University-based maritime training in Liverpool delivering MCA-approved bridge resource management, advanced simulator training and professional development courses for deck officers, pilots and masters.
Book direct →The LJMU Maritime Centre is one of the United Kingdom’s leading university-based maritime training and research facilities. Based in Liverpool — a city with deep maritime heritage — the centre delivers a range of MCA-approved short courses alongside undergraduate and postgraduate degree pathways, serving professional seafarers and officer cadets alike.
At the heart of the centre is a 360-degree full-mission bridge simulator described as one of the most advanced in Europe, complemented by marine radar and engine room simulators. These facilities underpin the centre’s flagship Bridge Resource Management (BRM) and ship handling programmes, which are tailored to deck officers, pilots and masters seeking to develop their command and resource management competencies.
Beyond simulator training, the centre offers CPD programmes in maritime cyber security and maritime law and business management, reflecting the profession’s evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. The centre holds MCA approval for its BRM and simulator courses and operates under the Maritime and Navigation Training Board (MNTB) framework.
MCA-approved bespoke simulator-based training in navigation, ship handling and resource management for pilots, deck officers and masters. A dedicated BRM for Pilots variant is also offered at the LJMU Maritime Centre.
Book on LJMU →Simulator-based ship handling training tailored to client needs, using the centre’s 360-degree full-mission bridge simulator — described as one of the most advanced in Europe — alongside marine radar and engine room simulators.
Book on LJMU →Specialist simulator training for maritime pilots, including the dedicated BRM for Pilots variant, using the centre’s full-mission bridge and manoeuvring simulator facilities.
Book on LJMU →A continuing professional development course addressing the evolving cyber security challenges facing the maritime sector, designed for seafarers and shore-based maritime professionals.
Book on LJMU →A CPD programme covering maritime law and business management principles, suited to officers and maritime professionals seeking to broaden their commercial and legal knowledge.
Book on LJMU →Undergraduate and postgraduate maritime degree programmes providing officer cadet pathways, combining academic study with practical simulator training and professional maritime competencies.
View on LJMU →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Liverpool John Moores University — Maritime Centre before booking.
Liverpool’s original independent boutique hotel, a 4-star property in the Georgian Quarter near the Anglican Cathedral, Everyman Theatre and Unity Theatre, with an award-winning restaurant, spa and stylish rooms with wooden floors.
View options →A 4-star Marriott-brand hotel housed in the Grade II-listed Royal Insurance Building in the city centre, offering contemporary design rooms close to the Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE shopping district.
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View options →Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — approximately 8 miles south-east of the city centre. AirLink 500 bus: approximately 30 minutes to city centre, approximately £3 one-way. Taxi: approximately 20 minutes, approximately £20–£30. There is no direct train; the nearest rail connection is Liverpool South Parkway station (shuttle bus from airport), then train into city centre.
Liverpool Lime Street is the main intercity terminus, located in the city centre. Direct services to London Euston (approx. 2 hrs 10 min), Manchester (approx. 45 min), Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Operators include Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern, London Northwestern Railway and Transport for Wales. The Merseyrail suburban network also serves the city from Liverpool Central and Liverpool James Street stations, connecting the wider Merseyside area.
Liverpool Pier Head (Mersey Ferries); Port of Liverpool — Twelve Quays, Birkenhead for Stena Line; Gladstone Dock for P&O/CLdN freight. Operators include Stena Line, Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Mersey Ferries. Routes: Stena Line — Liverpool (Birkenhead) to Belfast; Isle of Man Steam Packet — Liverpool to Douglas, Isle of Man; Irish Sea freight to Dublin via CLdN; Mersey Ferries — scenic river crossings between Pier Head, Seacombe and Woodside.
Ferry timetables →From the north, take the M6 (jct 26) then M58, following signs for the A59 into the city centre. From the south, the M6 to M62 west leads directly into Liverpool. The city is linked to the Wirral Peninsula via the Mersey Tunnels (Queensway and Kingsway), which carry a toll. Multiple city-centre car parks are available, including Q-Park Liverpool ONE and Kings Dock Car Park (1,450 spaces) adjacent to the M&S Bank Arena and Albert Dock. Pre-booking is advisable on event days.
Open in Maps →Liverpool is well-connected by air, rail, road and ferry. The city has no direct rail link from its airport to the centre; the AirLink 500 bus is the standard public transit option. Ferry services to Ireland and the Isle of Man are a notable feature of the port. Parking in the city centre is plentiful but can fill quickly on event days at the M&S Bank Arena.