Enhance Maritime Safety with OComp’s Lithium-Ion Battery Training

With more than 3,000 trained professionals across 10+ countries, OComp is the industry leader in lithium-ion battery safety training for maritime operations. Our courses cover the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) reuirement for training of crew on ships with maritime battery systems and is designed to meet the highest safety standards, ensuring that your crew is fully equipped to prevent, manage, and respond to lithium-ion battery incidents at sea.

A Complete Training Solution for Your Crew

OComp offers a comprehensive training program that combines e-learning with live virtual classroom instruction, providing a flexible and effective learning experience. Our training covers everything from battery system fundamentals and risk assessment to emergency response strategies – ensuring compliance with NMA training requirements for Norwegian-flagged vessels.

Key Benefits of OComp's Training:
✔ Covers the Norwegian Maritime Authority requirement for training
✔ Over 3,000 maritime professionals trained
✔ Covers NMA safety training requirements for Norwegian-flagged vessels
✔ Courses available in English and Norwegian
✔ E-learning + Virtual Classroom – a complete training experience

Target Audience:
- All crew members on vessels equipped with lithium-ion batteries
- Officers and technical personnel responsible for emergency response
- Shore-based personnel involved in safety management

The course meets the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) requirements for lithium-ion battery safety training for Norwegian-flagged vessels.

All courses are delivered in English by our highly experienced instructors. 

The course cover the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's guidance on requirements for training on chemical storage for energy (maritime battery systems) on board Norwegian ships with the exception of equipment-specific training. This guidance aligns with the broader international standards such as the ISM Code 6.3 and 6.5 for establishing safety procedures and familiarizing personnel with their duties, the STCW Convention Regulation I/14 – 5 for ensuring crew competency and familiarity with ship equipment and procedures, and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s MGN 681 for safely managing lithium-ion batteries and identifying potential hazards. 

Practical course for fire- and smoke diving teams and accident site managers cover the Norwegian Maritime Directorate's guidance on requirements for persons responsible for safety and emergency preparedness on board.

Why Choose OComp?

✔ Approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority
✔ Over 3,000 trained professionals from more than 10 countries
✔ Course available in both Norwegian and English
✔ Regularly updated to meet new regulatory requirements