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Officer Cadet Training Programmes

Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a range of Officer Cadet training programmes for initial Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer qualification. All courses are delivered by ...more

Officer Cadet Training Programmes

Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a range of Officer Cadet training programmes for initial Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer qualification. All courses are delivered by our staff of experienced lecturers, most of whom are former seafarers.

High professional standards are demanded of ships' officers and a cadetship is a challenging programme of education and training that prepares students to meet those high standards.

Learning is delivered by a variety of methods which include formal lectures, practical demonstrations and mentoring. Progress is measured by written and oral examinations, together with the assessment of practical skills and competences.

Success requires a committed and mature approach to both practical and academic work and sponsors take a close interest in the progress of their cadets.

Merchant Vessel Operations (Deck)

Warsash Maritime Academy offers a number of training programmes leading to the Officer of the Watch (OOW), Chief Mate and Master Certificates of Competency, under the governance of th ...more

Merchant Vessel Operations (Deck)

Warsash Maritime Academy offers a number of training programmes leading to the Officer of the Watch (OOW), Chief Mate and Master Certificates of Competency, under the governance of the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The MCA has a comprehensive website giving access to all relevant training guidance documents. Please visit the site at www.mcga.gov.uk| . 

It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that all the entry requirements for a particular course and any associated MCA Oral examination are met prior to attending the course. Further details and Deck Officer Training Charts can be found below. The various training programme options are indicated below. Further information on the relevant programme is contained in subsequent pages.

Please note that all candidates must have good mathematical ability and a good understanding of written and technical English to undertake these courses.

Merchant Vessel Engineering (Engineer)

Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a number of training programmes leading to the Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Second Engineer and Chief Engineer Certificates of Comp ...more

Merchant Vessel Engineering (Engineer)

Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) offers a number of training programmes leading to the Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW), Second Engineer and Chief Engineer Certificates of Competency, under the governance of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The MCA has a comprehensive website giving access to all relevant training guidance documents. Please visit the site at www.mcga.gov.uk| . 

It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure that all the entry requirements for a particular course and any associated MCA Oral examination are met prior to attending the course. Further information on the relevant programme is contained in subsequent pages.

Please note that all candidates must have good mathematical ability and a good understanding of written and spoken technical English to undertake these courses.

Commercial Yacht (Engine)

The MCA's Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing & Motor Vessels, published in 1997, requires that engineering personnel serving on yachts and sail training vessels of le ...more

Commercial Yacht (Engine)

The MCA's Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing & Motor Vessels, published in 1997, requires that engineering personnel serving on yachts and sail training vessels of less than 3,000 gt should be qualified in accordance with the UK's current Training and Certification Regulations.

However, since the introduction of STCW 95, it has become apparent that some engineering personnel serving on yachts of this type, may be unable to meet the full UK Merchant Navy requirements, as set out in the Merchant Shipping (Training and Certification) Regulations 1997.

To address the needs of seafarers serving on yachts and sail training vessels of less than 3,000 gt and under 9,000 kW propulsion power the MCA, in consultation with the "large yacht" industry, sail training organisations and United Kingdom maritime colleges, has developed a route leading to engineer certification limited to this sector. These provisions also apply to privately owned yachts of a similar size not covered by the code.

The route makes use of a series of training modules which include tuition, written examinations and ancillary training which, in conjunction with suitable engineering practical training and yacht service, permit entry to an MCA oral examination. Warsash Maritime Academy is approved by the MCA (UK) to deliver the relevant training modules. Success in the MCA oral examination leads to the issue of either a STCW 95 certificate of competency limited to service on yachts and sail training vessels, or a Marine Engine Operator licence limited to service on yachts and sail training vessels. No MCA oral examination or written examination is required for candidates taking the Approved Engine Course certificate.

These qualifications, except the AEC and MEOL, will be issued in accordance with the requirements of STCW 95. The AEC and MEOL are not STCW certificates.

