The Certificate in Marine Surveying Fundamentals aims to expand the knowledge of existing and potential marine surveyors in the marine survey industry. Over 12 weeks and 6 modules, this distance learning programme will explore the human element of conducting opening meetings, dealing with obstructive and difficult clients/officers/crew, the safety of surveyors, the extent of authority and professional conduct.

The global shipping industry never stands still, and this is also true for technology. New technological demands with regard to ship safety, navigation, risk management and energy efficiency mean new requirements for increasingly skilled and technically knowledgeable professionals to understand and carry out these demands. This course develops a detailed understanding of ship technology and the role it plays in shipping.

The 12-week Certificate in Shipyard and Boatyard Management delivers the essential knowledge and expertise required to successfully manage shipyards and boatyards effectively. An effective introduction to the management of shipyards and boatyards

The Diploma in Harbour Masters provides the underpinning knowledge to enable the present and future harbour masters, and their staff, to meet the key role in managing the marine safety functions of a port or harbour. As the first professional development course for Harbour Masters (and their staff), this thorough 12-month programme aims to provide the knowledge needed for the role in support of “on-the-job” training.

Technical supers are in great demand, as they have responsibility for ships, both in a technical as well as a general managerial sense. This MSc in Marine Technical Superintendent course delivers the issues pertinent to the student to enable them to prove their knowledge and progress in their career.

The 14-week Certificate in Alternative Fuels course offers a close look at a range of new fuel alternatives – including LPG, methanol, hydrogen, biofuels, ammonia, nuclear and renewable energy – that will not only meet existing and possible future restrictions but can also be used to drive efficiency, minimise costs and reduce environmental impacts.