The Importance of Deckhands in the Maritime Industry

The Importance of Deckhands in the Maritime Industry

When it comes to life on the ocean wave, a superyacht or mega yacht is arguably the most luxurious of vessels on the water. Owned by the ultra-wealthy and famous, these floating gin palaces are professionally crewed motor or sailing yachts, ranging from 40 metres (130...
Sisters of the sea, women in the maritime industry

Sisters of the sea, women in the maritime industry

Wednesday March 8th marks the annual celebration of the International Day for Women (IWD). This influential day not only raises awareness of gender equality, reproductive rights, and abuse against women but just as importantly the many challenges women face in the...

Why choose the Maritime Training Academy?

Stormy Seas makes for experienced Sailors Two years on, the 2020 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns are still resonating throughout the maritime industry and figures from the 2021 Office of National Statistics (ONS) seafarers in the UK shipping industry report, support...

A view from…behind the desk

A VIEW FROM…BEHIND THE DESK Here at the Maritime Training Academy, we pride ourselves on the fact that we don’t just offer courses, we help build careers. Students from all around the world come to us to embark on a new path, discover things they didn’t know...

A view from the…office

A VIEW FROM THE OFFICE Here at the Maritime Training Academy, we pride ourselves on the fact that we don’t just offer courses, we help build careers. Students from all around the world come to us to embark on a new path, discover things they didn’t know about an...