The following courses are offered by Warsash Maritime Academy. Eligibility can only be assessed by the Seafarer Standards Branch of the MCA (UK) as detailed in MGN156.

Basic Safety Training Week STCW'95

Warsash Maritime Academy offers a Basic Safety Training Week (5 Days) as approved under STCW'95. These training weeks are run at various times throughout the year. These courses can ...more

Basic Safety Training Week STCW'95

Warsash Maritime Academy offers a Basic Safety Training Week (5 Days) as approved under STCW'95. These training weeks are run at various times throughout the year. These courses can be taken as a package, or are also offered individually. For details on any of the courses, please see the separate entry under the relevant section.

Bridge Procedures

Navigating officers can continue their professional development by honing teamwork and bridge management skills in the Academy's full mission ship's bridge simulator. The simulator enables an accurat ...more

Bridge Procedures

Navigating officers can continue their professional development by honing teamwork and bridge management skills in the Academy's full mission ship's bridge simulator. The simulator enables an accurate replication of handling characteristics of vessels ranging from VLCCs to small patrol craft. Nocturnal and daylight operations can be simulated in a wide variety of geographic locations and other areas can be constructed to meet customer requirements.

Pre - employment or pre - promotion assessments can be carried out on the simulator and all exercises are closely monitored and recorded to facilitate effective debriefing.

The simulator is regularly used for port development work and research related to casualty investigation.  

Commercial Yacht (Deck)

Please note that the OOW Navigation and Radar course is now 15 days. The course syllabus has not changed. These courses have been developed to meet the requ ...more

Commercial Yacht (Deck)

Please note that the OOW Navigation and Radar course is now 15 days. The course syllabus has not changed.

These courses have been developed to meet the requirements of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and provide those serving as an officer on a commercial yacht with the professional training they need in order to meet the increasing demands of this market sector.

Further details regarding qualification requirements and certification routes can be found on our website. A copy of the Training Record Book can be downloaded from the MCA website www.mcga.gov.uk| .

Warsash Maritime Academy has approval from the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to offer yachtsmen all the course modules required to obtain an internationally recognised certificate of competency. Scroll down this page for information of the Officer of the Watch and Master modules we offer including dates and fees. Full details of the requirements are provided in MSN 1802, which can be found on the MCA website: www.mcga.gov.uk| .

The training schemes are designed to satisfy the requirements for harmonising deck and engineer officer certification on large commercial sailing and motor vessels, in accordance with UK regulations and the principles of STCW95.

Modules and short courses are provided for personnel serving on:

commercial yachts or sail training vessels of 24m and over which do not carry cargo or more than 12 passengers: and privately owned yachts of 24m and over which do not carry cargo or more than 12 passengers.

Gaining a formal qualification will allow officers to command and operate sophisticated 'Super yachts' and will ensure that they are fully conversant with modern navigational techniques and the legal and technical aspects of operating a large craft.

Participants in these courses will, where appropriate, have the exclusive use of our full bridge simulator, which models the handling characteristics of a super yacht.

The Deck certificate structure (limited to yachts) is as follows:

Warsash Maritime Academy works closely with the Hamble School of Yachting, which delivers RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean courses. These are prerequisites for the OOW and Chief Mate Certificate of Competency.

As well as regularly conducting all of the course modules below, special arrangements may be made for our staff to carry out training aboard vessels or in overseas locations.

Fire Fighting

The Academy's purpose built fire school provides a safe but realistic environment in which seafarers can learn the vital techniques of fighting fires at sea. More information about the Fire school| ...more

Fire Fighting

The Academy's purpose built fire school provides a safe but realistic environment in which seafarers can learn the vital techniques of fighting fires at sea. More information about the Fire school| .

