MNTB, MCA, STCW, GWO, PYA and Other Maritime Training Programs in MSA Dover & MSA Solent (Portsmouth), UK
Founded in 1988, Viking Maritime encompasses a diverse group of businesses apart from Maritime Skills Academy (MSA) including Viking Crew, the leading maritime crew services provide, and Chiltern Maritime, the UK’s top merchant navy cadetship provider. Viking Crew has been supplying Deck, Engine, Technical Officers and Hospitality/Guest Services Professionals to ship and yacht owners world-wide since 1988. Viking is associated with Holland America Line cruise ship fleet and Windstar Cruises sail assisted vessels. The Maritime Skills Academy is accredited by MNTB, MCA, SQA, PYA, Lloyds register, and GWO.
MSA is one of the leading providers in the maritime training industry and They are Maritime & Coastguard Agency and ISO:9001 accredited course provider. The MSA is staffed by an expert complement of hands-on instructors, hand-picked as experts from multiple sectors and disciplines.
Facilities at MSA Dover include - state-of-the-art marine survival pool complex, world-class marine fire safety and training center; unique lifeboat center with direct access to the English Channel; classrooms and facilities for training and testing; hands on - marine and engineering workshop; engine room, cabin, galley & hatch entries; and flexible training rooms with modern facilities. MSA Solent (Portsmouth), the second Maritime Skills Academy and just as significantly, home to the first simulation center. Fully equipped to deliver ground-breaking Simulator and classroom-based Bridge and Engine Resource Management courses, including all classroom based STCW training.
Training Programs
STCW Training Courses
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
- STCW Basic Training for Service on Ships using Fuels Covered within the IGF Code
- STCW Crisis Management & Human Behaviour
- STCW Crowd Management
- STCW Designated Security Duties
- STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- STCW Entry into Enclosed Spaces
- STCW Fast Rescue Boats (FRB)
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
- STCW High Voltage (HV) at Management Level
- STCW High Voltage (HV) at Operational Level
- STCW Medical First Aid (MFA)
- STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- STCW Proficiency in Medical Care
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
- STCW Security Awareness (SA)
- STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO)
- STCW Updated Advanced Fire Fighting
- STCW Updated Advanced Fire Fighting Route 1
- STCW Updated Fast Rescue Boats - Route 1
- STCW Updated Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
- STCW Updated Personal Survival Techniques
- STCW Updated Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
- STCW Updated Proficiency in Medical Care
- STCW Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
- STCW Updated Proficiency In Survival Craft & Rescue Boats Route 1
ISM, ISPS & Auditor Training
- Company Security Officer
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
- Maritime Internal Auditor
- Maritime Lead Auditor
- Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
MCA Approved Training
- MCA Approved Polar Code Training (Advanced)
- MCA Approved Polar Code Training (Basic)
- MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1)
- MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2)
Simulator Courses
- Advanced Ship Handling (Conventional or Podded Propulsion)
- Bridge Resource Management
- Bridge Simulation Assessments
- ECDIS Training (NACOS Platinum)
- Engine Resource Management
- Engine Room Simulation Assessments
- Ship Handling (Conventional or Podded Propulsion)
- Tug Simulator
- Vessel Resource Management
Other Courses
- Breathing Apparatus Refresher
- Corporate Team Building
- Damage Control
- GWO Sea Survival (GWO)
- IMO Train the Trainer
- Initial Breathing Apparatus
- Marine Evacuation System Training
- Operational Fire Fighting Training
- Safe Watchkeeping
- Shipboard Safety Officer Training
LAST UPDATED ON Sep 3, 2023