West Group

The West Group was the first company in the Offshore Industrial Training sector in Brazil to be certified in accordance to ISO 9001:2000 and being audited by the ABNT at this time. Recently has obtained its re-certification (ISO 9001:2008) by a renowned international agency DNV. Undoubtedly, the privilege to be recognized by both is something that... makes reference to our company with regarding to compliance of technical standards, which certifies the quality of the training offered. The West Group has the certification of the DPC - Department of Ports and Coasts/ Brazilian Navy, for the course of CBSP (Security in Platform Basic Course), and also for the course of GMDSS - Maritime Safety and Aid Global System. Both courses, recognized in the entire world, are also accepted by Petrobras and certified by the Panamanian Maritime Authority. The West Group is associated with NFPA - National Fire Protection Association, a world authority on fire prevention, fire fighting and procedures for work with high risk. The reference to West Group is IMO - International Maritime Organization, and the STCW-95, which is an international training standard for seafarers. Our Training Center and courses are recognized and accredited by the: Panama, Marshal and Liberia Maritime Authority, thus it is regularly inspected by this well-known and respected authority.Read More