ISTC trains Libyan oil company employees

Employees from Mellitah Oil & Gas, the largest oil company in Libya, recently travelled to Malta to take part in a course on aviation rescue and fire fighting through the International Safety Training College (ISTC).

The course, which took place over three weeks in collaboration with Malta International Airport, was aimed at training fire-fighting teams for aviation incidents.

“Mellitah Oil and Gas has many installations throughout Libya and, due to their rural locations, they’re best reached by air travel,” explains Andrew Gilravey, head of operations for ISTC Malta and Libya.

“Therefore, most have their own airstrips, which obviously require emergency response personnel and aviation fire fighters who are trained and competent to deal with any aircraft incidents. This is where our training comes in.”

A series of courses will be underway until the end of September.