Alternative fuel vessels operate under the IGF Code, which governs ships using low-flashpoint fuels like LNG, methanol and ammonia, but not every crew member needs the same level of IGF training. Training requirements depend on your role, your responsibilities and how directly you interact with alternative fuel systems. Understanding who needs what level of training helps clarify your own certification requirements and ensures that vessels deploy crews appropriately (Read More...)

Before you step onto an offshore installation or vessel, you need an ENG1 medical certificate. This isn't a formality - it's a requirement that exists because working offshore demands a level of physical and mental fitness that goes beyond typical employment standards. The offshore environment presents genuine challenges to health and safety. Isolation, demanding physical work, limited medical facilities and high-stress situations create conditions where pre-existing health issues (Read More...)

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 229 e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2025. 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...)