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FACILITIES

South Shields Marine School has incredible learning facilities that allow our expert teaching staff to prepare you for a seafaring career. Our campus also has everything a student could need.

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FACILITIES

Explore some of the most advanced marine learning and training facilities in the world here at South Shields Marine School.

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MOST

Marine Offshore Safety Training gives you a real taste of what it’s like to be at sea, and ensures you’ll be safe when you go there.

Simulation Facilities

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SIMULATOR

We use the most advanced technology currently available in simulation training to ensure our students have the most realistic training experience.

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3D MODELLING

We have been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our innovative 3D modelling work.

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VTS

Our state of the art Vessel Traffic Services courses teach you to manage ships from the shoreline.

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FIRE TRAINING CENTRE

Our fire training centre, complete with an enclosed training facility and up to date equipment, lets learners gain vital skills for dealing with fires at sea.

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Accomodation

ACCOMMODATION

Our student accommodation is conveniently located on campus, have a browse around our accommodation and see what suits you best. 

LIFE ON CAMPUS

Our campus is packed with everything a student could ask for, from cheap, delicious food to beauty salons.

Fitness Suite

The recently refurbished fitness suite on campus boasts the latest fitness equipment, a large studio area, fitness classes and optional personal training sessions. Our friendly team is always on hand to provide advice and instruction for every fitness level.

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

South Shields Marine School recently invested £300,000 in our learning facilities so we can keep providing students with the best possible training.