Specialist Maritime & Wind Energy Training Hub
South West Maritime Academy is a premier provider of STCW Basic Safety Training and GWO courses for mariners and offshore technicians. Located near Bristol and Gloucester, our facility at Cromhall Quarry offers a realistic environment for Sea Survival, Fire Fighting, and Work at Height training that indoor centers cannot replicate.
STCW Basic Safety Training
The mandatory 5-day safety week for all seafarers, compliant with the STCW 2010 Manila Amendments. Essential for commercial maritime careers.
STCW Refresher Training
Keep your certifications valid. We provide 5-yearly mandatory updating training for Fire Fighting and Sea Survival as per MCA requirements.
GWO Basic Safety Training
Kickstart your career in renewables. Our GWO BST program provides the mandatory safety standards for the global offshore wind industry.
Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
Comprehensive training for crew members responsible for launching and taking charge of survival craft or rescue boats in emergency situations.
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Often referred to as Sea Survival training, this module provides essential knowledge of life-saving appliances and survival techniques at sea.
Approved Engine Courses (AEC1 & AEC2)
Master marine engineering. Combine AEC1 & AEC2 into a single package to gain the vital MCA-approved skills required for yacht and small craft engineering.
