Stream Marine Training Featured in Sea & Job: Supporting IMO Interim Training Guidelines for Alternative Fuels

Stream Marine Training (SMT) has been featured in Sea & Job, sharing our support for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) interim training guidelines for seafarers working with alternative fuels. The IMO’s move marks an important step toward building a safer, more consistent approach to low-flashpoint and future fuel operations, including methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. These fuels offer significant environmental benefits but also present new safety challenges that require (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training Featured in Sea & Job: Supporting IMO Interim Training Guidelines for Alternative Fuels2025-10-10T12:29:08+00:00

Inside SMT’s Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) Simulator

Few training experiences match the intensity of Helicopter Underwater Escape Training - better known as HUET. It is one of those courses that people talk about long after they have completed it. Designed for anyone travelling offshore by helicopter, HUET teaches you how to stay calm, react fast and escape safely in the unlikely event of a ditching. At Stream Marine Training, our HUET simulator gives delegates the (Read More...)

Inside SMT’s Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) Simulator2025-10-08T13:26:56+00:00

Maritime Fire Safety: From Engine Room to Accommodation Decks

Fire is one of the most feared emergencies at sea. It spreads fast, limits visibility, and can threaten the entire vessel in minutes. Unlike on land, help is not a few minutes away, it is the crew’s skill and calm that make the difference. That is why fire safety training is one of the cornerstones of STCW certification. At Stream Marine Training, our firefighting courses bring that reality (Read More...)

Maritime Fire Safety: From Engine Room to Accommodation Decks2025-10-08T11:38:07+00:00

Lifeboat Launch & Rescue Drills: Why PST Training Is Critical

When things go wrong at sea, training is what makes the difference between panic and control. One of the most vital parts of that preparation is Personal Survival Techniques (PST) training. It is the foundation of maritime safety, the knowledge and confidence every seafarer needs before stepping on board. At Stream Marine Training, we deliver PST courses that go far beyond theory. You will climb into liferafts, jump (Read More...)

Lifeboat Launch & Rescue Drills: Why PST Training Is Critical2025-10-08T10:22:01+00:00

The UK’s Offshore Training Hub: Why SMT Stands Out in Europe

The UK has long been a training ground for seafarers and offshore workers. From cruise ships and superyachts to oil, gas and renewables, the routes into offshore work are varied, but they all begin with the right certification. Whether it is STCW Basic Safety Training, OPITO BOSIET, or GWO courses for wind energy, having the right ticket is what opens the door to offshore careers. That is where (Read More...)

The UK’s Offshore Training Hub: Why SMT Stands Out in Europe2025-10-08T09:40:05+00:00

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity

Today, 25 September, the global maritime community marks World Maritime Day 2025, with this year’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) theme: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity. With more than 80% of global trade carried by sea, the maritime sector plays a defining role in both the health of our oceans and the sustainability of our planet. The IMO’s annual theme is a reminder that protecting the marine environment (Read More...)

World Maritime Day 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity2025-09-25T14:14:16+00:00

New Fuels & Safety: Preparing Crew for Net Zero Shipping

The shipping industry has always been about change. We’ve gone from sails to steam, from heavy oil to LNG, and now the next big transition is already happening. With leaders of varying countries pushing for net zero targets, shipowners and operators are having to consider alternative fuels such as methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. These are not just future projects. Some companies are already making the switch. Many ships (Read More...)

New Fuels & Safety: Preparing Crew for Net Zero Shipping2025-09-24T06:48:45+00:00

STCW Refresher Training in the UK: Keep Certification Current

Getting your STCW certificate is a big step toward life at sea, but it doesn't last forever. Safety skills fade, regulations change, and certificates have built-in expiry rules. That is where STCW refresher training comes in. At Stream Marine Training (SMT), we keep seafarers compliant and prepared in-case of emergency. Whether you are updating survival drills or advanced firefighting, our refresher courses are designed to sharpen your skills (Read More...)

STCW Refresher Training in the UK: Keep Certification Current2025-09-23T14:50:12+00:00

Free Methanol Procurement Webinar – The Issues for Small to Medium Sized Fleets

On 1 October 2025 at 4pm BST, Stream Marine Technical will host a free industry webinar on a key issue facing the maritime sector: the challenges of methanol procurement for small to medium sized fleets. As shipping accelerates towards low-flashpoint fuels like methanol, many operators are discovering that procurement isn’t simple. Larger fleets with global contracts may have the buying power to access methanol at scale, but for (Read More...)

Free Methanol Procurement Webinar – The Issues for Small to Medium Sized Fleets2025-09-19T09:09:40+00:00

A Night to Remember at Tower Bridge: SMT Joins London International Shipping Week

On Monday evening we gathered at one of London’s most iconic landmarks, Tower Bridge, for a very special event during London International Shipping Week. Hosted by our CEO, Martin White, and Martin Crawford-Brunt, the evening brought together Stream Marine Technical, EverOcean, and Maritime Passport. It was a brilliant chance to share ideas, connect with industry colleagues, and spark conversations about the future of decarbonisation in maritime. We want (Read More...)

A Night to Remember at Tower Bridge: SMT Joins London International Shipping Week2025-09-17T12:42:12+00:00
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