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Get in Touch

We may be able to answer your questions on our FAQs page, however, if we’re unable to, you can also fill out the form at the bottom of this page or call marine reception on +44 191 427 3517.

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Feedback

We highly value student feedback, which is why we conduct surveys and student forums throughout the year to improve your learning experience. If you’re a current student and would like to leave some feedback, please speak to your tutor or fill drop in a feedback slip located at marine reception or the LRC. If you do have a complaint, please email our Customer Service Team on SSMS@tynecoast.ac.uk.

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you never stop being part of the South Shields Marine School global community. Your relationship with the college does not have to end when you finish your course and as a former student, we would love to hear from you – and are always to grow our alumni community. If you studied with us or wish to share your story, please email us at alumni@southshieldsmarineschool.com. The Alumni Association allows you to keep up to date with the latest news and stay in contact with other alumni. Join us on LinkedIn here, and you can also join our alumni group to keep in touch with former classmates here.

How to get here

SOUTH SHIELDS MARINE SCHOOL

South Shields Marine School
Grosvenor Road
South Shields
NE33 3EN

T: 0191 427 3517

E: ssms@tynecoast.ac.uk

MARINE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING (MOST)

Marine Offshore Safety Training (MOST)
Wapping Street
South Shields
NE33 1LQ

T: 0191 427 3772

E: most@tynecoast.ac.uk

DR. WINTERBOTTOM HALLS OF RESIDENCE

Dr. Winterbottom
Halls of Residence
Grosvenor Road
South Shields
NE33 3EN

T: 0191 427 3666

E: dwh@tynecoast.ac.uk 

Wherever you’re driving from, you can relax knowing there is onsite parking here at South Shields Marine School.

The number 8 bus leaves every 12 minutes and stops at Westoe on Horsley Hill Road, just a short walk from South Shields Marine School. View timetables.

We encourage active travel to and around our campus. Get more information about cycling in South Tyneside.

The Metro is a convenient way to travel to campus from all around Newcastle. Chichester Metro Station is just a 15 minute walk from the school. Explore the metro map.

If you’re coming from a little further afield, the train is a great way to travel to Newcastle Central Station, where you can get a Metro to take you close to campus. View timetables.

Get in touch, we’re here to help

Simon Ashton

Jon Milner

Head of School – Nautical Science:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3569

E: jon.milner@tynecoast.ac.uk

Chris Gray

Head of School – Marine Engineering:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3920

E: christopher.gray@tynecoast.ac.uk

Michael Speers

Head of Marine Offshore Safety Training:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3664

E: michael.speers@tynecoast.ac.uk

Mel Irving

Advanced Projects Manager:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3922

E: mel.irving@tynecoast.ac.uk

Paul Hodgson

Technical Projects Manager:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3919

E: paul.hodgson@tynecoast.ac.uk

Lucy Howlett

Marine Commercial Liaison:

T: +44 (0) 191 427 3695

E: cadets@tynecoast.ac.uk

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