Maritime Training School

Name

Maritime Training School

Legal name

Silver Spirit Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Maritime Training School

Website

https://maritimetrainingschool.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Services

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Recreational boat licence training
• Commercial maritime qualifications
• PWC jet ski licensing
• Coxswain certification courses
• Vocational maritime education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. One-time course fees: Primary revenue comes from one-time per-student course fees for recreational courses (NSW Boat Licence from $390pp at Rose Bay/Sans Souci, $420pp at Mosman; PWC licence add-on) and commercial/qualification courses (Deckhand $1,600 + $200 admin; Coxswain Grade 2 $1,900 + AMPA $490/$750 + $174 AMSA application; First Aid, Marine Radio as optional add-ons).
2. NSW Government Smart and Skilled funded training (Fee Free): Revenue supplemented via the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Funding body arrangement, allowing eligible students to access fee-free Coxswain and other selected commercial courses. MTS is an approved Smart and Skilled provider.
3. Payment plan financing (Studypay / Afterpay): Payment plan options via Studypay for qualification courses and Afterpay for boat licence courses enable higher enrolment conversion; not a direct revenue stream but supports course fee revenue.
4. Add-on product fees (Marine Radio licence, VIP Private Lessons, Gift Vouchers): Ancillary revenue from Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency courses, VIP private lessons, and gift voucher sales. A $25 discount on Marine Radio licence is offered to MTS students as an upsell.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maritime Training School delivers NSW- and nationally-accredited boat and PWC licence training plus commercial maritime qualifications, combining classroom theory, online multiple-choice exams and on-water practical training on its own fleet of training vessels. Its core recreational offering is a one-day integrated NSW Boat Licence course (and PWC add-on), and its commercial stack spans Coxswain Grades 1-3, General Purpose Hand / Deckhand, Master <24m Near Coastal, MED 3 and Marine Radio Operator's Certificate, delivered through a blended online-plus-face-to-face model.

Product overview

Maritime Training School operates a portfolio of accredited recreational and commercial maritime training courses rather than a single unified software product. The core recreational offering is the One Day NSW Boat Licence Course (delivered at Mosman, Sans Souci, Rose Bay, Cabarita, Central Coast, Shellharbour, Canberra and Penrith), which can be combined with the PWC (Jet Ski) Licence Course on the same day. Around this recreational core sits a commercial maritime qualifications stack comprising the Coxswain Grade 1 NC (MAR20321 Certificate II), Coxswain Grade 2 NC (MAR10418 Certificate I) and Coxswain Grade 3 (AMSA Exemption 38), the General Purpose Hand / Deckhand Course (MAR10318 Certificate I), the Master <24m Near Coastal qualification (MAR30921 Certificate III), the MED 3 Marine Engine Driver course, and the Marine Radio Operator's Certificate (LROCP/SROCP). Supporting services include the AMPA Assessment (stand-alone AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment), VIP Private Lessons, and Gift Vouchers. Practical training uses the school's own fleet of 5–6 training vessels (including 6.5m Brig marine vessels), with delivery in blended online + face-to-face format for commercial courses and a single-day theory + practical + exam format for recreational licences.

