Does Training Make You Competent Offshore? If you work offshore and have asked whether completing a training course makes you competent in your role, you are asking exactly the right question. Does training make you competent offshore? The short answer is no. Training is a vital step, but it does not make you competent on…
What Does CPD Mean for Your MTCS Certificate and Offshore Career? If you hold an MTCS Certificate of Competence, or you are working towards one, understanding your CPD offshore competence certificate and what it means in practice is an important part of managing your career. Continuing Professional Development, commonly known as CPD, is a structured…
AUV Competence Explained: What Operators, Supervisors and Clients Need to Know Autonomous Underwater Vehicle work is growing rapidly across offshore, renewables and survey operations. However, expectations around AUV competence are often misunderstood. As systems evolve, competence requirements also change. Operators, supervisors and clients must understand what safe and compliant AUV operations now involve. This article…