Career Paths
Deck Officer
If you want to progress as a Deck Officer, we have all the courses you need to get the most from your career.
From a Chief Mate Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science to MCA signals training, take a look at our courses to find what you’re looking for.
Engine Officer
Do you want to progress as an Engine Officer? We have all the courses you need to get the most from your career.
From Second and Chief Engineer Oral Prep to a Certificate of Competency in Management, take a browse and see how we can help.
ELECTRO-TECHNICAL OFFICER
Progress your career and become an Electro-Technical Officer with South Shields Marine School.
Take a look at our range of courses to see how we can support you in reaching your career goals.
Hear from the Merchant Navy Training Board
“From the delivery of training programmes and the promotion of career pathways, we are delighted to work with South Shields Marine School. Their provision offers high-quality MCA and MNTB approved maritime cadetship courses.”
PORT AND VTS COURSES
BESPOKE PROGRAMMES
Bespoke programmes are available for individual employers; we can modify or develop courses in line with business needs. South Shields Marine School boasts the most advanced navigational bridge simulators available today. There are twenty, which can be used together or separately and can be reconfigured to offer virtually limitless training possibilities.
We also work with ports and can offer apprenticeships such as marine pilot and port marine operations officer programmes.
TANKER
From basic safety to advanced training, working with tankers is key for the oil and gas industry.
Our courses provide specialist training for senior officers and any person with immediate responsibility for loading, discharging, care in transit or handling of bulk oil, chemical and gas cargoes.
STCW AND SAFETY TRAINING
STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION & WATCHKEEPING AND SAFETY
Better standards of safety are always good for you, your career and your company. Train yourself or your employees at South Shields Marine School.
Offshore Safety
Obtain your offshore and merchant navy safety certification from a high-quality, industry-accredited provider offering bespoke training packages to suit your needs.
CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING DAYS
DID YOU KNOW?
South Shields Marine School offer and tailor team building packages with employers and training organisatons, including the use of our simulators and environmental pool/fire training ground. It’s a great way to delve into the world of maritime and work together as a team. All participants will receive a certificate of completition – and what better way to have some fun too!