Liverpool's MCA-approved superyacht and commercial crew training centre, offering STCW, deckhand, interior and seafarer medical courses from a purpose-built facility with an indoor pool and fire training simulator.
Book direct →Seascope Maritime Training is an MCA-approved and GWO-accredited training centre based in Liverpool, delivering a broad range of STCW certification and superyacht crew courses for those entering or progressing within the commercial maritime industry. The Liverpool facility includes a purpose-built indoor training pool and a fire training simulator, providing hands-on, practical instruction for fundamental safety competencies.
The centre caters to the full spectrum of crew roles — from deckhands and superyacht entry-level candidates to interior stewardess professionals studying the G.U.E.S.T. programme — and also offers specialist medical training including ENG1 medicals, Proficiency in Medical First Aid, and Proficiency in Medical Care. STCW security duties certification (PDSD and PSA) rounds out a comprehensive curriculum suited to those targeting professional yachting careers.
With additional delivery sites in Palma and Antibes, Seascope serves a wide international crew base, but Liverpool remains the flagship centre where the full suite of practical STCW modules can be completed under one roof.
Approximately five-day programme covering Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, with Security Awareness also available. Most elements require renewal every five years.
Book on Seascope →Advanced Firefighting and Updated Advanced Firefighting courses plus refresher and updated proficiency training in fire prevention and personal survival techniques, and a Medical Care On Board refresher.
Book on Seascope →STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) alongside Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA), for crew with specific security responsibilities on board.
Book on Seascope →MCA-approved superyacht crew training delivered from Liverpool's purpose-built indoor pool and fire training simulator. Includes an MCA Efficient Deckhand (EDH) course and complete entry-level superyacht packages.
Book on Seascope →G.U.E.S.T. Introduction to Interior Training course and a Superyacht Interior Training Package for those pursuing stewardess and guest-services roles on superyachts.
Book on Seascope →ENG1 and OEUK seafarer medicals plus STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid (4-day), Proficiency in Medical Care (5-day) and a Medical Care On Board refresher for certificated officers.
Book on Seascope →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Seascope Maritime Training 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.
View options →A well-rated 4-star aparthotel within the Liverpool ONE development, offering modern self-contained apartments with mini-kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows and a pool, steps from Chavasse Park, the Albert Dock and the M&S Bank Arena.
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, around £3 one-way. Taxi: approximately 20 minutes, around £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. Operators include Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern, London Northwestern Railway and Transport for Wales. Direct services to London Euston (approximately 2 hrs 10 min), Manchester (approximately 45 min), Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh. The Merseyrail suburban network also serves the city from Liverpool Central and Liverpool James Street stations.
Liverpool Pier Head (Mersey Ferries) and Port of Liverpool (Twelve Quays, Birkenhead for Stena Line). Stena Line operates Liverpool (Birkenhead) to Belfast. Isle of Man Steam Packet Company serves Liverpool to Douglas, Isle of Man. Mersey Ferries runs scenic river crossings between Pier Head, Seacombe and Woodside.
Ferry booking →From the north: M6 (junction 26) then M58, following signs for the A59 into the city centre. From the south: 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 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.