Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik

What Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik does

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik AS is a Norwegian private limited company (Aksjeselskap) founded in 1994 and headquartered at Hansvikveien 3C, 7900 Rørvik, Nærøysund municipality. It operates a multi-disciplinary training center serving three primary verticals: maritime professionals (deck officer certification D5/D6, STCW-78 safety courses, GMDSS/Radio certificates, and navigation/fairway certificates), the Norwegian aquaculture industry (fish welfare courses, crane and truck operator training, and aquaculture-specific safety modules), and land-based workers (hot work, fall protection, work at height). Secondary audiences include pilots and navigators requiring Kystverket-approved fairway certificate renewal.

The company's core technology combines full-scale maritime simulators (ECDIS, ARPA, radar, GMDSS, BRM/ERM, instrument navigation, fast boat, and vessel maneuvering) with a VR-based hot work training simulator and an integrated e-learning portal (kurs.ssras.no) that enables remote theory completion paired with on-site practical assessment. Practical training is delivered at three Rørvik-area facilities: the main headquarters, a sea rescue field at Nyvegen 20, and a fire training field at Kråkøyveien 46. The fish welfare curriculum was co-developed with Val FoU's fish health biologists and veterinarians, and THYF (Trøndelag Higher Vocational School) offers D5-to-D3 upgrade courses at the company's Rørvik site.

The business model is professional services revenue from per-course fees, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct (on-site at Rørvik, or on-customer-site by arrangement) supplemented by the third-party kursguiden.no course portal. The company operates without external investors, funding rounds, or disclosed parent entities, and has accumulated approvals from five Norwegian regulatory bodies (Sjøfartsdirektoratet, Mattilsynet, Kystverket, Telenor Radio, Arbeidstilsynet), creating a regulatory moat that is the primary structural defense in its market.

Name

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik

Legal name

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik AS

Website

https://ssras.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik AS is a Norwegian simulator-based training center founded in 1994, serving maritime professionals, the Norwegian aquaculture industry, pilots, and land-based workers with STCW-78 certifications, deck officer courses, and aquaculture safety training from its Rørvik headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG), Lifeguard, Water Rescue & Aquatic Safety Training (EDAOAMAJ)

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• Aquaculture safety courses
• Deck officer certification
• Simulator-based training
• STCW compliance courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Rørvik

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Maritime Safety Training Courses: Professional training services for maritime professionals including deck officer certification (D5/D6), safety courses, GMDSS/ROC/GOC radio certificates, and STCW-78 compliance courses. Revenue generated through course fees, with pricing not publicly disclosed.
2. Aquaculture Industry Training: Training services for fish farming and service industry including fish welfare courses, safety courses, and equipment operation (crane/truck). E-learning based courses for the aquaculture sector.
3. Pilotage/Certificate Renewal Services: Simulator-based renewal and extension of navigation certificates (Farledsbevis) for pilots, approved by Kystverket.
4. Hot Work and Workplace Safety Training: Hot work (varme arbeider) certification courses and workplace safety training including fall protection and work at height, offered as e-learning with practical exercises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik AS is a Norwegian training center delivering regulator-approved safety and competency courses for the maritime, aquaculture, and land-based sectors. Core offerings include STCW-78 basic and advanced safety training, deck officer certification (D5/D6), GMDSS/ROC/GOC radio operator certificates, fairway certificate (Farledsbevis) renewal, fish welfare courses, crane and truck operation, and workplace safety certifications (hot work, fall protection, first aid). Courses combine e-learning theory with practical simulator, fire-field, and sea-rescue exercises delivered at the Rørvik facility or on customer sites.

