Jennifer Menard, Vice President of Economic & Business Development for the National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) spoke recently about how they future-proofed their new offshore wind training facility by including a SEFtec HUET trainer.

Kersten Training Academy has taken delivery of a SEFtec Modular Training Unit (MTU) at their facility on the Staatsolie site in Paramaribo, Suriname. The facility will be Suriname’s first OPITO-approved training facility, offering a wide range of courses, including BOSIET and HUET courses.

The January 2022 issue of Singapore’s ‘Police Life Magazine’ features a two-page spread on their latest training technology; an Underwater Egress Training System (UETS) custom designed by SEFtec to replicate the PK Interceptor boats used by their elite Special Task Squadron.

“I strongly believe that the officers’ confidence is the most crucial element that helps them to be mentally prepared for such situations. This is also a crucial capability that the UETS helps to build through the repeated drills we conduct,” shared SI Adrian.

Station Inspector (SI) Mohamed Joppri Bin Harpawi from PCG remarked: “The UETS has enabled our officers to carry out drills in a realistic setting, greatly enhancing our training methodology as our officers get to perfect their drills in responding to probable exigencies.”

SI Alen Ho from PCG echoed his colleague’s comments, saying: “The UETS equips officers with emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a boat capsize situation. It provides a realistic training platform to prepare officers on the egress drill as well as to develop officers’ confidence.”

The MoD of Qatar has posted a video showing their Naval Special Forces training in the custom HUET delivered by SEFtec Group. In slow motion, the distinctive engine cover is seen being lowered into the blacked-out pool. Inside, trainees take their last big breath before submerging, flipping upside down and then making their escape.

The SEFtec minibus fire prop is a life-sized replica of a minibus with five gas-fueled fires integrated into it. The prop features hinged and sliding passenger doors as well as rear luggage compartment. The cabin interior includes a drivers seat complete with steering column, front passenger seat and four rows of rear cabin seating with over-head luggage racks.

A helicopter fire prop is a specialist fire training prop which replicates various fire and rescue scenarios of a helicopter that experiences a heavy landing. The SEFtec Helicopter Fire Prop is a life-sized replica of a helicopter, complete with interior seating.

A dunker (also called a HUET, helo dunker, or ditcher) is a type of helicopter simulator that replicates the helicopter’s cabin. It is specifically designed to be submerged into a pool and filled with water. Not only does the dunker submerge in the water, but it can also rotate to replicate what can happen in a real water landing.

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Earlier this summer, SEFtec delivered two advanced fire training props to Petans Ltd in Norwich, UK. The props, a helicopter fire prop and a minibus fire prop, add to the extensive suite of SEFtec fire training props already in use on the prestigious site. Both props are gas-fueled, allowing advanced control and integrated safety features.

When the Irish Air Corps required a BA training building, SEFtec Group designed and delivered a bespoke facility to their exact requirements. The 240m2 facility, spread over 2 floors provides a highly challenging environment.

SEFtec Group recently delivered a complete custom BA training facility to the Irish Air Corps. Here we explain a little more about what BA training is, who needs it and how SEFtec Group can help training centres deliver optimal training outcomes.

SEFtec manufactures an egress training device that is designed to help people prepare for HUET training. Shallow Water Escape Trainers, or SWETs, can be used as part of initial HUET training to safely introduce participants to being inverted underwater in a shallow pool.