We’re proud to share that Stream Marine Training has been featured in All About Shipping in recognition of our growing role in supporting the industry’s shift toward alternative fuels, particularly methanol. The article highlights how our dedicated team, in collaboration with our sister company Stream Marine Technical, is helping bridge the skills gap through targeted IGF Code-aligned training and awareness programmes for methanol and other low-flashpoint fuels. As (Read More...)

The conversation around alternative fuels in the maritime industry is no longer a future-facing thought exercise. It is already shaping the present. As operators respond to tighter emissions regulations and rising expectations around sustainability, the demand for cleaner marine fuels is rapidly increasing. One of the most talked-about options is methanol, and it is already in use on over 200 vessels globally. At Stream Marine Training, we are (Read More...)

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Martin White, was recently featured in the Press & Journal, discussing the changing face of offshore training and SMT’s role in shaping the next generation of industry professionals. In the article, Martin speaks about the growth of SMT’s training portfolio, the shift toward renewables, and how we’re continuing to develop OPITO-accredited courses that meet the needs of an evolving energy sector. (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training (SMT) is proud to unveil its latest course, the OPITO-approved BOSIET with CA-EBS – STCW 95/2010 Conversion, developed in response to growing demand for cross-sector safety training. This conversion course offers a streamlined route for seafarers and maritime professionals with a valid STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) certificate to gain OPITO BOSIET certification, required for offshore oil and gas roles. Delegates can now bypass the (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training is proud to share that Kellie McKechnie, our Head of Operations, recently took part in the UK Chamber of Shipping Employment Committee Meeting, hosted at Brodies LLP in Edinburgh following the Chamber’s annual Summer Lunch. The meeting brought together senior stakeholders from across the UK maritime industry to discuss pressing employment issues, including seafarer welfare, minimum wage compliance, the Maritime Labour Convention, and evolving trends (Read More...)

Last week, Stream Marine Training’s Centre Manager, David Mulholland, attended the OEUK Conference 2025: "The Future of Our North Sea" in Aberdeen. The event brought together energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape a sustainable future for the UK’s offshore sector. The conference offered a vital platform for discussion on some of the most pressing challenges facing the industry, including achieving net-zero goals, securing long-term investment, and ensuring (Read More...)

We’re proud to announce that Stream Marine Training is now approved to deliver the OPITO ERRV Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) Boatman course, marking another step forward in our commitment to providing industry-leading offshore safety training. This course will be delivered as a combined training programme with the OPITO Initial Training Shipboard Operations (ITSO) course, providing a comprehensive foundation for those working aboard Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels (ERRVs). (Read More...)

Stream Marine Technical is inviting industry professionals to a free online webinar introducing methanol as a marine fuel and exploring the growing importance of IGF Code training in the transition toward low-flashpoint fuel operations. Taking place on Thursday 19 June at 10:00am BST, the session titled “Meet the Molecule: Methanol” will break down how methanol is becoming a key fuel for reducing emissions at sea, and what this (Read More...)

Last week, our Training Centre Manager David Mulholland headed to Seawork 2025 — Europe’s leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition, held at Mayflower Park in Southampton. The event brought together thousands of professionals from across the maritime sector to explore the latest tech, training, and opportunities shaping the future of our industry. David was there to represent Stream Marine Training, flying the flag for the wide range of (Read More...)