Vulcan Training & Consultancy is developing its second training centre at Rumia Invest Park, expanding its operations beyond Szczecin. The new centre is being designed to meet the needs of the offshore wind, maritime, and oil and gas sectors. Advanced simulators and modern teaching facilities will support the delivery of more than 30 training programmes. The complex will also include an occupational health centre. Preparations for the launch include securing accreditation to deliver training in line with international standards.

The new centre in Rumia has achieved OPITO accreditation to deliver MIST, Basic H2S Training and Escape Chute courses. Training will begin in the first quarter of 2027, marking another milestone in preparing the centre to welcome its first delegates.

Each of the three programmes addresses a different aspect of safety: from identifying everyday workplace hazards and responding to the presence of hydrogen sulphide to evacuating offshore installations.

MIST: Safety Awareness and Safe Working Offshore

MIST, or Minimum Industry Safety Training, covers five modules: major accident hazards, workplace hazards and personal safety, risk management, control of work, and helicopter safety.

Delegates learn to identify hazards, assess risks and select appropriate control measures. This knowledge supports informed safety decisions both during travel to offshore installations and in day-to-day work in the oil and gas industry.

Basic H2S Training: Working Safely Around Hydrogen Sulphide

Basic H2S Training prepares delegates to work in environments where exposure to hydrogen sulphide may occur. It is intended for people working in areas such as oil and gas production, confined spaces, sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants.

Delegates learn about the properties of hydrogen sulphide, including its toxicity, flammability and corrosive effects. They also learn how to prevent exposure and respond to incidents involving H2S. Practical exercises cover emergency response and evacuation using escape breathing apparatus, as well as connecting the apparatus to a cascade air supply system at a muster point.

Escape Chute: Practical Evacuation Training

Escape Chute training prepares delegates to use evacuation chutes installed on offshore installations and vessels. It covers different types of chutes, safe descent techniques and procedures for exiting the chute.

The course combines theory with practical exercises. Each delegate completes at least two descents, including one while wearing a lifejacket. This provides an opportunity to practise using the evacuation system in a training environment.

Experience from Szczecin, New Opportunities in Rumia

The Tricity area is an important hub for Poland’s offshore industry, and establishing a training centre nearby has long been one of our goals. We are bringing the experience gained in Szczecin and the commitment of our team to Rumia. We want people working in the industry to have access to the qualifications they need closer to home and work.

Achieving accreditation has taken months of preparation and the combined efforts of the teams responsible for infrastructure, training programmes and course delivery. We thank everyone who contributed to this achievement. We look forward to welcoming the first delegates to these courses in Rumia in the first quarter of 2027.