Videotel Marine International

02/04/2024

We would like to announce that as part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our communications the Videotel Marine International Facebook channel is deactivated since January 2024.
Since becoming a proud member of the Ocean Technologies Group in 2019, we have continued to grow and evolve in exciting ways. To keep you informed and engaged with the latest news, updates, and developments from us, we warmly invite you to follow the Ocean Technologies Group Facebook channel:
https://www.facebook.com/oceantechgroup/
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. See you all on the Ocean Technologies Group channel!

22/01/2023

Happy Chinese New Year from all oceaneers all over the world!

31/12/2022

May this new year be full of adventure and growth. Happy and prosperous New Year from all of us here at Ocean Technologies Group!

06/04/2022

The OTG team is thrilled to have caught up with so many people at . Whether meeting existing customers such as John-Kaare Aune, the CEO of Wallem Group or hosting the chair of our board, Peter Ryan, at our stand (C05-20), we are enjoying the opportunity to connect and converse.

If you are at the show, please do visit our stand, where OTG project manager Dan Gunnar (pictured in the checked shirt) is looking forward to meeting both existing and new customers.

05/04/2022

We are so happy to feel the buzz at

Attending Nor-Shipping in-person brings the benefit of nuanced conversations - something that has been sorely missed over the past few years. As you can see, the Ocean Technologies Group team has been energised by our first day the event and can't stop smiling!

There is so much to talk about: What does 'efficiency' mean to you? How best can you support your crew and improve operations? How can you ensure transparency in your management systems?

We want to work with you to find the right solution.

So come visit our stand (C05-20) and let's talk about the future of maritime.

02/04/2022

Ramadan Mubarak to all our customers and well wishers who celebrate today! May this month bring you joy and kindness, and may your gathered happiness build cherished memories.

18/03/2022

We are grateful for your continued support as we look forward to beginning our third year together.

We are proud to say that today marks our second anniversary as Ocean Technologies Group.

Our CEO Manish Singh takes this moment to reflect on all we have achieved together, and the work our global team of Oceaneers continue to undertake assisting maritime professionals at sea and ashore in the vital work they do to keep trade flowing safely and sustainably for all our sakes.

Read his statement here: https://buff.ly/3wigw55

01/03/2022

16/02/2022

"The fact that our updated courses have UK approval is good news for everywhere," said Steven Gosling MSc AFNI, OTG’s Global Manager, Courses and .

To learn more, join Steven for a masterclass on Remote flag-approved certification on 24 February 2022, 9:00 am - 10:00 am:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3376789745845185808?source=Facebook

We are very proud to announce that a much wider audience of can now avail of our courses! This landmark change follows on the UK MCA amending its stipulations to allow seafarers holding non-MCA to gain MCA tanker certification, provided they have completed MCA tanker firefighting theory . We've therefore added new tanker firefighting theory modules which cover the MCA syllabus as required.

Find more information here: https://buff.ly/3BqD30r

16/02/2022

With increased focus on personal skills and ensuring that we recruit and retain the right people in , we've decided to hold another FREE online two day (Ability Profiling) Assessor Course. Trained and certified assessors can help companies hire and promote individuals based on personal abilities considered important for effective performance, such as their ability to cooperate in teams, along with identifying personal strengths & potential.

Join us on Feb 23-34, 09.00 – 12.00 CET to learn more: https://buff.ly/3GJIAQx

16/02/2022

Register now!

We eagerly anticipate OTG CEO Manish Singh's contributions to the upcoming SAFETY4SEA's 2022 Virtual Forum on Feb 23-34, 2022. Join us to learn more about how emerging are changing 's current model of operations, newer trends in , and discussion of what the future holds for the industry.

Register here: https://buff.ly/34OWfbE

16/02/2022

Join our Global Course and Certification Manager Steven Gosling on Feb 24, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT for a master class in obtaining remote certification. We'll be covering key points like:
• The value of certification for employer and employee
• What certificates can be obtained via remote learning
• The process from enrolment to assessment and certification
• How to ensure integrity in a remote-first model
• Flag approvals and how to know what you need
• Tips to ensure success

Register now: https://buff.ly/3svkEeF

16/02/2022

"The desire for certainty and stability sees favour companies that provide higher clarity around contract lengths and enable them to plan their next move. Companies that provide better clarity over where, when, and with whom a seafarer’s next assignment will be, are rewarded with higher retention and a more motivated workforce," says Cornel Ciocan, CEO of Netvision Compas in our latest blog on improving .

Find this and more tips available to you here: https://buff.ly/3GBQ87Z

16/02/2022

We are extremely proud to have been awarded a contract with the Skills for Prosperity Programme in Indonesia — an initiative implemented by the International Labour Organization and funded by the United Kingdom government — to improve the of instructors at four colleges in .

Read our press release here: https://buff.ly/3GvQugw

01/02/2022

Happy Lunar New Year!

We wish all who celebrate a Happy Chinese New Year from all of us at Ocean Technologies Group. May good fortune be abundant!

20/12/2021

We are glad to have you with us and look forward to serving you in the future. Best wishes for a happy new year!

Season's greetings to you and your loved ones, and our very best wishes for a healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year from all of us here at Ocean Technologies Group.

19/11/2021

Opening up our award-winning to manufacturers like Samson Rope Technologies so that they can provide best-in-class knowledge and alongside our core library allows our customers to build joined-up learning pathways that maximise efficiency, said Ocean Technologies Group Group Creative Director Raal Harris.

