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Press Releases • Apr 04, 2018 11:16 BST
Peter Markwick is ESVAGT's first certified 5 grade boatman.
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You learn how to sail FRBs here…!
Press Releases • Feb 21, 2018 12:02 GMT
One of the major plusses of sailing the group 3 vessels is the experience you get in sailing Fast Rescue Boats (FRB).
Raising FRB competences
Press Releases • Nov 24, 2017 09:05 GMT
ESVAGT is investing significantly in strengthening and developing Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) sailing skills for its employees.
Safety and quality strengthened by developing boat handling competences
Press Releases • Apr 25, 2017 08:00 BST
“Whether the job is rescuing people in high seas or sailing wind technicians safely around an offshore wind farm, the skills of those on board the vessels are critical for ESVAGT's success. That is why we are mapping and developing the competences on board our vessels”, says Steffen Rudbech Nielsen, Head of Ship Management, Operations.
‘Esvagt Sigma’ and ‘Esvagt Alpha’ save 4 lifes at sea
Press Releases • Feb 28, 2017 16:39 GMT
This morning ‘Esvagt Sigma’ received a mayday from a small pleasure craft who was taking water in and had lost propulsion. ‘Esvagt Sigma’ was released from standby duties and send to rescue.
FRB certificate will ensure competence levels
Press Releases • May 17, 2016 12:43 BST
A systematic approach will ensure the optimal level of FRB sailing competence for all vessel crews.
West Gamma 25 years on: Facts, interviews, etc.
Press Releases • Aug 21, 2015 12:50 BST
Whilst being towed from the Norwegian sector, the accommodation platform, West Gamma, was hit by a violent storm on the 20th of August 1990.
West Gamma 25 years on: The rescue operation that set the future for ESVAGT
Press Releases • Aug 21, 2015 12:41 BST
On the night of the 21st of August 1990, ESVAGT rescued 46 people from the capsized accommodation platform, West Gamma. An operation that proved to be pivotal for ESVAGT.
West Gamma 25 years on: “It is not courage that saves lives – it is training”
Press Releases • Aug 21, 2015 12:26 BST
The rescue of the crew of the West Gamma is one of ESVAGT’s finest hours. These are the experiences of four key people from that August night 25 years ago.
Workshop gets a lift
Press Releases • Jun 04, 2015 07:24 BST
ESVAGT’s workshop is being optimised to improve operations, logistics, the environment and working environment – and to prime it for continued growth.
Versatile and seaworthy engineer responsible for the workshop
Press Releases • Oct 16, 2014 18:32 BST
Service Manager, Søren Westphal, is pleased to be part of a dedicated and committed ESVAGT.
‘Esvagt Aurora’ on the Discovery Channel
Press Releases • Apr 15, 2014 08:22 BST
The ESVAGT winter specialist is part of a series of theme programmes on extreme constructions on the Discovery Channel.
New procedure for boat handling
Press Releases • Apr 07, 2014 08:11 BST
Boating is the core competence in ESVAGT – now it is to be strengthened even further
Boat transfers have proven their worth
Press Releases • Apr 02, 2014 08:15 BST
The ESVAGT boat based crew change is a structured operation where dedicated crews and thoroughly trained personnel work together optimally. That is the explanation why the crew change vessels have achieved 5 and 13 years respectively without a single Lost Time Incident (LTI).
”Esvagt Contender” and ”Esvagt Observer” in rescue activity in the North Sea.
Press Releases • Sep 27, 2012 13:38 BST
A British fishing trawler took on water, and two ESVAGT vessels were the first to come to the rescue. Credit to the crews for good seamanship.