On Wednesday 13 March 2024 First Secretary, Embassy of Japan Mr. Atsushi Saga, toured the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) Training Centre in Chaguaramas. He was accompanied by Mr. Kosuke Sano (Ph.D.), Director, Fisheries & Aquaculture International Co, Ltd., Mr. Akira Toda, Furuno Electric, Ms. Danielle Mangrey, Economic Cooperation Programme Coordinator, and Maria… Continue reading Japanese Embassy visit’s CFTDI
Author: Emile Jobity
Career Day School Visits
Career day presentations feature the exhibition of seafood technology courses, with a special emphasis on the appeal of processing value-added products and the significance of safety and safety training within the maritime industry. The six schools visited during the months September to December 2023 are ASJA boys, Egypt Village Government Primary School, Point Fortin Government… Continue reading Career Day School Visits
JICA visit’s CFTDI
On Wednesday 29 November His Excellency Yutaka Matsubara, Ambassador of Japan, toured the Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) Training Centre in Chaguaramas. He was accompanied by Mr. Atsushi Saga, First Secretary and other members of the Embassy’s Economic Cooperation Section. During his visit, Ambassador Matsubara met with Ms. Willa Guy-Straker, CFTDI Principal, Ms.… Continue reading JICA visit’s CFTDI
OIL, GAS, CHEMICAL TANKER FAMILIARIZATION
COURSE OUTLINE Oil Tankers: Types of oil tankers Petroleum properties & hazards Cargo containment Tanker operations Marine pollution Safety Gas & Chemical Tankers Tank environmental control Cargo containment Emergency operations COURSE CERTIFICATE Upon successful completion of the course through a written report and examination, candidates will receive a Certificate of Participation attesting to the fact that the… Continue reading OIL, GAS, CHEMICAL TANKER FAMILIARIZATION
OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
COURSE OUTLINE Describe the working principles of two-stroke and four-stroke outboard engines Maintain fuel, cooling, electrical, and lubricating systems of marine outboard engines. Disassemble and re-assemble outboard engines Assemble and disassemble marine outboard transmission and marine outboard propellers Troubleshoot and diagnose simple mechanical problems affecting two (2) and four (4) stroke outboard engines Read and… Continue reading OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
RATINGS FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH (ENGINEERING RATING CATEGORY II)
COURSE OUTLINE The marine diesel engine Lubrication and lubricating systems Cooling systems Fuels and fuel systems Air supply systems/scavenging Pumping systems Introduction to hydraulic machinery Power transmission Instrumentation and automation Refrigeration practice Ship construction and naval architecture Electrical practice Steam engineering practice Domestic auxiliaries Watch keeping Marine pollution and control Machine shop practice COURSE CERTIFICATE… Continue reading RATINGS FORMING PART OF AN ENGINEERING WATCH (ENGINEERING RATING CATEGORY II)
MEDICAL FIRST AID (RE-VALIDATION)
COURSE OUTLINE Immediate action First aid kit Body structure and function Toxicological hazards abroad ship Examination of patient Spinal injuries Burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries Medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia and cold exposure Radio medical advice Sterilisation Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia This course… Continue reading MEDICAL FIRST AID (RE-VALIDATION)
MEDICAL FIRST AID
COURSE OUTLINE Immediate action First aid kit Body structure and function Toxicological hazards abroad ship Examination of patient Spinal injuries Burns, scalds and effects of heat and cold Fractures, dislocations and muscular injuries Medical care of rescued persons, including distress, hypothermia and cold exposure Radio medical advice Sterilisation Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia This course… Continue reading MEDICAL FIRST AID
ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE PREVENTION (RE-VALIDATION)
COURSE OUTLINE Safety and Principles Theory of Fire Fire Prevention Fire Detection Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems COURSE CERTIFICATE Upon successful completion of the course, determined by the instructor, the candidates will receive a certificate in accordance with Section A-V1/1 Paragraph 2 of the STCW Convention. This course emphasizes the participant’s ability to communicate, take command, and… Continue reading ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE PREVENTION (RE-VALIDATION)
ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE PREVENTION
COURSE OUTLINE Safety and Principles Theory of Fire Fire Prevention Fire Detection Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems COURSE CERTIFICATE Upon successful completion of the course, determined by the instructor, the candidates will receive a certificate in accordance with Section A-V1/1 Paragraph 2 of the STCW Convention. This course emphasizes the participant’s ability to communicate, take command, and… Continue reading ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING & FIRE PREVENTION