Seascope Maritime Training

What Seascope Maritime Training does

Seascope Maritime Training is a privately held maritime and offshore safety training provider founded in 2004 in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and led by founder Alfie Hincks (40+ years of maritime experience). The company delivers MCA-approved STCW courses, GWO-accredited wind energy safety training, ENG1 and OEUK medical certifications, and MCA-approved yacht engineering courses (AEC1/AEC2), alongside superyacht-specific curricula including the G.U.E.S.T.-accredited Interior Training and the award-winning Superyacht Interior Training Package. Operations run from three purpose-built training centres in Liverpool (UK), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), and Antibes (France), each equipped with physical facilities such as a heated indoor pool, fire training simulator, working-at-height area, and engineering workshop, supplemented by on-site accommodation in the UK.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and transactional: individual maritime professionals book and pay for courses online (via Stripe) or by phone/email, with prices ranging from £115 for an ENG1 medical examination to £2,009 for the bundled Superyacht Interior Training Package. Revenue is generated through one-time course fees rather than subscriptions or enterprise contracts. The customer base is fragmented across four segments — commercial seafarers, offshore wind energy personnel, superyacht crew, and offshore oil & gas workers — each seeking mandatory or industry-required certifications. The company also offers higher-AOV bundles (e.g., Superyacht Fast-Track Package at £835/€995) that pair safety certifications with career-support services such as CV workshops, interview training, and ongoing job search assistance.

Commercially, Seascope monetizes recurring certification cycles — STCW refresher every 5 years and GWO refresher every 2 years — providing a structurally repeating revenue base from past graduates. The company has no disclosed external funding, operates with 11–50 employees, and has no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities; the offering is a services business built on regulatory accreditations (MCA, GWO, IAMI), instructor expertise (100+ combined years), and physical training infrastructure. Differentiation rests on regulatory licences, brand recognition (two consecutive ACREW Best Superyacht Crew Training awards in 2022 and 2023, voted on by 15,000+ industry professionals), and a claimed 96% graduate job placement rate on superyachts.

Name

Seascope Maritime Training

Legal name

Seascope Maritime Training

Website

https://seascopemaritimetraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seascope Maritime Training is a privately held UK-based maritime training provider founded in 2004, delivering MCA-approved STCW, GWO-accredited wind energy, ENG1/OEUK medical, and superyacht courses from centres in Liverpool, Palma, and Antibes to individual seafarers, offshore wind workers, and superyacht crew.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Safety Training

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• STCW certification courses
• GWO wind training
• Superyacht crew training
• Offshore safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: One-time fees charged for individual training courses including STCW Basic Safety Training, GWO courses, medical examinations, supuryacht training packages, and engine courses. Revenue is transaction-based per student per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seascope Maritime Training delivers regulated maritime and offshore safety training, principally MCA-approved STCW Basic Safety Training courses and GWO-accredited wind energy safety programmes, delivered at purpose-built training centres in Liverpool, Palma de Mallorca, and Antibes. It also offers superyacht-specific career-launch packages (including G.U.E.S.T.-accredited interior training), MCA-approved yacht engineering courses (AEC1/AEC2), and statutory seafarer medicals (ENG1, OEUK). Customers are individual maritime professionals and aspiring crew who book courses directly via the website or by phone/email, paying one-time fees per course or bundled package.

Product overview

Seascope Maritime Training is a maritime and offshore training provider offering a portfolio of MCA-approved STCW courses and GWO-accredited wind energy training programmes, along with medical certifications and professional engine courses. The core offerings include STCW Basic Safety Training (the foundational mandatory course for commercial vessel crew) and STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher, supplemented by individual STCW modules (FPFF, PST, EFA). GWO offerings span Basic Safety Training (BST), Full Refresher, Enhanced First Aid, First Aid, and targeted refreshers in First Aid, Enhanced First Aid, and Working at Heights & Manual Handling. Professional programmes include MCA-approved Engine Courses 1 and 2 (AEC1/AEC2) for aspiring yacht engineers. Superyacht-specific training encompasses the award-winning G.U.E.S.T. Interior Training and bundled Superyacht Interior Package. Medical services include ENG1 and OEUK Medical certifications. The company also offers a Superyacht Fast-Track Package bundling STCW with security training, crash course, CV workshop, and career support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superyacht Fast-Track Package: Comprehensive package including STCW Basic Safety Training, Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA), PDSD discount, Superyachts Crash Course, CV Workshop, Interview techniques, and ongoing support for job placement.
• G.U.E.S.T. Interior Training
• Superyacht Interior Training Package

