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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...)

For many people entering offshore work, the first thing they hear is that they need BOSIET training. What is less clear is the CA-EBS component that often comes with it. Workers frequently ask us the same questions at Stream Marine Training.What exactly is CA-EBS? When do you need it? And what actually happens during the training? If you are travelling offshore by helicopter, particularly in the UK North (Read More...)