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Products and services

• NSW Boat Licence Course (One Day) One-day NSW General Boat Licence course covering classroom theory, 50-question online theory exam and on-water practical boat training on the school's own 6.5m training vessels; includes nationally recognised units MEM50008, MEM50009 and MEM50010. Available at Mosman, Sans Souci, Rose Bay, Cabarita, Central Coast (Gosford), Shellharbour and Canberra (theory and exam only). No log book required.
• PWC (Personal Watercraft / Jet Ski) Licence Course Approximately one-hour theory-only course and 15-question exam covering PWC licence conditions, registration, trip planning, maintenance, safety equipment and responsible use. Can be added on the same day as the General Boat Licence course, or taken as an upgrade. Available at Mosman, St George, Shellharbour, Canberra, Manly and Cronulla locations.
• Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal (MAR10418 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations) AMSA-approved Certificate I course delivered in blended (online + practical) format over 3 practical days including AMPA finalisation. Qualifies the holder to command a commercial vessel up to 12m with unlimited outboard or <100kW inboard propulsion in sheltered waters or within 5nm. Course cost $1,900 plus AMPA $490 and AMSA application fee $174.
• Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal (MAR20321 - Certificate II in Maritime Operations) Foundational commercial coxswain qualification delivered in blended or face-to-face format (4 practical days including AMPA). Covers vessel operation up to 12m, navigation, seamanship, firefighting, sea survival, first aid (HLTAID011), inboard/outboard engine operation and maintenance. Available with fee-free Smart and Skilled NSW funding for eligible applicants.
• Coxswain Grade 3 (AMSA Exemption 38) Lower-level commercial coxswain certification course referenced as AMSA Exemption 38. Listed under commercial courses alongside Coxswain 1 and 2 on the school's sitemap and Coxswain courses page.
• General Purpose Hand / Deckhand Course (MAR10318 - Certificate I in Maritime Operations) Blended-format Certificate I course (2 practical days plus 1 day finalisation) covering routine vessel maintenance, survival skills, firefighting, work health and safety, working as a crew member on vessels up to 80m in Near Coastal waters, applying general purpose hand skills, and performing basic lookout duties. Course cost $1,600 plus $200 admin fee. Includes Sea Survival and Firefighting Practicals plus a copy of the Australian Boating Manual 5th Edition.
• Master <24m Near Coastal (MAR30921 - Certificate III in Maritime Operations) Higher-level commercial qualification for command of vessels less than 24 metres in Near Coastal waters, listed among Maritime Training School's commercial courses.
• Marine Engine Driver 3 (MED 3) Course AMSA-approved commercial marine engine driver qualification covering operation of marine engines up to the MED 3 grade. Listed among the school's commercial courses.
• Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP / SROCP) Course covering Long Range Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) and Short Range Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) for marine VHF/HF radio operation. Available as an optional add-on to Coxswain courses and as a standalone licence course with a $25 discount for Maritime Training School students.
• AMPA Assessment NSW (AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment) Standalone AMSA Mandated Practical Assessment for Coxswain candidates, including those coming from other RTOs ($750) versus in-house candidates ($490). Conducted by an AMSA-approved assessor and required before a Certificate of Competency can be issued.
• VIP Private Lessons One-on-one private maritime training including additional on-water trips with an experienced skipper, pre-purchase boat advice, and boat delivery. Suitable for licence holders wanting more experience before skippering solo.
• Gift Vouchers

