Brrrr it’s cold outside……
Moving into the second day of our STCW 95 Basic Safety Training package it was time to embrace the elements and prepare for an action packed day of realistic training.
DetailsNow approved to deliver Advanced Fire Fighting
South West Maritime Academy as pleased to announce that we are now approved by the MCA to deliver the Advanced Fire Fighting course.
DetailsFears for eight missing crew as bulk carrier overturns in Scotland
Fears for eight missing crew as vessel overturns in Scotland
DetailsHappy New Year
2014 has been a fantastic year for us and left us looking forward to the next even more.
DetailsMandatory security training
Not too sure on what security training you need to work at sea? Please find an easy to understand pdf attached to this post. However please feel free to give us a call on 01172443589 or email us at info@southwestmaritimeacademy.com if you want to talk it through. SECURITY UPDATE TRAINING
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Silver Swan Yacht recruitment specialists
Still looking for work onboard? Now our recruitment partner Silver Swan have their own designated Yacht Recruitment specialists that will work with you to find the right job. Simply upload your details straight on to their website. http://www.silverswanyachtcrew.com/
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Breaking News: MS Marco Polo runs aground off Norway
http://news.sky.com/story/1364947/cruise-ship-carrying-750-tourists-runs-aground
A trip to Ribcraft Ribs
So planning ahead for 2015 we took a little trip down to Ribcraft Ribs in Yeovil today. I would like to thank you for your hospitality and to the Mark for showing us the build process.
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On-board 196 foot J’ade-mega-yacht floating drive garage.
An indoor pool, an aquarium and an indoor ‘drive-in garage’ for its own speedboat: On board a 196ft mega yacht http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2777796/On-board-196-foot-J-ade-mega-yacht-world-s-floating-drive-garage.html
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Breaking news: Fire on cross channel Ferry
A fire has broken out in the engine room of a Calais-bound ferry carrying 337 passengers. The Pride of Canterbury vessel left Dover in Kent early this morning and was arriving in northern France when the blaze erupted at around 8am UK time. http://news.sky.com/story/1344047/fire-on-cross-channel-ferry-carrying-hundreds
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