Welcome to training at the Maritime Rescue Training Unit. Please read these guidelines before attending the course.
The Maritime Rescue Training Unit is located in Lohja, Finland. Arrival instructions can be found at here.
There is plenty of free parking in the courtyard of the Rescue Training Unit. Four electric car charging points (22 kW, Type 2) are available to customers and chargeable.
Training usually involves swimming, being in the water, climbing and/or other physical exertion. It is therefore important that the participant is in good health. In practice, a normally fit participant will be able to cope with the training.
If you are in doubt about whether your health is good enough to participate in the course, check with your doctor. You must not attend the course under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. If you are or suspect that you are pregnant, please discuss your pregnancy with your doctor. For more information on the content and requirements of the course, please contact the training planner.
The participant assesses his or her own health status on a pre-course registration form. Maritime Security staff have the right to refuse a person's participation in the training for health or other reasons.
There are two changing rooms with lockable lockers for the use of trainees. Bring your own toiletries and towel! If you need more privacy than usual or need a gender-neutral changing room, please contact us before arriving.
Sea Safety will provide you with a cotton coverall, rubber boots, a lifejacket and a helmet. For your own equipment, you will need a swimsuit or body suit and socks with slippers. Please note that these will get wet during the exercise.
For HUET courses, you will receive a dry suit, warm mid-layer suit and helmet from Meriturva, but we recommend you use your own dry suit. As your own equipment, warm underwear (e.g. a layer) and socks are sufficient. Please note that these will get wet during the exercise.
During the boat courses, Maritime Safety will provide you with the necessary protective clothing for outdoor training. Please make sure you have the appropriate clothing for the weather under your protective clothing.
The use of your own clean life jackets, costumes and equipment is possible during exercises with the permission of the Maritime Safety staff. Sea Safety is not responsible for the equipment or any damage caused to it.
In GWO training courses, Meriturva provides you with the necessary training clothing, protective and fall protection equipment, as well as dry suits and life jackets for water exercises. Participants are responsible for providing their own underwear or swimwear. GWO training courses also offer the possibility to wear personal protective equipment, fall protection equipment, dry suits and life jackets.
Before the training, remove all jewellery and other objects that could come loose and fall into the water or get caught on the equipment. Valuables should be left at home, as Meriturva is not responsible for items lost in lockers or other premises. With the instructor's permission, you may use a telephone or take photographs, but the equipment is at your own risk.
Course participants can dine at Meriturva's own restaurant, Merituule. Any special dietary requirements must be notified in advance. The Rescue Training Unit has a course hotel, where you can find more information from the accommodation page.
It is important to follow the instructions of the staff on the premises and in the area. In the event of a fire alarm, everyone will move to the outdoor assembly area.
Customers are responsible for any damage or costs they may cause to Meriturva or other customers. Any shortcomings or malfunctions should be reported to Meriturva's staff as soon as possible.
Smoking is only allowed in the designated smoking area in the Sea Turtle area.
Maritime Safety does not have a separate accident insurance for participants in training courses. Trainees must always be covered by their employer, the National Treasury or other insurance. Please ensure that your insurance cover is in order before the training starts.
Students studying at their employer's expense are covered by their employer's statutory accident insurance in accordance with the ”Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases Act” (459/2015).
The State Treasury covers students at state educational institutions. Students who attend the course independently / at their own expense are also covered by the National Treasury. In the event of an accident, compensation may be paid to the above-mentioned persons in accordance with the ”Act on Compensation for Injury or Illness in Work-Related Circumstances” (460/2015). Students sent by a non-state educational institution are covered by the insurance of their own institution.
By decision of the Ministry of Education and Culture (VN/9331/2022-OKM-1), the Maritime Safety Authority is entitled to organise training that deepens or complements professional competence in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Vocational Training Act (531/2017).
An incident caused by an error or omission of a state official is dealt with in accordance with the ”Act on State Compensation” (978/2014) and the ”Act on Compensation for Damage” (412/1974).
Note! In the case of external training, responsibilities are defined in a separate rental agreement.
The course fee is paid online at the time of registration. Companies that are contracted customers of Meriturva can also pay by invoice. The invoice will be sent to the billing address provided after the course. The participant is responsible for the accuracy of the invoice details and for ensuring that he/she has a valid payment commitment from the company. The participant will be responsible for any subsequent invoicing if the company refuses to pay the invoice for any reason.
Cancellation must be made at least two (2) weeks before the course start date, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the client. Cancellations made after this date will be charged 50 % of the course price. If the enrolled person does not attend the course and has not cancelled his/her booking, we will charge the full course fee.
Cancellations must be made using the edit link in the confirmation message or by email to info@meriturva.fi. In the event of cancellation, any prepaid fees may be transferred to a subsequent registration fee or refunded on request, less an office fee of EUR 25.
If a student is dissatisfied with a decision on the assessment of his/her coursework, he/she has the right to request a correction from Meriturva, orally or in writing, within 14 days of being informed of the results of the assessment and the application of the assessment criteria to his/her coursework. Written requests for rectification should be sent to kirjaamo@meriturva.fi under the heading Request for rectification. Meriturva will issue a decision on the request for rectification within a reasonable time.
Welcome to the Maritime Security Fire Training. Please read these guidelines before you come to the course.
