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Giving students the freedom to further their career goals
Giving students the freedom to further their career goals The Maritime Training Academy is an international leader in supplying distance learning diplomas, and we help thousands of students from all around the world to enhance their knowledge and further their...
In Conversation with Course Author Captain Hugh McQuaid
Despite the sad passing of Captain McQuaid, his wisdom and legacy continues within our courses. And, we hope, many can continue to learn from his vast, insightful and in-depth knowledge of the industry. When it comes to enhancing your maritime career...
The Monaco Yacht Show review
The Monaco Yacht Show is an iconic feature of this Principality’s coastline. The Super yacht world is one which many can only dream of becoming part of, but for these three days yacht owners, future super yacht purchasers or charterers and important decision-makers in...
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...
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