Members of Delver Agents — a premier ship agency and supplier serving South America’s Southern Cone and Antarctica — recently completed a CPR course administered by the Volunteer Firefighters of Ushuaia, underscoring Delver’s ongoing commitment to safety in the workplace.
The four-hour course adhered to the strictest international standard and guidelines, combining theory and practice to equip participants with the necessary tools to act in emergency situations.
“It’s important to be prepared for any scenario,” said Delver Managing Director Veronica Baldasso. “We extend our gratitude to the Volunteer Firefighters of Ushuaia for providing the space and expertise necessary for this important staff training.”
Delver’s Lucas Assenti, Rocío Montoya, Nadia Albornoz, Romina Polo, Nico Curvetto, and José Abascal, participated in the course, which covered:
- Scene evacuation
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Activation of emergency services
- CPR Techniques and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- CPR for infants and pregnant women
- Basic first aid: Choking, fainting, seizures, bleeding, stroke, burns, and hypothermia
Founded on June 2, 1946, Bomberos Voluntarios De Ushuaia (“Volunteer Firefighters of Ushuaia) is an institution with a 77-year history of serving the Ushuaia community. Its volunteers “work every day with every willingness to support the community in response to unexpected events, requiring the sacrifice of all its members,” according to its website.
Delver Agents is your South American shipping specialist. With our Antarctica hub based in Ushuaia, Argentina, we provide marine logistics, ship supplies, port agency, customs brokerage, import-export, and crew and passenger services throughout the Southern Cone and Antarctica. We’ll do whatever it takes to support the success of your ships.
