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Global Cruise Industry Growth in 2018

07/03/2018: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

It was smooth sailing for the cruise industry in 2017, and whilst the year marked a milestone for the developing sector, we can expect to see even further growth in the years ahead. [...]

It was smooth sailing for the cruise industry in 2017, and whilst the year marked a milestone for the developing sector, we can expect to see even further growth in the years ahead. [...]


Back To Basics - STCW Training

14/02/2018: Steve Brand
TrainingNewsUpdate

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The worldwide convention ensures a high standard of training is achieved across the globe. The main purpose of the convention is to promote safety of life and property whilst at sea. [...]

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. The worldwide convention ensures a high standard of training is achieved across the globe. The main purpose of the convention is to promote safety of life and property whilst at sea. [...]


A Message From Our Founder

08/02/2018: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

Seahaven Maritime Academy is entering 2018 with a clear vision. In the next 12 months we will continue to develop our staff and ensure our students are content. [...]

Seahaven Maritime Academy is entering 2018 with a clear vision. In the next 12 months we will continue to develop our staff and ensure our students are content. [...]


SMA train brave veterans for Pacific row

01/02/2018: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

Former marines, Steve Sparkes and Mick Dawson, are gearing up for an epic journey across the Pacific and we are delighted to announce that we have been given the honour of training the pair.. [...]

Former marines, Steve Sparkes and Mick Dawson, are gearing up for an epic journey across the Pacific and we are delighted to announce that we have been given the honour of training the pair.. [...]


STCW 2010 Manila Amendments

28/06/2017: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

STCW 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978 which came into force on the 1st January 2017, bringing with it an array of training requirements. [...]

STCW 2010 Manila amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers, 1978 which came into force on the 1st January 2017, bringing with it an array of training requirements. [...]


Endorsement from John Goode

21/11/2016: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

We are very honoured indeed to have recently received a ringing endorsement from John Goode, a highly experienced and respected expert in the maritime community. Thank you, John, we truly appreciate you taking the time and trouble to write about us... [...]

We are very honoured indeed to have recently received a ringing endorsement from John Goode, a highly experienced and respected expert in the maritime community. Thank you, John, we truly appreciate you taking the time and trouble to write about us... [...]


Making Sense of the New STCW Refresher Training

26/09/2016: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

The Manila Amendments have brought a number of changes to the STCW 2010. The one which affects the majority of crew working in the superyacht industry is the need to updates some aspects of the STCW mandatory training. [...]

The Manila Amendments have brought a number of changes to the STCW 2010. The one which affects the majority of crew working in the superyacht industry is the need to updates some aspects of the STCW mandatory training. [...]