Meriturva's Fire Training Unit is located in Kirkkonummi in the Upinniemi Garrison area. Arrival instructions can be found at here.
When you arrive in Upinniemi, wait for our instructor in the parking lot outside the garrison gate. The instructor will pick up those arriving by car at 08.20 and those arriving by public transport at 08.30.
However, if the group has a permanent pass to the Upinniemi Garrison area regardless of participation in the Maritime Security course, the instructor will not come to pick you up at the gate, but you can arrive directly at the Fire Training Unit and wait for the instructor in the main lobby.
Remember to take your photo ID with you!
When driving in the Upinniemi garrison area, you must strictly observe the speed limits there. Parking in the garrison area is only allowed in the parking areas!
Parking for the fire training unit is located behind the training building. Eight electric car charging points (22 kW, Type 2) are available to customers and are charged using the Card Charge application.
The training starts at 08.30. Depending on the nature of the training and the size of the group, the length of the day will vary. However, we aim to finish by 16.00.
Those arriving by car are kindly requested to take into account the impact of the morning traffic in southern Finland.
Training usually involves physical exertion. It is therefore important that the participant is in good health. In practice, a normally fit participant will be able to cope with the training.
If you are in doubt about whether your health is good enough to participate in the course, check with your doctor. You must not attend the course under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. If you are or suspect that you are pregnant, please discuss your pregnancy with your doctor. For more information on the content and requirements of the course, please contact the training coordinator.
The participant assesses his or her own health status on a pre-course registration form. Maritime Security staff have the right to refuse a person's participation in the training for health or other reasons.
The Fire Training Unit will provide the students with a fire-fighting suit.
Take it with you:
We recommend that you also bring spare clothes to replace any that may get soaked or wet. In the cold seasons, it is a good idea to have a sufficiently warm pair of underwear.
There are two changing rooms with lockable lockers for the use of trainees. Valuables should be left at home, as Meriturva is not responsible for items lost in lockers or other premises. If you require more privacy than usual or a gender-neutral dressing room, please contact us before arriving at the course.
In principle, filming is prohibited in the Upinniemi garrison area and also in the Fire Training Unit. However, filming is possible in the facilities of the Marine Guard and the training area with the permission of the staff, subject to special agreement.
Students can usually dine at the garrison restaurant Ankkur on the garrison grounds. For more information on accommodation options, see here.
It is important to follow the instructions of the staff on the premises and in the area. Customers are responsible for any damage or costs they may cause to Meriturta or other customers. Any deficiencies or malfunctions should be reported to the staff of Meriturva as soon as possible.
Maritime Safety does not have a separate accident insurance for participants in training courses. Trainees must always be covered by their employer, the National Treasury or other insurance. Please ensure that your insurance cover is in order before the training starts.
Students studying at their employer's expense are covered by their employer's statutory accident insurance in accordance with the ”Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases Act” (459/2015).
The State Treasury covers students at state educational institutions. Students who attend the course independently / at their own expense are also covered by the National Treasury. In the event of an accident, compensation may be paid to the above-mentioned persons in accordance with the ”Act on Compensation for Injury or Illness in Work-Related Circumstances” (460/2015). Students sent by a non-state educational institution are covered by the insurance of their own institution.
By decision of the Ministry of Education and Culture (VN/9331/2022-OKM-1), the Maritime Safety Authority is entitled to organise training that deepens or complements professional competence in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Vocational Training Act (531/2017).
An incident caused by an error or omission of a state official is dealt with in accordance with the ”Act on State Compensation” (978/2014) and the ”Act on Compensation for Damage” (412/1974).
Note! In the case of external training, responsibilities are defined in a separate rental agreement.
The course fee is paid online at the time of registration. Companies that are contracted customers of Meriturva can also pay by invoice. The invoice will be sent to the billing address provided after the course. The participant is responsible for the accuracy of the invoice details and for ensuring that he/she has a valid payment commitment from the company. The participant will be responsible for any subsequent invoicing if the company refuses to pay the invoice for any reason.
Cancellation must be made at least two (2) weeks before the course start date, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the client. Cancellations made after this date will be charged 50 % of the course price. If the enrolled person does not attend the course and has not cancelled his/her booking, we will charge the full course fee.
Cancellations must be made using the edit link in the confirmation message or by email to info@meriturva.fi. In the event of cancellation, any prepaid fees may be transferred to a subsequent registration fee or refunded on request, less an office fee of EUR 25.
If a student is dissatisfied with a decision on the assessment of his/her coursework, he/she has the right to request a correction from Meriturva, orally or in writing, within 14 days of being informed of the results of the assessment and the application of the assessment criteria to his/her coursework. Written requests for rectification should be sent to kirjaamo@meriturva.fi under the heading Request for rectification. Meriturva will issue a decision on the request for rectification within a reasonable time.
The movement and stay of foreigners and foreign vessels in protected areas is governed by a Government Decision. VNp 318/1990.
A foreign person must apply for a separate permit to enter the garrison area. They must also be in possession of a passport or photo identification to gain access to the area.
NOTE!
The application for an alien permit must reach the processor at least two (2) weeks before the date of the event.
Download the application form in Word format (50 kb) Here.
Applications for authorisations should be sent by e-mail to: palokoulutus@meriturva.fi
