Working offshore is not like working anywhere else. Whether it is an oil and gas installation, a support vessel, a drill ship, or a heavy construction project, the environment demands a level of training and awareness that goes far beyond what you find on most vessels. High seas, heavy machinery, helicopter transfers, confined spaces, and complex operations all create a workplace that is fast moving and unforgiving if (Read More...)

The world of maritime safety is always moving. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency updates its standards to match modern shipping, new technology, and lessons learned at sea. For seafarers, these changes are important, but they can also be difficult to keep track of. One update can affect renewal dates, course routes, or employer expectations. This is where Stream Marine Training steps in. We keep delegates informed before changes (Read More...)

Wind energy is now one of the most secure and fast growing industries in the UK. Large scale investment, national net zero targets and new offshore wind farms have created a wave of opportunities for people who want stable and well paid careers. The demand for wind turbine technicians, wind turbine engineers and offshore wind specialists is rising every year, and employers are actively looking for trained workers (Read More...)

The UK is standing at the edge of the biggest energy shift in its modern history. Offshore wind is growing faster than any other part of the energy sector and the demand for skilled workers has never been higher. Turbines are rising along coastlines, new maintenance vessels are being launched and investment in wind projects is accelerating across Scotland and the rest of the UK. As the sector (Read More...)

Scotland’s Energy Future and the Changing Offshore Landscape Scotland has long been powered by its people. From the platforms of the North Sea to the growing wind farms along the coast, the nation’s offshore workforce has led global standards in safety, innovation and engineering. Now, that same workforce is at the centre of a major new opportunity. An £18 million investment in the Oil and Gas Transition Training (Read More...)

EV Transport Is Growing Faster Than Maritime Safety Rules Electric vehicle shipments are increasing at a rapid pace, but maritime regulations are not keeping up. Recent vessel fires involving EVs have shown how lithium-ion batteries can intensify onboard emergencies. As the International Maritime Organization works on new guidance, operators are facing a multi-year gap in clear regulations. This blog explores why the risk has grown, what operators are (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training is proud to announce that we are now fully approved by OPITO to deliver the ERRV Crew Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain Training programme. This specialist course provides the essential skills and knowledge required for Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) crew members tasked with coxswain duties during fast rescue operations. Delegates will develop the confidence and competence to launch, operate, and recover rescue craft safely (Read More...)

When most people think of maritime training, they picture fire drills, lifeboats and survival suits. But there is another side of safety that matters just as much: knowing how to help someone in a medical emergency. The STCW medical training modules delivered by Stream Marine Training (SMT) go far beyond simple first aid. They prepare people for real medical situations in remote and high-risk environments, while also teaching (Read More...)