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Survival at Sea: Why Personal Safety Training is Non-Negotiable
The offshore and maritime industries demand a level of resilience, readiness, and skill unmatched by many other careers. Whether you’re navigating turbulent waters or working on a remote oil rig, personal safety training is not just essential—it’s non-negotiable. In life-or-death situations, proper training can mean the difference between survival and tragedy. At Stream Marine Training, our safety courses, including STCW Basic Safety Training and HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape (Read More...)
How GWO Training is Opening Doors in the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector
As the world shifts towards cleaner energy, the demand for skilled professionals in the offshore renewable energy sector is skyrocketing. Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training has become a critical pathway for individuals looking to enter or advance within this rapidly growing industry. With a range of safety-focused courses, GWO certification equips workers with essential skills for the offshore wind energy sector, providing both safety and career mobility. In (Read More...)
How to Get a Job on Below Deck: Your First Step with STCW Training
If you’ve ever watched Below Deck or admired Captain Sandy’s crew, you’ve probably wondered how you can land a job like that—sailing around the world, working on superyachts, and experiencing the adventure and excitement of life at sea. While it might seem glamorous on TV, the crew members you see on Below Deck started their maritime careers with essential training and hard work, beginning with one key qualification: (Read More...)
Our Guide to Getting a Job Offshore: Everything You Need to Know
Are you looking to finds a job offshore? Jobs out 'on the rigs' are both exciting and lucrative, but it requires specific training and certifications. In this guide to getting a job offshore, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to embark on your offshore career journey, from understanding the industry to obtaining essential qualifications like OPITO. Understanding the Offshore Industry The offshore industry encompasses a (Read More...)
Safety Training Built for Offshore Oil and Gas Jobs
Preparing for a career offshore? Let us help you get there! At Stream Marine Training, we are excited to help you embark on an exhilarating career in the offshore oil and gas industry. In this blog post we're going to walk you through one of our most common OPITO BOSIET training courses. If you are new or returning to this field, our specialised OPITO Basic Offshore Safety Induction (Read More...)
Navigating Safety: Why OPITO’s MIST Course is Your Gateway to Offshore Success
If you’ve ever explored the possibility of a career in the offshore petroleum industry, then you've probably wondered what certifications you'll require to make it happen. There's a few courses that'll make you offshore ready, and while we train them all here at Stream Marine Training, in this blog post we're going to discuss just the basic level course requirements: the OPITO Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) course. (Read More...)
