OVER 30 YEARS OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE
In 2020, we merged with the Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organisation (NIFPO), Northern Ireland’s largest fishermen’s organisation, and rebranded as the NIFPO Training Company.
While headquartered in Portavogie, we deliver high-quality maritime training across the Northern Ireland coast and accommodate requests outside our scheduled courses wherever possible. Our courses are approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the Seafish Industry Authority and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). We are one of a small number of Seafish Approved Training Providers (ATP) in the UK and the only Seafish ATP in Northern Ireland.
We have also built a state-of-the-art fire training rig, enabling us to deliver STCW fire-fighting courses using Breathing Apparatus (BA) equipment.
Our courses are open to anyone requiring maritime training. Please contact us to find out more.
TRAINING COURSES
The NIFPO Training Company is proud to offer the following training courses.
For detailed course information, please visit the Seafish website or contact us directly.
For up-to-date training dates, please check our Facebook page.
Mandatory Courses for Fishermen
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Basic Sea Survival | 1 Day |
| Basic Fire Fighting | 1 Day |
| Basic First Aid | 1 Day |
| Basic Health and Safety | 1 Day |
| Safety Awareness | 1 Day |
Seafish Under 16.5m Skipper’s Certificate
(Restricted – up to 20nm offshore)
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seafish Bridge Watchkeeping | 2 Days |
| Seafish Engineroom Watchkeeping | 2 Days |
| Seafish Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen | 1 Day |
| Seafish Advanced Stability Awareness | 1 Day |
| RYA GMDSS Short Range (Radio Operator) Certificate | 1 Day |
Seafish Under 16.5m Skipper’s Certificate
(Unrestricted – over 20nm offshore)
| Module | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seafish Bridge Watchkeeping | 5 Days |
| MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1) | 5 Days |
| Seafish Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen | 1 Day |
| Seafish Advanced Stability Awareness | 1 Day |
| RYA GMDSS Short Range (Radio Operator) Certificate | 1 Day |
STCW Courses
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) | 1 Day |
| STCW Proficiency in Elementary First Aid | 1 Day |
| Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) | 1 Day |
| Proficiency in Security Awareness | 1 Day |
| Basic Fire Fighting and Prevention | 3 Days |
| Basic Fire Fighting Update | 1 Day |
| MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1) – pending approval | 5 Days |
Onshore training
We also facilitate Forklift truck and davit crane training – but use an external body for this.
Furthermore, we are planning to deliver training in Security Duties, Crowd Management, Manual Handling, Enclosed Spaces and ladder training in the near future. Contact us if you would like more information.
Contact Us:
Address: The John Warnock Centre, The Harbour, Portavogie, Co. Down, BT22 1EA, Northern Ireland
Phone: 028 4277 1556 or 07484019496
Email: training@sfitaportavogie.co.uk
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 1pm and closed Saturday and Sunday.
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NIFPO
Representing the majority of the Northern Irish fishing fleet with members in every harbour, NIFPO is the custodian of an historic fishing industry in Northern Ireland.
Address
NIFPO
1 Coastguard Cottages,
Portavogie,
Co Down
BT22 1EA
Contact
E-Mail: info@nifpo.co.uk