The strategic alliance between MATPAL Marine Institute (MPMI) and the TOTALTEC International Petroleum and Maritime Academy (IPMA) has given way to the formation of Maritime Safety Training Institute (MSTI). This alliance provides a new integrated training and educational solution, geared to accelerating the development of a
MATPAL and TOTALTEC are both pioneering Guyanese companies and market leaders in their respective training areas offered in Guyana. The TOTALTEC IPMA is the only training institution in Guyana which offers full immersion safety and operational training programs into the oil and gas industry, including practical training on industry-specific equipment and machinery. MATPAL is the only Guyanese training institution which offers maritime training courses which are certified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Through this Alliance, the Maritime Safety Training Institute will develop state of the art facilities for maritime and safety related training. We are investing in Guyana’s future by employing qualified instructors, equipment and new physical facilities to deliver all facets of this highly specialized training. Our investments in training and development of Guyanese young men and women are unparalleled and show our strong commitment to investing in people now for the future,
MatPal’s CEO, Coleen Abrams (third from left) and Senior Vice President of TOTALTEC Oilfield Services, Mike Henzell (fourth from right) with other stakeholders of the Maritime Safety Training Institute. Photo Courtesy of DPI
Through this alliance, our MSTI graduates will have IMO certifications; and MATPAL graduates will have access to IPMA’s curriculum which includes 63 modules of oil and gas
Maritime Safety Training Institute (MSTI) will accelerate the building of competence, local capacity and Guyanese capabilities to serve and respond to the oil & gas and maritime industries. We look forward to working with and supporting international companies establishing in Guyana to help them build and develop their Guyanese workforce.
About MATPAL
MATPAL, established in 1999, has successfully trained numerous persons within the maritime industry of Guyana and around the Caribbean and has earned a reputation for excellence in the delivery of a vital service. On average, in excess of one hundred (100) participants spanning both the deck and engine room departments are certified every year.
About TOTALTEC
TOTALTEC Oilfield Services is focused on the success of the oil industry within Guyana for the benefit of the country, its people, as well as partner companies. To achieve this the focus has been on three areas: people, partnerships, and facilities. As it relates to people throughout our time here in Guyana qualified and motivated Guyanese have benefited from the opportunity to develop through the Academy. Moreover, our partnerships prioritize products and services that are starting points to grow from, through the effective introduction of companies which are new to Guyana. Our current facility The Guyana Shore Base complex now supports offshore operations.
Approximately 96% of Guyanese comprise the TOTALTEC workforce which includes 8 nationalities with over 180 years of international oilfield experience.
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