Product overview

Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik AS is a Norwegian maritime and aquaculture safety training center offering simulator-based courses and training programs. The portfolio consists of a unified training services platform supplemented by an e-learning portal (SSR E-læringsportal) and specialized modules. Core offerings include STCW-78 certified courses such as Basic Safety Training, Advanced Safety Training, Medical Treatment, and GMDSS Radio Communications (ROC/GOC) for seafarers. The company provides deck officer certification programs (D5, D6) and fisherman skipper certificates, along with specialized maritime courses including fast boat training, instrument navigation with ECDIS/ARPA/BRM, and fairway certificates. The aquaculture division offers fish welfare courses, crane and forklift training, hot work certification, and occupational safety e-learning courses. Additional offerings include crane/truck operator courses, bridge simulator training, aquaculture simulator training, and ECOSHIP fuel efficiency courses. Many courses combine e-learning with practical simulator exercises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Safety Training for Seafarers (Grunnleggende sikkerhetskurs for sjøfolk) Basic safety training required for all crew members on vessels including fishing boats; covers fundamental safety procedures and pollution prevention under the STCW code.
• Advanced Safety Training (Videregående sikkerhetsopplæring) Advanced safety training covering rescue craft operations, fire leadership, and medical first aid as required by STCW code sections A-VI/2-1, A-VI/3, and A-VI/4-1 for officers on vessels.
• Medical Treatment Course (40 hours) 40-hour medical treatment course meeting STCW Convention Rule VI/4 requirements for seafarers with responsibility for medical care aboard ships.
• 66-hour Safety Course for Officers 66-hour safety course for officers who have not maintained the required sea service during the last 5 years; includes advanced safety training components.
• GMDSS GOC/ROC Courses Global Maritime Distress and Safety System certification courses. ROC covers VHF with DSC, NAVTEX and emergency radio equipment for A1 watchkeeping officers; GOC is the highest level of radio operator certification for maritime communications.
• D5/Fisherman Skipper Class B Certification Course Approximately 3-month deck officer certification course combining mandatory classroom sessions, e-learning, and exam weeks; qualifies for watchkeeping officer duties, chief officer, and ship master on vessels under 500 GT in North Sea and Baltic trade, and fishing vessels under 500 BT.
• D6/Deck Officer Class 6 Course (Fiskeskipper C) Deck Officer Class 6 certification qualifying holders to operate vessels up to 24 meters in small coastal trade; combines e-learning modules, intensive classroom training, and simulator exercises. Includes a mandatory start-up day, 5 weeks of e-learning modules, and an intensive exam week.
• Fast Boat Course (Hurtigbåt Kurs) Fast boat training including basic course, retraining, and assessor course; includes BRM (Bridge Resource Management) course conducted with e-learning, group work, and practical simulator exercises.
• Instrument Navigation with BRM (ECDIS/ARPA) Instrument navigation training covering ECDIS, ARPA, and BRM/ERM; teaches operators to safely navigate using radar with ARPA and ECDIS.
• Fairway Certificate Course (Farledsbevis) Fairway certificate course approved by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) for renewal and extension of Class 1, 2, and 3 fairway certificates using simulators.
• Crane and Truck Operator Course Crane and truck operator training including Module 1.1, G11 rigging and slinging, G20 fixed hydraulic crane, and T1/T4 forklift courses; combines e-learning with practical training and examinations.
• Hot Work Course (Varme arbeider) with VR Simulator Hot work certification course featuring a modern VR simulator for fire extinguishing exercises; combines e-learning theory with practical digital fire exercises (~10 minutes per participant). Traditional fire-field exercises are being phased out by January 2027.
• Fish Welfare Course (Fiskevelferdskurs) Fish welfare courses for the aquaculture industry covering fish farming (matfisk, settefisk), service boats, well boats, hatchery operations, and slaughterhouse operations.
• FSE with First Aid E-Learning Course Electrical safety work course with first aid for aquaculture operations, including first aid for electrical injuries and battery training; required for work on electrical systems on floating facilities and service vessels.
• Maritime Battery Systems Course Training for personnel operating, inspecting, or maintaining maritime battery systems on board vessels; covers safe handling of battery systems.
• Ammonia as Refrigerant Course (RSW systems) Training for crew on vessels with RSW (Refrigerated Sea Water) systems using ammonia as cooling medium.
• Work at Height and Fall Protection Course Work at height and fall protection training covering proper use and inspection of fall protection equipment, hazard identification, and safety procedures.
• Chemical Handling Course (Kjemikalehåndtering) Chemical handling course for the aquaculture industry covering safe use, storage, and labeling of chemicals that may be harmful to humans, fish, and the environment.
• Gas Measurement and Safe Entry Course Gas measurement and safe entry course providing introduction to work in enclosed spaces and use of portable gas detectors.
• Escape Security Course (Rømmingssikring) Escape security course providing comprehensive introduction to prevention and handling of fish escape events, one of the biggest challenges in the aquaculture industry.
• Certificate Examination for Deck Officers/Engine Officers Certificate examination for deck officers and engine officers who have less than 12 months of sea time in the last 5 years; consists of theoretical and practical simulator-based components.
• Aquaculture Simulator Training (Havbrukssimulator) Aquaculture simulator for training with service boats and crane simulators.
• ECOSHIP Fuel-Efficient Vessel Operations Course Fuel-efficient ferry and work boat course teaching participants to plan and execute fuel-efficient operations to minimize greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Efficient training through e-learning integration - customers can complete theory remotely and practical training at the center

