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 first STCW Basic Safety Training week can feel like stepping into the unknown. You might be excited about the new opportunities but you might also be nervous. You’ll probably be wondering what actually happens during STCW and whether you’re going to be thrown straight into the deep end. At Stream Marine Training, we meet delegates every week who feel exactly the same way when they arrive (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...)

If you’ve trained in marine firefighting over the last decade, your instincts are built around diesel, heavy fuel oil and electrical fires. You know how flame behaves. You know what smoke tells you. You know how boundary cooling and foam attack typically play out in an engine room or accommodation fire. Alternative fuels are changing that reality. Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen introduce hazards that behave very differently from (Read More...)

You already know the dream. A contract at sea, seeing the world, proper career momentum, and a team that becomes your second family. What usually trips people up is not motivation, it’s the process. Where do you actually find real cruise vacancies, who do you apply to, and what makes an application land? At Stream Marine Training (SMT) in Glasgow, we train people every month who are actively (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training (SMT), part of Stream Marine Technical, has been featured in Ship Management International following the appointment of Captain Oli Olsen to a new business development and alternative fuels advisory role. The appointment reflects SMT’s continued focus on supporting shipowners, operators, and maritime stakeholders as the industry transitions toward alternative fuels and increasingly complex regulatory requirements. Strengthening engagement with shipowners and operators In his new role, (Read More...)