Products and services

• STCW Basic Safety Training Mandatory MCA-approved training course for anyone working aboard commercial vessels over 24 metres (cruise ships, commercial yachts, etc.). 5-day programme covering five modules: Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety & Social Responsibility, Elementary First Aid, and Proficiency in Security Awareness. £899 (UK) / €995 (EU). Valid for 5 years.
• STCW Refresher Training / Updated Proficiency in Fire and PST MCA-accredited refresher course covering Personal Survival Techniques (PST) and Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF) for seafarers on commercial vessels over 24 metres who need to renew their STCW Basic Training Certificate. 1.5 days. £389 (UK) / €595 (EU).
• STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) MCA-accredited standalone module covering causes of fires aboard ships, basic fire prevention, use of extinguishers and breathing apparatus, firefighting techniques, and rescue procedures. 2-3 days. £495 per person.
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) MCA-accredited standalone module providing theoretical and practical training in emergency situations at sea, including inflatable life raft use, boarding drills, capsizing drills, and life jacket swimming. 1 day. £149 (UK) / €250 (EU).
• STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) MCA-accredited standalone module covering basic First Aid techniques including CPR, recovery position, fracture treatment, and medical emergency response. Part of minimum Basic Safety Training. 1 day. £139 (UK) / €200 (EU).
• GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) Comprehensive GWO-accredited Basic Safety Training course providing the five core skill elements required to work in the offshore wind environment: First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, and Sea Survival. 5.5 days. £899 + VAT per person.
• GWO Full Refresher Bundle GWO-accredited Basic Safety Training Refresher bundle covering all five core elements (First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival) for wind industry professionals renewing their certification. 3 days. £699 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• GWO First Aid GWO-accredited module enabling participants to administer safe and effective First Aid in the wind turbine environment, perform CPR, and use an AED. 2 days. £225 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• GWO Enhanced First Aid Specialist GWO-accredited programme equipping participants with advanced life-saving skills, extended casualty care techniques, and confidence to act decisively in emergencies in high-risk, remote, or offshore wind environments. 3 days. £449 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• GWO First Aid Refresher GWO-accredited refresher course helping wind industry professionals renew and maintain their life-saving first aid skills in accordance with current GWO standards. 1 day. £150 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher Specialised GWO-accredited refresher programme for wind industry professionals needing to refresh advanced first aid skills, covering advanced life-saving techniques, trauma response, and remote casualty care. 2 days. £325 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• GWO Working at Heights & Manual Handling Refresher Combined GWO-accredited refresher programme for wind energy professionals reinforcing critical safety competencies in working at height and manual handling. 1 day. £299 + VAT per person. Valid for 2 years.
• MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1) MCA-approved entry-level engineering course for aspiring yacht engineers covering diesel engine fundamentals, fuel/lubrication/cooling systems, electrical systems, and practical workshop skills. 5 days, delivered in Palma. €995 per person.
• MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) MCA-approved advanced engineering course building on AEC1, covering refrigeration systems, electrical distribution, hydraulic systems, maintenance skills, and engineering legislation. 5 days, delivered in Palma. €995 per person.
• G.U.E.S.T. Introduction To Interior Training G.U.E.S.T.-accredited (IAMI) 5-day Interior Introduction course covering housekeeping, table settings, laundry, wine and mixology, personal presentation, and communication. Only internationally accredited maritime hospitality programme available to luxury superyacht crew. £995 per person.
• Superyacht Interior Training Package Award-winning comprehensive Superyacht Interior Package including MCA-approved STCW Basic Safety Training, 5-day G.U.E.S.T. Interior course, ENG1 Medical, and CV Workshop with Job Search Toolkit. 14 days, available in Liverpool and Palma. £2,009/person (UK) or €2,399/person (EU).
• Superyacht Fast-Track Package Comprehensive career preparation bundle available in Liverpool and Palma including STCW Basic Safety Training (MCA-approved), FREE Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA), 10% OFF online STCW PDSD, Superyachts Crash Course, Personalised Job Search Toolkit with CV Workshop and 1-2-1 feedback, Interview techniques and training, and ongoing support from qualified maritime professionals. £835 (UK) or €995 (EU).
• ENG1 Medical UK flag-state medical examination required under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for seafarers working on commercial vessels. Performed by an MCA-recognised doctor. £115 per person, 40-minute appointment.
• OEUK Medical Offshore Energy UK Medical examination mandatory for anyone working in the offshore oil and gas industry. Covers height/weight, eyesight, hearing, blood pressure, urine test, cardiovascular/respiratory examination, and fitness assessment. £180 per person (OEUK only); bundle pricing up to £300 for OEUK + ENG1 + Chester Step Test.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates successfully land their first job on a superyacht
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bluewater Crew Training: Superyacht crew training and placement provider offering STCW and interior/deck training packages. Directly competes with Seascope in the superyacht career-entry market with similar bundled offerings and CV/job search support services.
• South Shields Marine School: UK-based maritime training provider delivering STCW and MCA-approved courses for seafarers. Competes directly with Seascope in the UK domestic STCW market with similar course offerings and price points.
• Survivex (Falck Safety Services): UK-based training provider focused on offshore safety, GWO, and oil & gas certifications. Directly competes with Seascope for GWO Basic Safety Training and refresher courses in the UK offshore wind market.
• Stream Marine Training: UK-based maritime training provider offering STCW, GWO, and superyacht courses. Closely comparable to Seascope in product portfolio, accreditations, and customer segments including commercial seafarers and offshore wind technicians.
• Marlins: Specialist maritime training and crew competence provider offering STCW-aligned courses, e-learning, and consultancy. Competes with Seascope on maritime safety training content, particularly through digital delivery channels.

Broad incumbents

• Ocean Technologies Group (Seagull Maritime, Videotel): Leading provider of maritime e-learning, crew competence, and digital training solutions including the former Seagull and Videotel brands. Overlaps with Seascope's STCW content but focuses primarily on digital/onboard delivery rather than physical training centers.
• Maersk Training: Global maritime and offshore training provider offering STCW, GWO, and industry-specific courses across multiple regions. Competes with Seascope in STCW and GWO but operates at much greater scale with broader geographic coverage.
• Warsash Maritime Academy (Solent University): UK-based maritime training institution offering STCW, MCA certification, and seafarer education programs. A direct competitor for STCW Basic Safety Training in the UK with greater academic affiliation and broader course catalogue.

Regional players

• Orca Maritime Training: Mediterranean-based maritime training provider offering STCW and yacht crew courses from locations including Spain. Comparable to Seascope's Palma operation in serving the Mediterranean superyacht and commercial seafarer markets.
• UKSA: UK-based maritime training and youth charity offering STCW and superyacht preparation courses. Comparable to Seascope in targeting career entrants into maritime and superyacht sectors, though with a stronger youth development focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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