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START YOUR JOURNEY IN THE MERCHANT NAVY

Looking to begin a career at sea? From world-class academic training in college to officer cadetships in navigation, engineering or electro-technical, there are a number of ways to start your maritime career.

INNOVATIVE REMOTE LEARNING

Innovation is at the heart of what we do, offering flexibility to suit your individual training needs, regardless of location.

COMMERCIAL COURSES

Looking to upskill in your current job, or seeking new professional opportunities? We tailor courses to suit the particular requirements of the individual or maritime organisation.

MARINE OFFSHORE SAFETY TRAINING CENTRE

Obtain your offshore and merchant navy safety certification from a high quality industry-accredited provider offering bespoke training packages to suit your needs.

CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY

Acquire the knowledge and skills you need to progress your career and equip you with the international certification required to work at sea.

VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES

Develop your VTS skills and experience using our state-of-the-art facilities. Our cutting-edge technology is designed to effectively manage vessel traffic in ports, harbours and coastal areas.

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Simon Ashton - Principal of SSMS

In the spotlight with South Shields Marine School's new Principal

Maritime expert Simon Ashton has brought his career full circle by being named the new Principal of South…

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World-leading maritime training centre invests in new systems upgrade

South Shields Marine School has enhanced its status as a world-leading training centre through a £300,…

COLLEGE ENTRANCE

How we are recruiting the next generation of merchant navy seafarers - virtually

South Shields Marine School’s Principal has hailed the success of a ‘virtual’ recruitment day on Saturday, November 28,…

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Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic

Seafarers taking courses at South Shields Marine School have been buoyed by the introduction of…