Training Glasgow, United Kingdom MCA Approved GWO OPITO MNTB

Stream Marine Training

Glasgow-based maritime training centre offering a comprehensive range of MCA-approved STCW, OPITO, GWO and MNTB courses for commercial seafarers and offshore personnel.

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About Stream Marine Training

Stream Marine Training is a Glasgow-based maritime training provider delivering a wide range of professional courses for commercial seafarers, offshore workers and superyacht crew. Approved by the MCA and accredited by OPITO, GWO and the MNTB, the centre covers the full spectrum of mandatory and developmental training — from STCW Basic Safety Training through to Advanced Fire Fighting, medical first aid, offshore emergency response and MCA HELM leadership programmes.

The school's course portfolio is designed to serve both new entrants to the maritime industry and experienced professionals seeking to maintain or upgrade their qualifications. Modular booking options allow candidates to select individual STCW units or complete full training weeks depending on their certification needs and schedule.

With regular course dates throughout the year and a dedicated online booking portal, Stream Marine Training provides practical, industry-recognised qualifications that meet MCA, OPITO, GWO and MNTB requirements for UK and international seafarers.

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Courses at Stream Marine Training

STCW Basic Safety Training
5 days From £825 excl. VAT

The STCW Basic Safety Training Week (BSW) covers Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, First Aid, Security Awareness and Personal Safety. Individual modules are also bookable separately.

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STCW Advanced / Updates / Refresher
1–4 days From £119 excl. VAT

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (4 days, £699) plus updated-proficiency refreshers including PST Update, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Update, Advanced Fire Fighting Update, Survival Craft & Rescue Boat Update and Fast Rescue Boat Update.

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PDSD — Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
1 day £210 excl. VAT

One-day STCW Designated Security Duties (DSD) course alongside a half-day STCW Security Awareness course (£99 excl. VAT), meeting MCA requirements for seafarers with designated security responsibilities.

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Medical Training (ENG1 / MFA / Medical Care)
1–5 days From £120 excl. VAT

STCW Elementary First Aid (1 day, £120), Medical First Aid (4 days, £440), Medical Care on Board Ship (5 days, £654) and Medical Care on Board Ship Update (3 days, £379), all excl. VAT.

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HELM (Operational)
3 days £412 excl. VAT

MCA Human Element Leadership and Management (Operational) — a three-day course meeting the STCW leadership and teamworking requirements for officers at the operational level.

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HELM (Management)
5 days £594 excl. VAT

MCA Human Element Leadership and Management (Management) — a five-day course covering resource management, decision-making and situational awareness for officers at the management level.

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OPITO Offshore Emergency Training (FOET EBS & CA-EBS)
£354.00

Combined OPITO Further Offshore Emergency Training with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System — regular dates available throughout the year for offshore and maritime personnel requiring OPITO-approved emergency response certification.

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Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Stream Marine Training before booking. All prices shown exclude VAT unless otherwise stated.

Where to Stay Near Glasgow

Hotel
Premier Inn Glasgow City Centre (George Square)

Well-located 3-star chain hotel on George Square, steps from Glasgow Queen Street Station and within easy reach of the city's main attractions and transport links.

In the city centre, approximately 0.2 miles from George Square · From around £60–£90 per night
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Guest House
Argyll Guest House

Comfortable B&B on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow's West End, close to Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow University, offering en-suite rooms with breakfast.

Approximately 1.5 miles west of city centre; 10-minute drive or 25-minute walk · From around £60–£90 per night
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Serviced Apartment
Fraser Suites Glasgow

4-star serviced apartments in the Merchant City district offering spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, ideal for longer stays, within walking distance of both main rail stations.

In Merchant City, approximately 0.5 miles from Glasgow Central Station · From around £80–£150 per night
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Getting to Glasgow

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By Air

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is approximately 8 miles west of Glasgow city centre. The Airport Express bus (Service 500) runs to the city centre in 25–35 minutes, costing around £8–£10. Taxis take approximately 20 minutes in normal traffic. There is no direct rail link from the terminal — the nearest station is Paisley Gilmour Street, reachable by bus, with trains into Glasgow Central.

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By Rail

Glasgow has two main city-centre rail terminals: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, a short walk apart. Glasgow Central handles services to and from England and the south; Queen Street handles services to Edinburgh and the north. Avanti West Coast runs from London Euston to Glasgow Central in approximately 4.5 hours. ScotRail connects to Edinburgh in around 50 minutes. Operators include Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper and ScotRail.

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By Ferry

Glasgow does not have a direct CalMac terminal but ScotRail connects from Glasgow Central to Gourock (approximately 30 miles west), where CalMac operates ferries to Dunoon. Ardrossan Harbour (approximately 30 miles south-west, also reachable by ScotRail) provides CalMac sailings to the Isle of Arran.

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By Car

Glasgow is accessed via the M8 (east–west corridor through the city), the M74 from the south (connecting to the M6 from England) and the A82 from the north. Junction signs are well signposted into the city centre. Ample multi-storey car parks are available including at Buchanan Galleries, Sauchiehall Street and the SECC. On-street parking is limited and subject to charges and restrictions.

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Glasgow has two main rail terminals — Central and Queen Street — a short walk apart. Glasgow Airport has no direct rail link; the Airport Express bus is the most straightforward transfer. Ferry connections to the islands and west coast operate from out-of-town ports reachable by train from Glasgow Central.

Important: Course dates, availability and prices shown on this page are indicative only and were gathered from providers' public websites. Always confirm current dates, availability and pricing directly with the training provider before making any booking or payment. All bookings are made directly with the provider — YachtSync is not a party to any booking and accepts no responsibility for date changes, cancellations, pricing errors or any other changes made by providers. Course information is for guidance only; verify requirements with the relevant authority (MCA, RYA, STCW) before enrolling.

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