Profile For over 60 years Warsash Maritime Academy has provided first class training, consultancy and research to the international shipping and offshore oil industries. The Academy provides certification programmes from cadetship to Class1 for both deck and engineer officers, short courses to develop skills such as fire fighting and sea survival, and continuing professional development modules for more experienced officers. Warsash also pioneered the use of bridge and engine room simulators for higher level training, and the Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator, which is the most advanced of its kind, was developed in house. The manned model ship handling training facility at Warsash is the only one in the United Kingdom, and one of very few in the world. Warsash Maritime Academy is owned by Southampton Solent University and a such benefits from the strong organisational infrastructure to maintain the highest standards in the training and education provided. Training facilities include: Multi-purpose Simulator Full Mission Bridge Simulator Fully equipped Fire School and Fire Ground 13-acre manned model lake complete with 7 manned models *Radio Centre Vessel Traffic Simulator Engineering Workshop Pier Head with Lifeboats and Davits Liquid Cargo Operations Simulator Engine Room Simulator Seamanship Centre Lecture facilities *these facilities are based at their Marchwood site to the west of Southampton. In addition, Warsash Maritime Academy utilises the excellent swimming pool facility at Andark Diving Centre in Swanwick. This is used for wet drills on sea survival and offshore courses. Other facilities at Warsash: Fully stocked library, as well as the use of Southampton Solent University's main library in Southampton. I.T Suite. Cafeteria. Fully licensed bar. Waterside Restaurant (booking required). Fitness suite with sports hall and full changing facilities (subscription applies). Conference and seminar rooms New Zealand Maritime School, New Zealand The New Zealand Maritime School has been developed over the past 70 years to become the premier provider of maritime training in New Zealand. The School overlooks the waterfront in downtown Auckland, an ideal location for students, being at the hub of commercial boating, shipping and other maritime activities, is easily accessible by public transport from any part of Auckland, and is very close to a large range of inexpensive accommodation. The School is staffed by a team of dedicated lecturers who have extensive teaching and maritime industry experience. Each lecturer's specialised knowledge and experience is used to provide you with the highest standard of tuition. The School has always attracted students from throughout New Zealand and overseas. Its reputation as a centre of excellence in maritime training extends well beyond Auckland. The New Zealand Maritime School is continually expanding its range of courses and resources to provide the highest quality of training. An electronics laboratory provides opportunity for computer training, hands-on and simulator training in radio communications equipment and navigational aids. In 1998 a full mission simulator was installed, providing the opportunity to learn and practise shiphandling techniques for vessels ranging in size from fishing boats to super-tankers. © Jobships.com. All Rights Reserved