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Val FoUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVal FoU (fish health biologists/veterinarians) collaborated with Sikkerhetssenteret Rørvik to develop fish welfare courses. These courses are developed in collaboration with Val FoU's fish health biologists and veterinarians, meeting legal requirements for fish welfare training in aquaculture operations.
• THYF (Trøndelag Higher Vocational School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHYF study site Ytre Namdal in Rørvik in Nærøysund municipality offers upgrade courses from D5 to D3 deck officer certification. The course provides theoretical foundation for D3 certification, designed for seafarers in permanent employment who cannot attend vocational school.
• Sjøfartsdirektoratet (Norwegian Maritime Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationSjøfartsdirektoratet approves and regulates maritime training courses. The center holds approvals for all courses related to STCW-78 convention. The regulator also provides Webcadet system approval - a digital cadet book for documenting systematic training aboard vessels.
• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)coreTechnology or IntegrationKystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration) approves the center to offer navigation certificate (Farledsbevis) renewal and extension using simulators. The center is approved to conduct sailing practice for pilotage certificate renewal through simulator use.
• Mattilsynet (Norwegian Food Safety Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationMattilsynet approves aquaculture-related courses offered by the center including fish welfare training for various aquaculture segments (fish farming, service boats, well boats, processing).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trainor AS: Norwegian training provider offering hot work, electrical safety, and Ex/electro-technical courses. Trainor is directly comparable to Sikkerhetssenteret R\u00f8rvik on hot work certification (the company's own e-learning login is routed through auth.trainor.no for hot work content), targeting overlapping Norwegian enterprise and maritime customers.
• Maritim Kompetanse AS: Norwegian maritime training specialist offering STCW, navigation, and deck officer courses to Norwegian seafarers. Directly comparable as a domestic provider of the same regulated maritime certification courses with similar target customers and approval-driven moat.
• Kongsberg Maritime Training (KMC): Norwegian maritime simulator and training provider operating advanced bridge/ship-handling simulators with STCW approvals. Highly comparable on the simulator-based maritime training dimension, with arguably deeper simulator capability but broader geographic scope and a different go-to-market.
• Aqua Kompetanse AS: Norwegian aquaculture-focused training and advisory provider serving the fish farming sector with safety, fish welfare, and operational courses. Direct competitor in the Norwegian aquaculture training segment that constitutes one of Sikkerhetssenteret's primary growth verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Mintra (Maritime Group): Global maritime e-learning and crew competence management platform serving major shipping companies worldwide. Comparable as a maritime digital training provider but at much larger scale and primarily serving commercial shipping rather than fishing/aquaculture niches.
• Ocean Technologies Group (Seagull): Global maritime training and competency provider offering e-learning, maritime training systems, and onboard crew development. Comparable on maritime STCW and navigation content delivery but serves global shipping customers rather than the Norwegian fishing/aquaculture niche.
• DNV (Maritime Training): Major classification society and certification body offering maritime training programs, including STCW and competency courses. Comparable as a regulator-adjacent maritime training provider with much broader geographic reach and corporate backing.
• Falck Nutec: International safety training provider with extensive offshore, maritime, and industrial safety course portfolio including STCW, hot work, and fall protection. Comparable across multiple Sikkerhetssenteret course categories but with global scale and broader industrial (oil & gas) focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ssras.no
• Instagraminstagram.com/ssras.no

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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