Quantifiable outcome

• One-day completion of NSW Boat Licence course (theory + practical + 50-question exam), no logbook required at most locations
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Australian Government Department of DefenceflagshipOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor of Maritime Training School on the homepage. Implies Defence staff or contractors undertake boat/PWC licence training with MTS; signals MTS's credibility for institutional/government clients.
• FreyssinetcoreOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor of Maritime Training School. Suggests Freyssinet engages MTS to train its personnel in boat/PWC licensing for works on marine infrastructure projects.
• MirvaccoreOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor. Mirvac is a major Australian property developer; likely engages MTS for staff boat licence training related to waterfront/maritime property developments.
• Elite SurveyminorOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor. Likely a marine survey firm whose staff undertake boat licence training with MTS.
• Tolkin MarineminorOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor. Marine industry business engaging MTS for boat/PWC licence training services.
• Sydney Harbour EscapescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor. Sydney Harbour tourism/charter operator — likely cross-referral relationship where MTS trains customers and Sydney Harbour Escapes provides charter/boat hire services.
• Diving ServiceminorOthersListed as a Partner & Third Party Contractor (name as shown on MTS homepage). Diving industry business with relationship to MTS for staff boat/PWC licence training.
• MarineminorOthersListed on the homepage Partners & Third Party Contractors section as 'Marine'. Full entity name not specified in source; likely a marine industry business with a partnership relationship with MTS.
• Poseidon Seas GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPoseidon Seas Group collaborates with Maritime Training School to offer professional training to safely operate a vessel and/or personal watercraft in the Greater Western Sydney region. Course delivered at Jordan Springs Community Hall, 2/6 Cullen Ave, Jordan Springs NSW 2747. Poseidon Seas handles bookings ([email protected] / 0448 488 588) for the joint-branded boat and PWC licence course.
• Regional Trainers / PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated 'Regional Trainers / Partners' and 'Regional Training Locations' pages on the MTS website indicate a formal channel of regional training partners extending MTS's geographic reach across NSW beyond owned venues.
• SisterShip TrainingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-delivery partner for women-in-maritime training under the NSW Government 'Connecting Women to Trades' grant (2022–2024). SisterShip Training is founded by Skipper Jackie Parry; MTS supports maritime training delivery, mentorship and event hosting (e.g., exclusive event on P&O's Pacific Adventure in Eden). Featured on MTS's 'Charting a Course To Success' / Partners page.
• P&O Cruises AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerP&O Cruises Australia hosted SisterShip Training's exclusive event for female maritime students on board P&O's Pacific Adventure during its port call in Eden. P&O's Chief Commercial Officer Kathryn Robertson publicly endorsed the partnership. Listed on MTS's Partners page indirectly via the Sistership event.
• Australian Skills Quality Administration (ASQA)flagshipOthersASQA is the national regulator for vocational education and training in Australia; MTS holds ASQA accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91487) — a regulatory relationship enabling MTS to issue nationally recognised qualifications.
• NSW Maritime (Transport for NSW)flagshipOthersNSW Maritime (operating under Transport for NSW) has approved MTS to provide practical boat training and knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence — the regulatory partnership enabling MTS's core recreational course offering.
• SEONorthSydney.com.auminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSEONorthSydney.com.au is the website design and SEO vendor for Maritime Training School per site footer ('Website Design & SEO by SEONorthSydney.com.au').

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Maritime College (AMC, University of Tasmania): National tertiary institution delivering Certificate III through to degree-level maritime operations qualifications, including Master and Engineer pathways. Overlaps with MTS's higher-end commercial stack (Master <24m, MED) but operates as a broader academic institution with significantly larger scale.
• TAFE NSW (Maritime division): Government-owned vocational education institution delivering accredited maritime courses including Coxswain and Deckhand across multiple NSW campuses. Competes in commercial qualifications via government-subsidised pricing but as part of a much broader vocational portfolio rather than specialising in maritime.

Direct peers

• Sea School: Australian commercial maritime training provider delivering Coxswain, Master and MED qualifications with AMSA-approved RTO status. Closest competitor on MTS's commercial/qualification side (Coxswain, Master <24m, MED 3), serving the same aspiring commercial mariner segment.
• Boat Safe Australia: NSW-based boat and PWC licence training provider running one-day recreational licence courses. Overlaps directly with MTS's core recreational offering and customer base of first-time boat licence applicants.
• Boating Education Centre of Australia: Australia's other major private boat licence training provider, offering NSW/ACT boat and PWC licence courses across multiple Sydney and regional locations with its own practical training fleet. Directly comparable in customer segment (recreational boaters), course format (one-day integrated theory/practical/exam), and pricing band.
• East Coast Boat School: NSW-based boat licence training school delivering the one-day General Boat Licence and PWC licence courses with practical on-water training. Comparable recreational course catalogue, similar target demographic, and overlapping Sydney/Central Coast coverage.

Others

• NSW Maritime (Transport for NSW): Government regulator that accredits MTS and other RTOs to deliver the NSW boat and PWC licence. Not a competitor but the gatekeeper for the recreational licence market — sets exam content, approves RTOs, and issues licences via Service NSW.
• AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority): Federal regulator that accredits MTS as an RTO for commercial Coxswain and AMPA assessments and issues the final Certificate of Competency. Comparable regulatory counterpart to NSW Maritime for the commercial qualification track.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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