Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing sharply across the UK and internationally. Fire services report rising incident numbers as battery-powered devices become embedded in homes, workplaces, and industry. London Fire Brigade alone responded to more than 150 e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023. Across major UK cities, the same trend continues with no clear sign of slowing. The issue is not simply the number of batteries in use. The (Read More...)

Today is International Women in Maritime Day, and at Stream Marine Training, it’s a day that means something. As a training provider for the maritime, offshore, oil & gas, and renewables sectors, we sit right at the point where people enter and progress through the industry. We see first-hand the talent, ambition, and capability that women bring to maritime, and we believe that creating a more inclusive industry (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training has been approved by Global Wind Organisation (GWO) to deliver Enhanced First Aid (EFA) training, marking a significant expansion of the company's renewable energy training portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to workforce development within the rapidly growing wind sector. The approval comes at a critical time for the renewable energy industry, as demand for skilled wind technicians continues to accelerate globally. With offshore and onshore (Read More...)

Methanol dual-fuel engines are no longer a concept. Ammonia projects are moving from trials into operational planning. LNG has already reshaped parts of the fleet. The shift is happening in real time, and regulation has had to keep pace. That is where the IGF Code sits. Across the industry, ship operators, technical managers and crew are hearing the term more frequently, often alongside discussions on alternative fuels, compliance (Read More...)

Before anyone sets foot in a survival suit or steps into a lifeboat drill, there’s a quieter checkpoint that catches people out more often than you’d expect. Medical fitness. It doesn’t get talked about as much as course bookings or job applications, but it sits right at the front of the process. At Stream Marine Training in Glasgow, we regularly speak to delegates who are ready to book (Read More...)

Recruiters in maritime don’t read your CV the same way a shore-based employer would. They scan it and usually in a particular order: certificates first, sea service next. Once satisfied with those, it’s then a quick check for availability, medical fitness, and whether you’re worth a call. If those aren’t clear within seconds, your CV is getting skipped, and unfortunately that’s the reality. At Stream Marine Training in (Read More...)

There are moments on passenger ships where everything feels calm. Music is playing, drinks are being served, and people are enjoying themselves without a second thought. Then something shifts. It might be a drill or something more serious, but the result is the same. Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of passengers suddenly need direction, reassurance, and clear control at the same time. That is where training stops being theoretical and (Read More...)

Starting your STCW Basic Safety Training Week is a big step into the maritime industry. For many new entrants, it is the first real taste of what maritime safety training involves. You may be changing careers, preparing for your first role at sea, or simply trying to understand what the week actually looks like before you book. At Stream Marine Training, the STCW Basic Safety Training Week brings (Read More...)

For many people entering offshore work, the first thing they hear is that they need BOSIET training. What is less clear is the CA-EBS component that often comes with it. Workers frequently ask us the same questions at Stream Marine Training.What exactly is CA-EBS? When do you need it? And what actually happens during the training? If you are travelling offshore by helicopter, particularly in the UK North (Read More...)

If you are searching for GWO manual handling, chances are you already understand the wind industry requires specific training. What is less clear is whether you need the full GWO Basic Safety Training package or just the manual handling module on its own. We speak to technicians every week at Stream Marine Training (SMT) who are in this exact position. Some already hold valid GWO certificates but one (Read More...)