Lowestoft College is one of the UK's leading providers of training to the maritime and offshore industries.
The Maritime and Offshore Centre is committed to the delivery of first class training to seafarers and offshore personnel.
Specialist areas include...
Ship's Bridge Simulator
The Bridge Simulation Suite consists of a realistic mock-up of a ship's bridge with all conventional controls and instruments....
Environmental & Survival Training
Our facilities include an environmental training tank, which simulates as realistically and safely as possible a variety of sea conditions...
Management of Offshore Emergencies Our specialist team has been providing training in the areas of Emergency Response and Crisis management...
Tanker Training
The tanker training courses consist of two levels of training namely the familiarisation level and the more advanced specialised level...
Maritime Security & Safety are of the utmost importance in modern shipping, these courses provide the training and assessment required to help ensure compliance with industry standards...
STCW Short Courses Lowestoft College has an excellent track record in the training of seafarers, and many thousands of officers and ratings have benefited from courses and training in a wide range of disciplines...
Dynamic Positioning Training Dynamic Positioning (DP) is now a major facility, and is being routinely fitted in new as well as established vessel types, such as Drilling Rigs, Offshore Support Vessels, Floating Production Units, Survey Vessels, Shuttle Tankers to name but a few. ..
ECDIS Training ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems) is widely used on an increasing number of ships, both as a primary and secondary navigation system. This ECDIS course is approved by the MCA...
GMDSS and Radio Training All personnel who operate radio transmitting equipment at sea must hold the appropriate operators Certificate of Competence. This ensures that equipment is operated under the supervision of qualified personnel and keeps interference to a minimum...
Deck Officer Training
Merchant Navy crews work onboard container vessels, bulk carriers, tankers, cruise liners and ferries. They help to manage a ship's navigation, communications, crew and cargo.
First Aid Training
The Centre for Maritime and Offshore Technology is fully equipped for providing First Aid and other medical training at all levels.
Specialist First Aid courses for seafarers, workers in the offshore environment and local industries are provided by the Centre
Offshore Wind Training Lowestoft College has joined forces with the National Wind Farm Training Centre (NWFTC) to provide a one-stop training centre for the wind farm industry. Under one roof, the College and NWFTC provide generic and bespoke courses.
CompEx Training CompEx is the leading national training, assessment and certification scheme for electrotechnical craftspersons working in potentially hazardous or explosive atmospheres.
