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16/09/2026

⚙️ Modern Low-Speed Engine Training at Novikontas

Marine engineers, ETOs and other maritime professionals train on RT-flex and WinGD low-speed engine platforms through a combination of technical theory and practical simulator exercises.

The training covers engine operation, monitoring, control systems, and troubleshooting in a realistic, controlled environment.

Training on different engine platforms helps participants build practical skills and confidence they can apply directly on board.

💻 Online and on-site training is available.

Learn more and book your WARTSILA RT-FLEX Basic Training at Novikontas: https://tinyurl.com/bdfu45zd

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15/09/2026

The propulsor that turned the rudder into an option

Azipod propulsion — the gearless pod that rotates a full 360° — can cut fuel consumption by up to 20% compared with conventional shaftline propulsion and, by ABB's figures, has saved around a million tonnes of fuel in the cruise segment alone over three decades.

It also rewrote ship handling: thrust can point anywhere, which means a badly placed thrust vector can too.

Handling a ship with fully steerable thrust is a separate skill, and this is what we train on full-mission simulators in our Ship Handling with Azimuth Propulsion course.

From our feedback system in June:

💬 “Very interesting course, useful and important training to put yourself in real-life situations and be well-prepared.”

Pods or conventional twin-screw — which do you trust more in a tight port?

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/a847dyph
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📚 Basis: https://tinyurl.com/5cxsuzff

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10/09/2026

🚤 Casualty recovery is a sequence of decisions.

The coxswain positions the FRB for recovery, while the casualty’s condition informs the recovery method used by the crew.

Both are put into practice during Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats training.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5an9y3nu
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09/09/2026

🌊 Cold water can increase your breathing rate tenfold. The first minute is about control.

Water below 15°C is defined as cold. Sudden immersion can trigger an involuntary gasp and make breathing rapid and hard to control. And it takes just half a pint of seawater in the lungs for an adult to start drowning.

The initial effects of cold-water shock pass in less than a minute. The priority isn't to start swimming immediately, but to stay afloat, regain control of your breathing, and then act.

You can't learn that response from slides. You practise it in the water — in the Novikontas Safety and Survival Theater, through repeated practical scenarios. 🌊

💬 As one participant wrote in our May feedback:

"It was one of the most interesting training courses of my entire career."

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4f29ajca
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08/09/2026

🇬🇪 GIMF 2026 in Batumi, Georgia!

Our colleagues Janis Sticenko and Aleksejs Bogdanecs attended the Georgia International Maritime Forum (GIMF) 2026, which brought together policymakers, maritime industry professionals, academics, and partners from across the Black Sea region and beyond.

This year’s theme, “Where Seas Meet Corridors,” focused on the future of regional maritime routes, international trade, and cooperation between governments and the maritime industry.

🤝 For Novikontas, GIMF is an opportunity to stay connected with the wider maritime community, exchange perspectives on where the industry is heading and explore new areas for international cooperation.

Strong maritime connections are built through dialogue, and Batumi provided plenty of it. ⚓

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04/09/2026

🔥 Fire readiness starts with knowing your role.

When a fire occurs on board, crew members follow the duties set out in the muster list.

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, part of Basic Safety Training, prepares seafarers to fulfil their role during an onboard fire.

Practical scenarios put that role into action: raising the alarm, communicating within the team, using firefighting equipment and responding as a coordinated crew.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfxupn
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28/08/2026

⚓ Practical exercises are the foundation of Basic Safety Training.

Research on stress exposure training shows that people draw on the skills they have practised repeatedly when performing under pressure.

This approach is reflected in Basic Safety Training through hands-on exercises in sea survival, firefighting, first aid, and personal safety, helping participants develop the competence and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yc8ra535
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26/08/2026

ONS 2026 is happening in Stavanger, Norway! ⚡🇳🇴

Our colleagues Jānis Sticenko and Mārcis Žabovs are there, meeting industry leaders and connecting with energy companies from Norway and around the world.

From oil & gas and offshore platforms to renewables and the energy transition, ONS brings together the people driving the future of the energy industry. With 1,100+ exhibitors and participants from more than 100 countries, it's one of the year's key energy events.

For Novikontas, ONS is an opportunity to strengthen industry connections, stay close to developments across the sector, and ensure our training continues to meet the evolving needs of the energy industry. ⚓⚡

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24/08/2026

⚙️ Novikontas Engineering Hub: from plans to action

Following the delivery of equipment from our partner Wilhelmsen, construction of the Novikontas Engineering Hub is now underway. The new facility will house the Unitor Welding School.

🏗️ Container by container, the hub is taking shape.

Designed to support Novikontas Academy, Novikontas Training Center and Novikontas Energy, the new facility will expand opportunities for practical training across all three directions. More hands-on experience, modern equipment and realistic training environments will benefit cadets, active seafarers and energy sector professionals.

There's still plenty of work ahead before the first trainees walk through the doors. We'll share our progress along the way.

🤝 Thank you to Wilhelmsen for partnering with us on this project.

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20/08/2026

🔥 The rulebook for methanol and ammonia engineers is taking shape.

In May 2026, the IMO approved its first interim fuel-specific training guidelines for seafarers serving on methanol- and ammonia-fuelled ships. Until now, these fuels had no dedicated international training framework. Now they do — while hydrogen, LPG and battery technologies remain on the IMO's development roadmap through 2029.

For engineers, this is a rare moment: the competence framework for the next generation of marine fuels is taking shape while the first vessels are already in operation.

Those who train early will be ready when these standards become the industry practice.

Would you take a contract on an ammonia-fuelled vessel if you had the right training?

Basis: Lloyd's Register – MSC 111 Summary Report
https://tinyurl.com/5abzp85s

Explore our Engineer Department Courses here: https://tinyurl.com/3dw9dv2d
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