Maritime Safety Training

To meet the increasing demands of mandatory safety training we offer the full range of sea survival courses. Our facilities on campus include well equipped classrooms, extensive maintenance an ...more

Maritime Safety Training

To meet the increasing demands of mandatory safety training we offer the full range of sea survival courses. Our facilities on campus include well equipped classrooms, extensive maintenance and workshop areas and a pier head. At the pier head seafarers can practice the launch and recovery of life rafts and rescue boats, using a single arm davit and partially and totally enclosed survival craft using a twin fall gravity davit.

Medical and First Aid

Warsash Maritime Academy is able to offer a range of courses that fulfil the requirements of STCW'95 and are approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. T ...more

Medical and First Aid

Warsash Maritime Academy is able to offer a range of courses that fulfil the requirements of STCW'95 and are approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Training for seafarers not covered by the international convention requirements (non-STCW) can also be provided. At present this includes, First Aid - Appointed Person (HSE Regs), First Aid at Work - Requalification (HSE 2 Day) and First Aid at Work (HSE 4 Day). See below for details.

Courses are available at Warsash or may be delivered at alternative locations, including on board ship.

We are able to offer a medical training consultancy service and will be happy to discuss your specific training requirements and need for bespoke courses. In addition, courses are available for your non-maritime requirements.

Navigation and Radar

The Multi Purpose Simulator at Warsash provides the basis for our radar and electronic navigation training courses that are designed to meet the needs of the modern shipping industry. Both navigat ...more

Navigation and Radar

The Multi Purpose Simulator at Warsash provides the basis for our radar and electronic navigation training courses that are designed to meet the needs of the modern shipping industry. Both navigation and radar training utilise the simulator, which comprises of three fully equipped bridges with up to date ARPA and ECDIS and integrated navigation system on each bridge. Realism is enhanced by a visual system offering a 120-degree field of view, which may be panned through 360 degrees.

Offshore Oil Safety Training

A varied range of safety and emergency training courses are offered to meet the offshore oil and gas industry requirements, primarily for the UK sector, many of these are approved by OPITO ...more

Offshore Oil Safety Training

A varied range of safety and emergency training courses are offered to meet the offshore oil and gas industry requirements, primarily for the UK sector, many of these are approved by OPITO with additional modular training which is recognised throughout the North Sea by other European regulators. Please see the following course descriptions for more information.

View the recent changes to UK Oil and Gas dispensation requirements  |
View the Offshore Industry Training Flowchart (PDF)|
View the Mutual recognition of Basic Safety & Refresher Safety and Emergency Preparedness Training from other Providers (PDF)|

Radio Communications Training

Professional seafarers and yachtsmen can develop their radio communications skills and understanding by means of demonstrations and practical exercises on our range of sophisticated radio ...more

Radio Communications Training

Professional seafarers and yachtsmen can develop their radio communications skills and understanding by means of demonstrations and practical exercises on our range of sophisticated radio equipment.

Ship Handling

Pilots and senior officers can develop their existing skills and understanding of ship handling at our manned model Centre. The Centre is located at Marchwood on Southampton Water and utili ...more

Ship Handling

Pilots and senior officers can develop their existing skills and understanding of ship handling at our manned model Ship Handling Centre. The Centre is located at Marchwood on Southampton Water and utilises a sheltered 10 acre lake for practical exercises. There are many berths plus enclosed basins and harbour areas as well as buoy channels, some with critical bends and turns. A long canal that includes a turn and a difficult entrance is positioned along the eastern side of the lake.
A fleet of 7 models represent ships up to 300,000 dwt are used to provide tuition in ship handling in a controlled and safe environment. The vessels replicated include a twin screw shuttle tanker, two loaded VLCCs, a car carrier, panamax bulk carrier and a twin screw passenger/ro-ro ship. Model tugs are used to demonstrate various aspects of tug operations for both experienced and trainee pilots and ships' officers.

The Academy is uniquely placed to provide Pilots with professional development training. The combination of our manned model ship handling facility and our full mission bridge simulator provides a unique training resource that utilises the best features of both Manned models and electronic simulation. Courses ranging in duration from 2 days upwards cater for Pilots whatever their experience and can be tailored to meet individual customer requirements.

