Since 2006, when the SVITZER Salvage Academy was launched, we have conducted a number of successful courses. Students come from all walks of the maritime industry, from board to deckhand.

Here is an example of what our students say about us.

BIMCO
"In my view the greatest strength of the course setup is the adaptability of the course scenario – the course can with very limited adjustments be adapted to varying learning objectives, which may suit the different range of participants"

Anders Arfeld, Manager, Security and International Affairs Department BIMCO

Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz
"Realistic role play environment heightens motivation and learning effect"

Stephen Cross, Managing Director Maritime Institute Willem Barendsz

Maersk Training Centre
"The Svitzer Salvage Experience is an outstanding opportunity for all shipping professionals to gain an essential grasp of the crises and contractual aspects of salvage operations. An absolute must for all ship owners, operators, managers and masters, whether new to the industry or ‘Old Hands’, to study the management and impact of a shipping casualty under the supervision the world’s front running salvage company."

Claus Bihl, Managing Director Maersk Training Centre

Groupama Tranport
"Very interesting presentation. Video presentations were very useful. It was important to see what really happens in case of salvage operation. Presentations and hosting was very professional"

Steve Preston, Marine Hull Department Manager Groupama Tranport

Curacao Towage Comany
"It met the expectatoins and is highly recommended to be given in the Caribbean"

Augusting Diaz jr., Assistant General Manager Curacao Towage Company

Oy Gard (Baltic) Ab
“The course was very good and practical and gave a lot of new ideas and understanding of various aspects in a major incident/crisis situation. The table top exercise was very well arranged.”

Roberto Lencioni, Managing Director Oy Gard (Baltic) Ab

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
excellent content, good coverage of areas.

Jim Dickson - counter pollution and salvage officer

Bluewater Insurance
I would recommend this course to all people in the shipping business, the course was a positive experience and very well executed. All presenters were very competent.

Thomas Hagen - Claims & Underwriting

Nemi Forsikring ASA
I can safely say that I will send some of my collegues to attend some time in the future!
Thank you again for the splendid time in Svitzer's capable hands.

Christen Tischbein - Senior Claims Manager, Head of Marine Claims department.

What to know more? Contact us...

Feel free to contact course leader Henk Akse by mail or phone +31 255 56 26 66

Office Hours:
7:00 am - 8:00 pm PST