ABB's Marine Academy, here the facility in Genoa, Italy, was certificated by DNV GL
ABB's Marine Academy, here the facility in Genoa, Italy, was certificated by DNV GL. Photo: ABB
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ABB’s Marine Academy has been certified by classification society DNV GL for meeting its standards for maritime training. The Academy operates in six regions around the world.

According to ABB the facility aims to reduce vessel downtime and improve safety through education. ABB w[ds_preview]as awarded the DNV GL SeaSkill certificate following an extensive audit by the classification society and it will be valid for the next five years.

With electrical systems playing a greater role onboard, ABB is seeing a strong demand from the maritime sector to ensure the skills of crew members remain up-to-date.

»The Marine Academy is a vital link between ABB and the maritime industry,« said Klaus Moldskred, Sales & Marketing Manager, ABB Marine Academy. »Our commitment to improving safety onboard does not stop with our equipment or service agreements; proper training of the crew is also vital.«

Most accidents at sea are caused by humans

According to ABB a study by DNV GL indicates that up to 90 % of accident at sea are caused by human error and the company’s courses are aimed at addressing this problem.
»We are delighted our Marine Academy has been recognized by DNV GL as a provider of high quality maritime education. ABB is not just a provider of electrical systems; we also prioritize the training of the crew who use our equipment,« said Moldskred.