2009
Q1 Apr-Jun 2009 Newsletter
Hello
The second issue of our bi - monthly newsletter is packed with recent events that KBA and subsidiary companies have carried out during the first quarter of 2009. It has been a busy period, with projects being carried out worldwide and training that has been delivered in China, Singapore, USA, Hong Kong, Iran, Indonesia and Malaysia. KBA owns the success of recent months to the great support from our clients and customers (You). All members of KBA appreciate your support.
With this in mind we wish not only to inform you of recent activities and events, but also of new developments and services provided by KBA and subsidiary companies. We will continue to aim to provide you with the quality of services and training that has become known from KBA and with this look forward to your continual support in the future.
Kind Regards
Darren Brunton
Managing Director
In this Issue
- KBA takes ownership of new premises
- KBAT goes international – Hong Kong, Indonesia, USA, Malaysia
- KBAT receive their new 60’’ Ministry of Manpower and industry compliant Twin lock Deck Decompression Chamber for training support
- DP Familiarisation course a great success with SWIRE Training Centre
- KBAT Environmental Management courses commenced in August
- IMCA Surface Supplied Diver Assessments initiated in the Asian region
- KB Access has IRATA audit – pending approval from the committee
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KBA Engineering Pte Ltd has taken over the HES thermal test and evaluation program
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KBAT heading to Bali for Training
KBA takes ownership of new premises
In early March KBA took over new premises, just 5 minutes from the current office and training centre. The new building has over 14,000sqft that allow KBA and its subsidiaries to enhance the services provided. KBAT is establishing our new 60’’ twin lock DDC complete with compressor, HP air and Oxygen banks in its own dedicated room. Additionally KBA Engineering will be working from the SINGLAS accredited laboratory within the same complex. The high ceiling of the building provides an excellent location for the development of KB Access which we will be able to inform you of more details in our next newsletter. (Back to Index)
Front Row: Qiao Yuhong (Marketing Director), Lin Zheng (Contract Director), Li Fengjiao (Sales Director), Adrian Gannon (Course Tutor), Li Jing (Legal Advisor), Wang Junhong (HR Manager)
During Q1 2009 KBAT commenced the first intake for the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, with 10 delegates now working hard towards graduation in the summer of 2010. There are now two modes of study for the International Diploma which are the full time course or blended learning; contact us now for more details and registration.
Going International has been the theme for 2009, with IOSH Managing Safely course in Hong Kong (see photo), NEBOSH IGC in Indonesia and IMCA Diving supervisors, Client Diving Safety Awareness course in Malaysia and IMCA ALST / Diving Supervisor course in Lake Charles USA. With more IMCA courses scheduled for the USA during 2009 and the introduction of new accredited courses later this year – KBAT will continue to provide opportunities to gain quality international accreditation. (Back to Index)
The delivery of our new MOM and industry compliant DDC will raise the IMCA diver medic and refresher course drills and exercises to real environment situations. The DDC will be used to simulate medical exercises in the confines of the chamber with full situational appreciation of a DDC offshore. Additionally the DDC will be used for ALST and chamber operator training courses. (Back to Index)
The end of March brought the first DP Familiarisation training course. The two day course that was run at the SWIRE Training centre was well received. The state of the art DP training facility includes a complete DP Bridge with 270 degree screen simulation of the back deck and local open water area. These courses are scheduled every month and are aimed at competence development for all categories of personnel work on or with DP vessels offshore / onshore support; contact us for more information and registration for the next course (29th & 30th May). Visit our website:
http://www.kbatraining.org/
KB Associates Pte Ltd is the only approved company outside the UK able to conduct the IMCA Surface Supplied Diver Assessment of suitably experienced
During April / May KBAT completed the 4th NEBOSH International General Certificate course held in Bandung Indonesia, these courses have been a great success with clients from Indonesia and the South East Asia region. Bandung has provided the ideal location of being high in the mountains giving a cooling temperature and relaxing environment of hotels like the Sheraton Bandung. The next NEBOSH IGC to be held in Indonesia is scheduled to be conducted in Bali during August. Also during August we will be conducting the FIRST International Environmental Management & Assessment Certificate / IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities course.
Previously in Iran the IMCA ALST course had been conducted along with the Kirby Morgan / DSI basic helmet technician course.
KBA Engineering Pte Ltd has taken over the HES thermal test and evaluation program