STCW Courses - Maritime Courses - Industry Courses

Our Maritime College offers a range of internationally recognised STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) short courses designed to equip maritime professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required for safe and effective operations at sea.

Our training programmes cover key areas such as personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities, and other essential maritime safety competencies. Delivered by experienced instructors in a professional training environment, our courses combine practical skills with theoretical knowledge, ensuring students meet industry standards and are prepared for the demands of the maritime sector.

SAFETY COURSES

Maritime Courses

Level III Oral Preparation (Engineers)

Introduction: Facilitator: Chief Engineer D. Lambert - With more than a decade of oral candidate preparation experience, the Marine Engineering program produced 19 successful Chief Engineer (Unlimited) candidates in 2025 alone. Offered from our Marine Engineering building in Cape Town, or online.

Description: A mock oral examination is conducted at the end of the course to determine the readiness of the individual candidates – with feedback given to the candidates

Duration: 5 Days (Dates as per Request)

Course Content: Marine Engineering Safety , Marine Engineering Management, Shipboard Systems – Steam, Electrical. Motor, General & Control Systems, Legal Knowledge Requirements, Level III Assessment Process Management

Level III Oral Preparation (Navigation)

Introduction: Facilitator - Master Mariner Blaise Morris. Captain Morris has years of experience preparing candidates for their SAMSA level III assessments (at all levels). Now offered from our dedicated Navigation building in Cape Town, or online.

Description: A mock oral examination is conducted at the end of the course to determine the readiness of the individual candidates – with feedback given to the candidates

Duration: 5 days (Dates as per Request)

Course Content: Navigational Safety , Ship Management, Shipboard Navigational Systems , Legal Knowledge Requirements, Level III Assessment Process Management

MARINE POLLUTION PREVENTION (MARPOL)

Description: The MARPOL Convention Course has been designed to assist participants with a thorough knowledge of the requirements under the MARPOL convention for protection of the marine environment. Candidates will have an awareness of what is expected of seagoing personnel in terms of the legislation pertaining to the Southern African Special area, and the areas of interest under the IMO convention.

Duration: 2 Days (Dates as per request)

Course Content: MARPOL Annexes, The SOPEP Plan, Marine Pollution Prevention Equipment, Marine Pollution Prevention Documentation, The Role of Flag State in Pollution Prevention

SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS)

Description: The SOLAS Convention Course has been designed to assist participants with a thorough knowledge of the requirements under the SOLAS convention for safety of life at sea. Candidates will have an awareness of what is expected of seagoing personnel in terms of the legislation pertaining to the SOLAS convention as outlined by the IMO.

Duration: 2 Days (Dates as per request)

Course Content: SOLAS Convention Overview, Ship Construction, Fire, Life Saving Appliances, Navigation and Communications, Carriage of Goods.

MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Description: The Marine Environmental Awareness Course has been designed to follow up on the MARPOL Convention Course through looking at international treaties related to the prevention of marine pollution. Candidates will have an awareness of what is in terms of the legislation governed by the international treaties, and the areas of interest under the IMO convention.

Duration: 1 Day (Dates as per request)

Course Content: MARPOL Annexes, Maritime Treaties Related to MARPOL, Marine Pollution Prevention, Legislation, The Role of IMO and Flag State

INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME

Description: The Introduction to Maritime course is intended for all persons who are new to the maritime industry, who wish to gain maritime industry knowledge relevant to the sector in which they are working. The course focuses on providing maritime industry staff with an introductory knowledge of the shipping industry.

Duration: 1 Day (Dates as per request)

Course Content: The Maritime Industry Sector, The Maritime Industry Role Players, Different Sectors of the Maritime Industry, Maritime Industry Legislation, Working in the Maritime Sector, Life Onboard Ships, Maritime Qualifications