational. This will undoubtedly give the digital transition new momentum in the years ahead.
2021

Study Digitalization in Ports Latam published

The study Digitalization in Ports in the Latin American (Latam) region, which was commissioned by the RBN Latam team and carried out by Holland House Colombia and STC International in Q4 last year, has been published by The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Check out the report here.

With about 80% of world trade carried by sea, ports are an integral part of the global economy as key enablers of international trade. Nevertheless, the negative impacts from port and maritime related activities cannot be overlooked. Particularly those sources resulting from the inefficiencies of port-related activities, which will generally result in congestion or sub-optimal energy consumption, among others. A smarter use of current infrastructure has received increased attention in port communities throughout the past years. With digital technologies as key enablers, a smarter use means to gain competitiveness and reduce inefficiencies, and therefore to reduce negative sustainability impacts. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital transformation trend gained further momentum.

With the Dutch expertise as a best practice in the port sector, the purpose of the study Port Digitalization in Latam is twofold. First, to assess the state of play of port digitalization in selected countries of the LATAM region, and second, it explored potential market opportunities for Dutch businesses in the field of port digitalization in Latam.

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2021

Video online: Webinar SMART Mindshift

On 13 January 2021 the fourth webinar was streamed by STC International focusing on the topic SMART Mindshift.

SMART Mindshift is a new programme developed by the Educational and Innovation Department of the STC Group. Part of the mission of SMART Mindshift is to bring Safety II concepts not only to the learners and trainers within the STC Group but also to associated companies from the private sector. SMART Mindshift is not solely about safety but also addresses efficiency in the workplace and how resilience, systems-thinking and positive psychology play a major role.

Interested? Please have a look here.

John Hutchins presented to you the concept of SMART Mindshift via a set of three videos followed by a live Q&A. John  is a former Captain with P&O European Ferries and joined STC-Group in 1999. Lead Facilitator, Trainer and Educator; globally, of instructors, trainers and assessors. Co-developer and Auditor of Port and Port Facility Security Plans in the Republic of South Africa in 2004. Senior Lecturer for the Harbour Pilot Training Project in the Republic of South Africa 2006-2012. E-Learning and curriculum developer for numerous projects.

Presently situated in the Innovation and Educational Development sector and co-creator of SMART Mindshift. Workshop leader and developer of curriculum for SMART Mindshift (Safety), in the subjects of Systems Thinking, Resilience and application of Safety II within STC Group as well as externally.

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2021

First Online Courses almost live

We are proud to announce that our 24/7 digital learning environment is almost ready. As of 15 January 2021 our first online courses for the Maritime & Offshore sector, Transport and Logistics and Operational Training for ports and terminals will go live on our website.

Online courses
With our online courses we support you with transfer of knowledge and skills for your professional and personal development. You can decide to enhance your knowledge and skills at your own pace, as part of your job or as a step forward in your career. A deeper understanding of your workflow will help you to comprehend operations better and decision making will become easier. You will work safer and more efficient and it generates confidence and reliability for you and your co-workers. How high do you set the bar for your future? Start your online learning journey with us.

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Check out the course overview here.

Try-out period
In the past months platforms have been tested and selected, models have been adjusted to align them with the digital requirements for our courses and trainings. As one of our external testers described:

“With these online courses I am able to keep developing the right set of skills for my professional job to work independently and collaboratively in the diverse and rapidly changing maritime and logistics sectors. By taking a practical approach and by getting access to latest innovative concepts  and practices, the courses allow me to keep developing my professional expertise.”