Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) is helping Holland America Line and Seabourn Cruise Line to meet safety and regulatory requirements through in-house training courses tailored to the requirements of the companies the two cruise sompanies.
To deliver the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) syllabus on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), WTS has teamed up with sister company WSS.
Technical Sales Manager at HVAC-Refrigeration, Bjarne Snopestad, , WTS, said:
“Training capacity for specialist applications available in the market today is limited. As a result, cruise lines can struggle to source personnel with sufficient experience to operate and maintain vital equipment. This means they must provide training in-house in partnership with an expert supplier. Our ability to offer courses on specific subjects, tailored to their needs makes WTS a trusted partner for HAL.”
EPA course covers basic theory, including insight into main HVAC-R components and their functionality, system types, common operational problems and troubleshooting guidelines. Participants are also provided with a study guide to help them prepare for the closed-book test required by the EPA.
The welding training is designed to enable first and second engineers to evaluate welding work done during newbuilding, dry dockings and in service by flying squads and crew members.
Lance Camarena, Holland America Line and Seabourn, said:
“The Wilhelmsen training courses provide an ideal mix of high quality instruction, company-specific customization and flexible logistics, in perfect alignment with the high standards we seek to maintain on the premium and luxury ships of each brand. Feedback from the courses is generally very positive, with our attending personnel often asking for additional Wilhelmsen training in areas such as advanced HVAC-R, electrical instrumentation and automation.”
The courses also enable WTS to develop a closer relationship with HAL and Seabourn officers and shoreside personnel. This interaction provides insight into the operational approach and unique challenges facing HAL and Seabourn onboard and a clearer view of each brand’s needs for maintenance and service.
Source: Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions
