Meet our Blended Learning Alumni
Fleetwood Nautical Campus provides a comprehensive Blended Learning pathway designed for active maritime professionals. Students gain 24/7 access to structured online resources, remote support from specialist tutors, and the opportunity to attend campus for required assessments.
This flexible model enables seafarers worldwide to achieve recognised Nautical Science qualifications and advance toward Officer of the Watch and Chief Mate certification while maintaining full-time employment.
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Dean's Story
Discover how Dean used Fleetwood Nautical Campus' Blended Learning programme to study around his time at sea and progress to Second Officer.
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Joe's Story
Joe completed his Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science through Blended Learning and went on to achieve his Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency. He now serves as a 2nd Officer on a superyacht.
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Jamie's Story
Through the Blended Learning programme, Jamie earned his HNC in Nautical Science while working at sea. Today he works as an Officer of the Watch, with ambitions to advance further.
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Stephen's Story
Stephen completed his Chief Mate (Unlimited) qualification via Blended Learning at Fleetwood Nautical Campus. He’s now working as Chief Officer on a 111m new-build yacht.
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Robert's Story
Robert completed his HND Chief Mate (Unlimited) via Blended Learning at Fleetwood, combining study with his work aboard a superyacht and life at home in South Africa. He is currently working as 2nd Officer on a 100 m+ motor yacht and is actively seeking a Chief Mate position.
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Simon's Story
Simon chose blended learning so he could continue working and earning sea time while studying for Chief Mate (Unlimited). His career at sea has taken him aboard a number of large yachts, including four new‑builds he saw through from construction to launch.
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Bruce's Story
Bruce completed his SQA Advanced Diploma (AdC) for Officer of the Watch through Blended Learning - studying remotely while continuing his maritime work.
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Santosh's Story
Santosh advanced his maritime career while at sea, completing his SQA Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science via FNC’s flexible Blended Learning programme.
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Adam's Story
After years working in the maritime sector, Adam used Fleetwood Nautical Collages Blended Learning route to study for his HNC in Nautical Science, balancing work, commitments and study.
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Gopesh's Story
Studying by Blended Learning at Fleetwood Nautical Campus allowed Gopesh to continue working at sea while progressing toward his Chief Mate (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency
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Mahesh' Story
Read All About Mahesh’s Blended Learning Journey at Fleetwood Nautical Campus - Marked by surprising connections and unwavering support...
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Walter's Story
Read how Walter balanced work at sea with blended study towards his OOW Unlimited.