A wide range of geographical locations and ship types can be simulated which means that exercise may be designed to include ship types and pilotage situations that are specific to a client's training needs. Additional geographic areas can be added to an electronic simulation to meet a client's particular requirements.
Nocturnal, reduced visibility and full day light situations can be simulated as can the effects of wind, tide, currents and swell.
The portfolio of "own ships" types ranges from VLCCs, in differing load/ballast conditions, to small coasters. Several of the "own ships" are fitted with bow and/or stern thrusters and others have twin screws. Working with tugs in both direct and indirect modes, including escort towage, can be incorporated into the exercises and many customers include tug-masters in the course participants.

For more information, please visit www.mannedmodels.com| .

Engine Room Systems

Engineering officers can continue their professional development by honing teamwork and resource management skills in the Academy's Machinery Space Simulator. Courses can be tailored to meet indivi ...more

Engine Room Systems

Engineering officers can continue their professional development by honing teamwork and resource management skills in the Academy's Machinery Space Simulator. Courses can be tailored to meet individual customer's requirements and the underlying philosophy is always the need to create a safe and efficient working environment.

Management Short Courses

The STCW'95 convention provides minimum requirements for the safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment. It has, however been id ...more

Management Short Courses

The STCW'95 convention provides minimum requirements for the safety of life and property at sea and the protection of the marine environment.

It has, however been identified that ship owners/managers who embrace the concept of training their officers and crews to a higher level that the minimum required by STCW'95 should be in a position to take advantage of more favoured status in chartering as a result.

Warsash Maritime Academy are able to offer courses to specific customer requirement. These can include:

• Aspects of Team Resource Management
• Risk & Crisis Management Planning
• Stability & Salvage Courses for Government Bodies

Onboard and Overseas Training

Warsash Maritime Academy can deliver a number of onboard and overseas courses to our customers as part of their crew training requirements.

Petrochemical Training

Petrochemical training at Warsash covers a wide range of courses designed to meet the safety needs of the industry and to provide mandatory tanker safety endorsements. Petroleum, chemical and li ...more

Petrochemical Training

Petrochemical training at Warsash covers a wide range of courses designed to meet the safety needs of the industry and to provide mandatory tanker safety endorsements. Petroleum, chemical and liquefied gas tanker operations are covered, as is the transport of dangerous goods by sea.

Our Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator (LICOS) is used to develop the professional skills of officers who are engaged in the handling of bulk liquid cargoes by simulating the loading and discharging cycles of a variety of tankers. All aspects of the planning and execution of liquid cargo handling and the solving of problems that may arise can be demonstrated and practised in the safe environment of the simulator.

Postgraduate Studies

In response to those wishing to pursue career paths in the maritime industries ashore, the Academy is developing a range of postgraduate courses that are primarily aimed at seafarers who wish to u ...more

Postgraduate Studies

In response to those wishing to pursue career paths in the maritime industries ashore, the Academy is developing a range of postgraduate courses that are primarily aimed at seafarers who wish to use their professional experience to gain academic qualifications. These courses should be viewed in the context of the Foundation Degree and undergraduate programmes which the Academy also offers.

Safety Management

The Academy offers a number of courses that meet the requirements of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

Security Training

Since the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) were agreed at IMO in December 2002, the issue of security amongst shipping and port industries has become of paramount importance. ...more

Security Training

Since the International Ship and Port Facility Code (ISPS) were agreed at IMO in December 2002, the issue of security amongst shipping and port industries has become of paramount importance.

Warsash Maritime Academy, as a leading provider of training to the industry, has been working in close cooperation with the UK designated authority (TRANSEC) and the MNTB to develop a range of courses to meet the requirements of the code.

Both the Ship and Company Security Officer courses have been designed to meet TRANSEC requirements and are formally approved by the MCA (UK).