GET YOUR FUTURE
ON BOARD
Set sail with South Shields Marine School, from Merchant Navy Training to Commercial Marine Courses and much more.
Our Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST) has extensive facilities that have been developed to emulate the most realistic offshore environment.
Over 100 companies and over 3,000 students each year use our MOST courses, which is testament to the exceptional standard of training we provide.
SIMULATOR
Major investment has resulted in South Shields Marine School acquiring the most advanced navigational bridge simulators available today.
Compared to conventional training, simulators offer a more structured method of building high levels of competence and experiences.
What we offer
With routes in Engineering, Nautical (Deck) and Electro-Technical (ETO), we offer programmes where no two days are the same. We also work with various companies to create bespoke courses that are geared towards the future, such as Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy.
NOT SURE WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
WHY CHOOSE US?
South Shields Marine School provides world-leading maritime education and training, through its innovative programmes and facilities, led by an experienced and supportive team.
We offer programmes across the whole spectrum of marine education and nautical sciences, and cater for all levels of education and training, including short courses for the marine offshore markets.
HERE'S SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES...
I have many responsibilities within my current role, including navigational watchkeeping, passage planning, monitoring the upkeep of all LSA and FFA equipment onboard the vessel and managing the deck team. The skills and knowledge I’ve gained while studying at South Shields Marine School have been extremely useful, in particular the extensive practical skills.
A career at sea is very rewarding and full of opportunities.
I have always felt at home at sea and onboard ships so it made perfect sense to pursue a career in this industry. In my current role, I look after all safety measures onboard the vessel including, training, familiarisations, drills, security, management requirements and all other orders issued by the captain. Along with all safety aspects, I also have typical OOW duties including navigational watchkeeping, upkeep of all bridges and LSA and FFA equipment. The best part of my job is being on the bridge and taking over the watch – it’s why we go to sea!”
During a gap year, I stumbled across the film, ‘Captain Philips’, which got me intrigued and had me on a mission to find out more. Before that, I’d never even considered a career at sea. The opportunity for a full sponsored education as opposed to £40,000 debt I’d have carried if I went to university was too good to miss. One of my career highlights is spending time with Richard Hammond, for his new Discovery Chanel series, ‘BIG!’. I taught him how to firefight, drive the world’s biggest boat and a whole bunch of nautical things. This was hands down THE coolest experience of my whole life.
Before my career at sea evolved, I completed a Bachelor Degee in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in my hometown of Cameroon, and since joining Mercy Ships to specialise in all things electrical, I’ve never looked back. DID YOU KNOW? Denise is the first female trainee ETO officer to be sent to college for training by Mercy Ships.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are proud to have a thriving international community. Whether you need visa guidance or you’re not sure where to stay when you get here, we offer support in every way we can.
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