Harley Marine Services, Inc.

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Harley Marine Training Program
Harley Marine Services has a robust continuing education and training program available for all
personnel. The program was developed to enhance the safety and education of all company
operators and employees.
The company‟s training programs are designed to meet IMO requirements for Standards of
Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). Harley Marine teaches employees aspects of
Basic Safety Training, which includes first aid/CPR/AED, personal survival techniques, safety and
social responsibility and basic marine firefighting. All Harley Marine mariners participate in this
annual training program as well as a HAZWOPER refresher. Senior officer positions including
Captains and Mates receive simulator training in navigational skills, instruction on mentorship and
computer-based training for conducting crew assessments. The crew assessment training meets
the Coast Guard requirements to become a Designated Examiner. A new vessel management
assessment program is also being developed to assess a Master‟s ability to manage crew and
vessel operations.
Other training programs conducted throughout the company include:
Confined Space Entrant and Attendant Safety
Shipyard Competent Person
Forklift Operator
Emergency Oil Spill Response, including Incident Command System, HAZWOPER
Technician, containment boom deployment and boom boat handling
Along with the formalized training, crews participate in ongoing skill development in the form of
regular emergency drills and weekly safety meetings. Each new crewmember hired at Harley
Marine receives an orientation in company policies and procedures along with a briefing on the
OSHA standards for hazard communication and bloodbourne pathogens.
Harley Marine management are regularly trained on a variety of management topics. Training is
focused on leadership, communications and compliance with laws and regulations. Managers
are held to a high level of accountability as they are required to complete the trainings and
assessments as part of their annual review.
Additionally, an educational reimbursement program has been established to fund employee‟s for
necessary educational related expenses. The educational reimbursement program adds flexibility
to the HMS training programs, thereby meeting the diverse needs of the employees.
In accordance with ISO 9001 certification, Harley Marine strives for continual improvement in the
training programs and skill assessments developed. Harley Marine‟s multifaceted approach to
training is a demonstration of its commitment to safety and the health and well-being of crews.