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SMT is Leading the World in Dealing with Alternative Fuels
Stream Marine Training are expanding their course catalogue, with innovation being the key focus. Due to popular demand, SMT are launching a one-day safety and awareness course for vessels carrying vehicles which are powered by batteries. As a fast growing new vehicle fuel source, shipping companies are set to have new challenges around the dangers posed by lithium – ion batteries. It has been found that vessel fires (Read More...)
Sea Cadets Train at SMT
This weekend at SMT saw a special visit from the Glasgow Sea Cadets. Normally based at City of Glasgow College and Clydebank, the Sea Cadets made their way to both Stream Marine’s Training facilities at Glasgow airport and Greenock. Making sure to follow all strict Covid guidelines, the day began with going down the Mass Evacuation Slide, and the Sea Cadets learning how to safely evacuate a ship. (Read More...)
Katy Womersley confirmed as new Group Operations Director
Stream Marine Training Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Katy Womersley as the Group Operations Director. Katy will take over from Colin McMurray, who is joining Forth Valley College as a director in January 2022.Katy was a deck officer before coming ashore in 2005 to join Clyde Marine Training (CMT) as an STCW instructor. Having secured a role in cadet training based on her industry experience (Read More...)
Alternative Fuels and Systems Courses at Stream Marine Training
Stream Marine Training are a world class provider of STCW, HSE and certified training courses to the global maritime, oil and gas, renewables, and construction industries. We are passionate about making a difference in the maritime renewables industry and were the first training centre to offer innovative training and competency for alternative fuels and systems, thus illustrating our eagerness to lead the change. Alongside the International Maritime Organisation, the UK has been at (Read More...)
Merchant Navy Memorial Day
Sep 2021 Today, 3rd September 2021 is Merchant Navy Memorial Day. Our Stream Marine Careers cadets took part in a memorial service commemorating the men and women who have lost their lives during wartime in the Merchant Navy. Merchant Navy Memorial Day took place at the Cenotaph in George Square, followed by a reception in the City Chambers. The Rt Hon Lord Provost Councillor Philip Braat spoke about our cadets (Read More...)
STCW Training And The Difference Between STCW 95 and STCW 2010
Aug 2021 We often receive questions and enquiries about what is STCW training and what is the difference between STCW 95 and STCW 2010. Therefore we have compiled a small overview for you What is STCW 95 Training? The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, abbreviated to STCW, is an international convention establishing a basic standard of sea survival and fire prevention training for any person working on a merchant vessel. It is commonly referred to as (Read More...)
