Jul2019

Visit STC International to Chile

From 17 up to and including 21/6/2019, representatives of STC International visited its customers and relations in Chile.

STC International continued discussions with the municipality of San Antonio. The discussions were about the set-up of port training activities with stakeholders, according to the “Identification of Needs” study STC International carried-out last year in San Antonio. CFT Estatal San Antonio, the Port of San Antonio and the logistic organization COLSA also attended the meetings.

STC International travelled to Puerto Montt and Port of Chincui. Different stakeholders in the port community discussed the set-up of logistic training possibilities. Oxxean opened a new terminal in the Port of Chincui and hosted the meeting. With CFT Estatal Los Lagos the discussions were started based on the newly signed MoU. ONG Canales also participated in the meetings and discussion.

STC International and several stakeholders had discussions concerning logistics and transport education with the Ministry of Education and with the Ministry of Transport of Chile. This is in line with the plans of the Chilean government on ports and corridors. STC International is proud to be part of these important discussions.

 

 
Jul2019

Visit delegation Ports of Abidjan and San Pedro (Ivory Coast, West Africa)

On Monday 01 July 2019 a delegation from the Ports of Abidjan (represented by the Director-General Sié Yacouba Hien) and San Pedro (represented by the Director-General Hilaire Marcel Lamizana) visited STC.

Both ports are on the eve of change. The ports’ management structure is moving to a landlord port model creating port development companies. At the same time port rehabilitation and expansion plans are being planned.

In parallel to these developments the management is focussed on strengthening the workforce linked to the (near future) port activities.  

The aim of the visit was to share visions, knowledge and experiences about the future of work in the ports, and organisation of human capital development (education and training).

 

The visit was organised and hosted by STC International in cooperation with Erasmus University – Urban Planning and Transport.

 

For questions please contact our Area Manager Africa, Middle-East and India/ Mr Sander Wubbolts – S.M.Wubbolts@stc-r.nl
Jun2019

Signing of MoU CFT Región Los Lagos and STC International

On the 11th of June 2019, a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) for an unlimited period of time has been signed between the Centro de Formación Técnica Estatal de la Región de Los Lagos, Chile (“CFT Región Los Lagos”) and STC International, at the headquarters of STC International in Rotterdam and in the presence of Mrs. María Cristina Infante, ambassador of Chile in The Netherlands.
Jun2019

ECT Odessa

Last week STC International attended the ECT in Odessa. The ECT is a yearly returning event on education, training and crewing.
 
STC International had meetings and discussions with simulator manufactures such as Konsberg and V-step, Shipowners/managers such as Spliethoff, Stolt, Anglo Eastern and Colleague’s and partners in the education and Training environment.
 
It was a successful event which was worthwhile to visit.
 
Jun2019

Contract signed KBTU and STC International

KBTU and STC International signed a new contract for one year ( 2019-2020) with an option for another year (2020-2021).

The contract is for the management of KMA, the maritime faculty of KBTU.

KBTU and STC International are proud partners since 2012.

 

 
Apr2019

Manager System Certificate ISO 9001:2015

On Wednesday 17th of April Albert Bos received the official certificate ISO 9001:2015 from Michel Hoencamp, Quist Maritime Services.

The last six months STC International has been working hard to pass the audit.

Mar2019

IPC Corporate University

STC International and IPC Corporate University are in a long-term relationship regarding the improvement of the port operation training offering in Indonesia via train-the-trainer programmes and curricula development. A start has been made regarding the training of new trainers regarding didactical skills and knowledge, as well as curricula development for a number of operational courses in the port and terminal segment, which were identified as important in Indonesia.

 

Mar2019

Executive Programme Port of Thailand Authority

Organized by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, a delegation from PAT (Port Authority of Thailand) paid a visit to the Port of Rotterdam. Next to a general introduction to the port of Rotterdam and discussions regarding hinterland connectivity and digital business solutions, also a tour through the port of Rotterdam was organized by the Port of Rotterdam Authority. During this tour, STC International provided a presentation regarding capacity building and had subsequent fruitful meetings with the responsible HR staff of PAT regarding possible ways of collaboration in this regard.

Mar2019

Third Bilateral Maritime Forum Between The Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands

On 20 February 2019, the third Bilateral Maritime Forum Between The Republic of Indonesia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands was organized in Jakarta, Indonesia. In the morning, views on bilateral maritime cooperation were exchanged and future direction of the Bilateral Maritime Forum. In the afternoon, three sessions were organized for the relevant stakeholders regarding (1) maritime infrastructure, (2) capacity building, vocational training, research and education and (3) shipbuilding & maintenance, repair and overhaul. In the capacity building session, this was chaired by STC Nestra, were a presentation regarding capacity building by STC International in Indonesia was provided, as well as fruitful discussions about possible ways of collaboration with Indonesian education/training institutes in the fields of maritime.  
Mar2019

20th Annual JCMA (Joint Committee on Maritime Affairs) meeting, Manilla

On the 20th of March 2019, STC International was part of the Dutch delegation in Manilla during the 20th Annual JCMA meeting.

The JCMA ( Joint Committee on Maritime Affairs) is organized every year  to discuss maritime topics relating to STCW’78 as amended, the IMO white list and the European Union. The Netherlands is the only country who has such bilateral meeting.