Saltwave: Maritime Excellence and Environmental Guardianship
Saltwave is Malta’s preeminent authority in maritime services, dedicated to competence, safety, and environmental protection through its dual focus: the Saltwave Academy and its Oil Spill Response division.
As the largest facility for marine pollution control, we provide mission-critical, 24/7/365 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Oil Spill Response. Leveraging immediate call-out capability and an extensive fleet of specialized equipment, including booms and skimmers, we ensure rapid, effective containment and recovery operations both in port and offshore, safeguarding Malta’s territorial waters.
The Academy is a leading maritime training center offering essential certifications. This includes the Nautical Licence Course for safe vessel operation, and a full spectrum of globally recognized IMO Oil Spill Response Courses (from basic awareness to strategic command). By combining cutting-edge emergency readiness with high-calibre vocational education, Saltwave is an indispensable force for operational excellence and environmental stewardship in the Mediterranean.
Principal Courses
Nautical Licence
To give students the required knowledge to be able to operate a vessel in Maltese Territorial Waters- 12NM from a safe haven.
(Vessel may be a boat or Jet-ski of 30HP or more / up to 24m in length)
Boat Master Grade 1
Qualification to serve as Master on a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length, within ports, internal and territorial waters of Malta. This certificate does not include an engineering qualification.
General Purpose Hand
This course gives you the basic safety, seamanship, maintenance, and emergency-response skills needed to work on smaller commercial vessels.
IMO Oil Spill Response – Level 0
IMO OPRC – Basic Awareness and Handling of Small Spills This course is intended to provide a general introduction and awareness to all those involved in marine, port and offshore operations that may lead to a release of pollutants.
IMO Oil Spill Response – Level 1
IMO OPRC Level 1 – Operational This course is designed for all personnel who may be called upon to respond in an operational role during an oil spill response including at-sea, in the air, on the shoreline or inshore, on-land.
IMO Oil Spill Response – Level 2
IMO OPRC Level 2 – Tactical Level This course is designed for all personnel who may be called upon to manage and direct spill response operations. It is aimed at Incident Commanders, On-Scene Commanders, Supervisors and all those working in an incident command centre responding to an oil pollution incident.