We are thrilled that our collaboration with Samson Rope Technologies will offer on-demand access to their comprehensive set of online courses in rope handling, inspection, fabrication, and installation via our award-winning . By ensuring that seafarers have access to essential information, we can help prevent resulting from a lack of knowledge in using ropes correctly when a ship to a berth.

Find more information here: https://buff.ly/3HwvCY8

03/11/2021

From all of us at Ocean Technologies Group, we wish you a very happy Diwali!

We wish you great joy and prosperity!

25/10/2021

Learn how teams are evolving approaches to to be resilient to ongoing disruption, including tools used to increase confidence in high volume testing solutions at our webinar on October 27, 10:00-10:45 CET

Register here: https://buff.ly/30hczzR

25/10/2021

As OTG Group Creative Director Raal Harris said, “I’d like to thank IMEC for giving Ocean Technologies Group the opportunity to work on such an important and progressive initiative. We share the belief that companies will benefit from investing in the skills and competencies of their Ratings and hope that this comprehensive and diverse set of competencies will equip Ratings with the specific sets of skills and knowledge they need to develop in their chosen career paths.”

We are very proud to have been commissioned to develop a Ratings for the International Maritime Employers Council Limited. Launched today, this CMS-R will be exclusive to IMEC members and is designed to be compatible with both Ocean and other software solutions.

IMEC members can access this free tool which recognises that the roles of Ratings are multi-faceted and the skills required are varied and becoming increasingly sophisticated as the industry embraces new technology, such as digitisation.

Read our press release here: https://buff.ly/3B6iqEZ

11/10/2021

This addition of AI proctoring reduces the reliance on in-person supervision, enabling assessment to continue regardless of disruption to travel as witnessed during lock downs. Find more information in our press release linked below.

We're pleased to announce that we have significantly improved our digital assessment abilities. The recent addition of an feature prevents abuse of online testing conditions and improves confidence in the results, while enhanced content, such as a new edition of the Marlins English language test range, puts more emphasis on situational language use.

We're thrilled that The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has endorsed the online test, now rebranded as the ICS Marlins Test of English for , demonstrating the industry’s recognition that a common working language is required to ensure safety at sea.

Read our press release here: https://buff.ly/2YHgFk8

07/10/2021

We are recruiting!

We're expanding and have a range of positions available at Ocean Technologies Group. If you are passionate about supporting the maritime industry, come build a career with us!

Find more information here: https://buff.ly/3DemILR

07/10/2021

Have you registered yet to hear OTG Group Creative Director Raal Harris' presentation at Active Communication International (ACI)’s 27th HR & conference on 20-21 October in London? Save your seat now to hear him discuss how the maritime industry can ensure that we recruit, retain and develop the people we need to power us to a sustainable future!

Register here: https://buff.ly/3zNkZLr

07/10/2021

We're really looking forward to presentations by OTG Group Creative Director Raal Harris and OTG Commercial Director Henning Davies at Wärtsilä Voyage's upcoming webinar "Supporting Maritime Training’s Blended Future" on October 12 & 13.

Get more information on how this strategic partnership offers instructor-led interactive simulation training, automated assessment solutions, and a growing library of self-directed simulation exercises suitable for a wide range of Deck and Engineering learning pathways, and more — all available to you on-demand, any time, and from anywhere in the world! Save your seat now: https://buff.ly/3ASGUC1

07/10/2021

As OTG Creative Director Raal Harris pointed out, "[seafarers] will need technical skills, but also soft skills in areas such as leadership and communication. We're training people for a future that’s not yet clear. We need to train them in problem-solving skills." Read this and other highlights here!

We're thrilled to see Nautilus International cover the highlights of our panel "'Empowering the people that power world trade" from London International Shipping Week 2021. With a range of topics covered including training, upskilling, digitisation, and soft skills, the panel offered key insights into the industry's current pivot towards an evolving maritime future.

Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3Fm9RJo or watch the presentation here: https://buff.ly/3uL5zpX

01/10/2021

With human behaviour increasingly understood as key to safety culture & optimal performance in the industry, we're looking forward to OTG Group Creative Director Raal Harris' presentation on how to practically achieve and assess human behaviour's relation to performance at Maritime Informa Connect 's on 24 Nov from 09:35 - 09:50.

Find more information here: https://buff.ly/39UWtxo

01/10/2021

Thank you, gCaptain, for drawing attention to our having joined Marlink's Partner Programme. As our Chief Revenue Officer Johan Gustafsson says, "Our platform makes it possible to plan, execute and monitor a wide range of learning and assessment activities in a single cloud-based system for easy management, analytics and reporting.”

Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3B2Z6Ji or find more information on the here: https://buff.ly/373Kso7

30/09/2021

On and every day, we are incredibly proud to support on their journeys. Seafarers are not just at the core of but are its future as well, and it is our honour to offer them the training and skills that they need to excel.

14/09/2021

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We hope to see you at London International Shipping Week, particularly at our upcoming virtual discussion on & (on Tuesday, Sept 14) and at our maritime mixer!

We are doing everything we can to ensure your safety for in-person events, which is why we’ve installed units of the whose advanced filtration technology removes 95% of airborne pathogens and pollutants, including coronavirus. We’re so grateful to the team for installing these and making it possible for us to keep everyone safe.

27/08/2021

With and those that support them determining the success of any goals or initiative, the question ahead of us is how we can ensure that our people are prepared with the knowledge they need and are able to work at their optimum in happy, fulfilling and rewarding careers? Register now for this EVENT and join us for this much needed discussion at .