Permanent education

Continuous training
As well as gaining experience from normal daily work activities, there is a system of continuous training in place. Training programs are developed to allow for safe manoeuvring and navigation in newly built ports, for example. Sometimes, these programs are implemented before the port in question has been put into use.

Shorter courses
Moreover, there are a large number of shorter courses concerning modern communications and navigation systems, as well as voyages to areas seldom used within the different regions.

Newly acquired knowledge
With measures such as the continuous assessment of education and the passing on of newly acquired knowledge to colleagues, the Dutch Loodsencorporatie tries to keep one step ahead of all the new developments within the maritime world.

Professional standards
Ultimately, the goal is to maintain the highly professional standards of the marine pilot.