We’re proud to share that Stream Marine Technical has been featured in Sea News in a new article exploring how the maritime industry is preparing for the safe use of alternative fuels. In the piece, Martin White, CEO of Stream Marine Group, discusses how training plays a critical role in the successful transition to fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and LNG. From classroom sessions to on-board simulations, Martin (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training is pleased to announce that our STCW Basic Training for Service on Ships using Fuels covered within the IGF Code (BIGF) is now available via live webinar. This new delivery format has been fully approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), allowing companies and delegates greater flexibility in how they complete this essential safety training. It also makes it easier for international operators, (Read More...)

Stream Marine Training has been featured in Ship Management International, recognising our continued leadership in alternative fuel training and the development of new courses focused on ammonia safety and bunkering operations. The article explores our involvement in supporting global workshops on HAZID and HAZOP procedures for ammonia transfer, as well as our plans to introduce tailored ammonia awareness training based on real-world scenarios and emergency response simulations. Working (Read More...)

Stream Marine Technical recently featured in an industry-led webinar, Meet the Molecule: Methanol – IGF Training in Focus, hosted by Ship Management International. With methanol fast becoming a frontrunner in the maritime fuel transition, the session explored key safety considerations, IGF Code compliance, and what operators and crews need to know as uptake accelerates. Representing Stream Marine Technical were Iain Bonehill and Craig Smith, both Alternative Fuel Instructors (Read More...)

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...)