Fleetwood Nautical Campus offers a wide range of maritime courses designed to support careers at sea and ashore.
Our provision includes pre‑cadetship programmes, Merchant Navy cadet training, officer of the watch and senior officer qualifications, maritime degrees, apprenticeships, and essential STCW and offshore short courses.
Whether you’re starting your journey or progressing to senior roles, our industry‑approved training supports every stage of a maritime career.
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Preparation for Cadet Training
Our Cadet Preparation routes are designed to help you build confidence, gain essential maritime knowledge, and progress into a sponsored cadetship.
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Maritime Degrees and Cadetships
These programmes form part of a Merchant Navy cadetship. To undertake one of these programmes, you will need to apply to a shipping or training company and obtain sponsorship.
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BSc Top Up
This top‑up degree enables maritime professionals to progress from a Foundation Degree or HND to a full BSc (Hons), preparing them for management and leadership roles across the maritime industry.
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Merchant Navy Courses
Fleetwood Nautical Campus delivers Merchant Navy training from cadetship to senior officer level, supporting careers across deck, engineering and electro‑technical routes.
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Chief Mate (Unlimited) Preparation Courses
We offer all the courses you need to achieve your Chief Mate Certificate of Competency.
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Second and Chief Engineer Preparation Courses
We offer all the courses you need to achieve your Second and Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency.
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VTS Courses
Fleetwood Nautical Campus delivers MCA‑approved VTS training, supporting shore‑based roles in vessel traffic monitoring and port operations.
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STCW Maritime Courses
Our suite of STCW Maritime short courses provides the ancillary courses needed to fulfil the requirements of your role and Certificates of Competency.
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Deck Officer of the Watch for the Superyacht Sector (Unlimited)
An MCA‑approved route for experienced deck crew to qualify as a Deck Officer of the Watch (Unlimited), supporting careers on superyachts and commercial vessels worldwide.
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View Bridge and Engine Simulator Courses
Our courses use state-of-the-art simulation technology to deliver realistic, immersive training in a safe and supportive environment.
