Marine College

Are you looking for a Marine College that is world renowned for its quality of maritime training? Look no further than South Tyneside College.

Worldwide reputation for quality

We have a worldwide reputation for the quality of our marine training. Our first-rate teaching staff offer a very wide range of knowledge, skills and experience. Most have worked in the Merchant Navy and combine their industry expertise with up-to-date teaching methods.

Working in partnership

We work in close partnership with international educational establishments and leading maritime training institutions to offer you the best training opportunities.  Our partners include:

• AMET University (AMET)
• Applied Research International (ARI)
• B.P. Marine Academy
• Commander Ali's Academy of Merchant Navy (CAAMN)
• Shah Marine & Business Institute

Wide range of courses

Our courses cover the whole spectrum of marine education including navigation, operations, mechanical and electrical engineering, communications and catering. We provide training for cadets and trainees through to senior officer certification and degrees.

We also offer a diverse range of short courses for the marine, offshore and leisure markets. These include Royal Yachting Association courses and OPITO approved Offshore Survival training.

Extensive resources

We have invested millions of pounds in our industry-standard facilities. They provide the most comprehensive and real-life training environment possible. They include:

• A world class Marine Simulation Department containing two 360 degree full-mission bridges and 12 other integrated bridges.
• An integrated full-mission engine room and associated engine workstation rooms. The Department also houses an extensive VTS simulator system and fully equipped Navigation Aid Laboratory.
• A Marine Safety Training Centre which provides realistic survival training in our environmental pool, helicopter escape module and jetty with survival training craft.
• A Fire Training Centre with a full-sized smoke chamber.
• Extensive Marine Workshops and Laboratories.

• A large Marine Learning Centre for the sole use of marine students, with PCs and internet access.

Onsite accommodation

Dr Winterbottom Hall is our purpose-built 360-bed hostel. It is located on the College site just 50 metres from our main teaching facilities. Dr Winterbottom Hall provides single and shared study bedrooms which are serviced five days a week. Read more on our accommodation page.

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