Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions and Wilhelmsen Ships Service provide specialist training for Holland America Line and Seabourn

News Release Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS August 8, 2012

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Oslo,
August 8, 2012. Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) is helping leading
cruise lines Holland America Line (HAL) and Seabourn Cruise Line to meet
regulatory and safety requirements through in-house training courses tailored to
the requirements of the companies’ respective passenger
vessels.
WTS
has teamed up with sister company Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) to deliver the
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) syllabus on Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) and a basic marine refrigeration
training programme, as well as providing training in onboard welding inspection
techniques.
Bjarne Snopestad, Technical Sales
Manager, HVAC-Refrigeration, 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.”
The
EPA training course covers basic theory, including insight into main HVAC-R
components and their functionality, system types, common operational problems
and troubleshooting guidelines. The students are also given 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
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HVAC-R training is delivered by WTS
in Gothenburg, Sweden while the Welding and EPA/Basic refrigeration training is
conducted by WSS in HAL’s Manila and Rotterdam training centres. In
2012 WSS will deliver regular courses in Rotterdam and Manila and will hold
additional HVAC-R courses for both HAL and Seabourn at WTS’ training centre in
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