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The importance of training your Superyacht crew
Yachting is far more regulated than it used to be which makes it a great time to get into the industry through gaining qualifications. Since 2011, the phase-in period for legislation on standards of competence (STCW[1]) is in place. Training crews is mandatory. The...
Yachting and what the guests don’t see
At the end of every charter season, yachts are put to the yard to undergo their fixing and maintenance. The yards are a big part of the whole picture, but not something guests see or experience. In the end, when the yacht’s in the yard it’s a time for the crew...
The rise in ship security
Ship security today takes the form of protecting slow moving oil drilling equipment, private Superyachts, cargo and freight vessels, people on board, and even undersea cable laying projects. Working crews need anti-piracy operations training and ship security training...
An interview with course author Jonathan Hadley-Piggin
As our courses aim to provide you with the best platform possible to begin or enhance your maritime career, we think it’s important to use the best people; ensuring your distance learning is current, well-informed and most importantly, going to aid you in your career...
Investment in your maritime career
A career at sea is very attractive for many of us. Whether you’re interested in engineering or technical roles in tanker operations or want to join the crew of a superyacht, a maritime career can be exciting, rewarding and inspiring. Maritime careers are not always at...
Yacht & Small Craft Surveying Video Testimonial
We’d like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to our former Yacht & Small Craft Surveying student Niall Cloke for sending in a video testimonial following his successful completion of his Diploma with us.