Q1 Apr-Jun 2009 Newsletter

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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
KBA Engineering Pte Ltd has taken over the HES thermal test and evaluation program
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)

KBAT goes international – Hong Kong, Indonesia, USA, Malaysia

HOWDEN HUA ENGINEERING Co Ltd

Back Row: Des Kennedy (Manufacturing Director), Liu Hongwei (Engineering & Quality Assurance Director), Che Yongwei (Financial Director), Hu Pimin (General Production Manager), Xiong Xiang (General Aftermarket Manager)
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)

KBAT receives their new 60’’ Ministry of Manpower and industry compliant Twin lock Deck Decompression Chamber for training support

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)

DP Familiarisation course a great success with SWIRE Training Centre

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/training_cdc_calendar_09.html) (Back to Index)

KBAT Environmental Management courses commence in August

August 3rd will see the first IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities and IEMA International Certificate to be conducted in Singapore. With the increasing environmental awareness and the Singapore Government announcing massive expenditure on environmental control initiatives these courses provide excellent internationally accredited training and qualifications. The courses are now open for registration – please contact us for more details http://www.kbatraining.org/training_iema_international_certificate_09.html) (Back to Index)

IMCA Surface Supplied Diver Assessments initiated in the Asian region

KB Associates Pte Ltd is the only approved company outside the UK able to conduct the IMCA Surface Supplied Diver Assessment of suitably experienced divers. In recent years this process has not been taken full advantage of. However, more recently this has changed with two companies (Daryakoosh Marine Company (Iran) and Shayne Marine Services (China) ) with planning to become IMCA Members and implementing the assessments for their divers. The assessments were carried out with strict compliance of the IMCA requirements. During the two assessments a total of 24 divers were assessed and issued with the IMCA Surfaced Supplied Divers certificates.

Previously in Iran the IMCA ALST course had been conducted along with the Kirby Morgan / DSI basic helmet technician course.

Please contact us for more details regarding the IMCA Surface Supplied divers competency assessment of experienced divers. (Back to Index)

KB Access has IRATA audit – pending approval from the committee

First IRATA course run by existing IRATA member to test the resources of KB Access, known within our facility as KBX. The first course, commenced on 11th May trained all levels as well as confirmed that the two level 3 personnel selected to perform training are coached in the correct techniques. Our new facility has many options for easy and technical access training. With the further help of Rescue Randy, our life size weighted dummy, unassisted rescue drills will become a demonstrated matter of course. Rozani, our level 3 nominated person, already a veteran of two assaults on Mount Everest, will now put his wits and extensive experience towards the training of personnel to gain access to extreme locations. We are all looking forward to the completion of the course, officially run by Mark Wright a leading training provider in the United Kingdom and to being able to serve the increasing demand for such training as well as develop special access techniques to suit individual circumstances. (Back to Index)

KBA Engineering Pte Ltd has taken over the HES thermal test and evaluation program

For several years, KB Associates has been performing thermal balance and environment testing programs in accordance with IMCA guidelines on diving systems the world over. In an effort to provide a technically higher standard, KBA Engineering are taking charge of the process. Performing trials in Perth, Western Australia for one of the worlds leading Saturation Diving Systems suppliers, KBA Engineering are contracted to provide the service on two new systems. Hot on the heels is the requirement to perform the very same task in a very different part of the world on an existing system thus proving the continuing flexibility and determination to provide service excellence anywhere, anytime. KBA Engineering are looking at continuous system upgrades and to qualitatively access the reports. The reporting aim is still to provide a useful document that does not omit necessary scientific detail. (Back to Index)

KBAT heading to Bali for Training

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.

This is an exciting new training location for KBAT and we are looking forward to providing our clients with the excellent ambience for training – and the resort environment for relaxing during and after the course. Contact us for more details soon. (Back to Index)

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