Galileo Maritime Academy

What Galileo Maritime Academy does

Galileo Maritime Academy, founded in 2011 and headquartered at Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, Thailand, is an MCA-approved maritime training institution that delivers certified courses for careers across superyacht, cruise, offshore, and merchant marine segments. The academy is registered as Galileo Maritime Company Limited and operates as Asia Pacific's only MCA-approved facility for basic and advanced STCW certification, offering 21 courses on behalf of the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency alongside IYT, PADI, and Nautical Institute-recognised programs. The portfolio spans individual STCW modules (e.g., Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting), bundled career packages (Deckhand, Steward/ess, Engineer, Deck/Stew Complete), officer-level certifications (Master of Yachts 200GT, Officer Package), refreshers, and specialty technical courses (refrigeration, watermaker, plumbing, diving). Instruction is delivered exclusively on-site at the Phuket campus, which includes professional-grade firefighting and sea-survival equipment, engineering workshops, and on-campus accommodation.

The business monetizes through one-time course tuition fees ranging from £135 for individual modules to £4,380 for comprehensive packages, with supplementary revenue from on-campus accommodation, meals, and a partner/reseller program paying up to 20% commission to agencies and recruiters. The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via website enquiry, WhatsApp, and email, augmented by a partner referral channel and content marketing featuring graduate success stories. Galileo has trained 5,000+ graduates from 50+ countries, reports a 95% first-attempt exam pass rate, and claims 90% of entry-level graduates secure employment within six months. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and enjoys recognition across IMO, MCA, MNTB, and ISPS frameworks, with qualifications accepted by all 176 IMO signatory countries.

Name

Galileo Maritime Academy

Legal name

Galileo Maritime Company Limited

Website

https://galileomaritimeacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galileo Maritime Academy is an MCA-approved maritime training institution in Phuket, Thailand, and Asia Pacific's only facility delivering basic and advanced STCW certification. It trains professional seafarers and superyacht crew across deck, interior, engineering, and security career pathways, serving 5,000+ graduates from 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA)

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• STCW certification courses
• Superyacht crew training
• Marine engineering courses
• MCA approved training

Headquarters

HQ city

Thalang

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from individual course sales and training packages. Pricing varies by course duration and certification type, ranging from £135 (individual modules) to £4,380 (comprehensive packages). Payment structure includes 25% deposit with balance due 7 days before course start.
2. Accommodation Services: On-campus accommodation revenue from students attending training courses. Shared twin rooms and private rooms available. Check-in from 15:00 day before course, check-out by 09:00 final day. Includes towels, bedding, laundry facilities.
3. Meals and Catering: Hot lunch included in most course packages. Meal packages available as optional add-ons. Dietary requirements accommodated with 7-day advance notice.
4. Partner Commission: Revenue share model where partners/resellers earn commission (up to 20%) on successful student signups referred through the partner program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galileo Maritime Academy is a maritime training center that delivers MCA-approved STCW, IYT, and PADI certification courses for professional seafarers and superyacht crew. Training covers deck, interior, engineering, security, and diving career pathways at the Phuket campus, with on-site accommodation and meals included in most packages. Qualifications are recognized by all 176 IMO signatory countries.

Product overview

Galileo Maritime Academy is a maritime training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of certified courses for careers in superyachts, cruise ships, offshore vessels, and merchant marine. The academy provides MCA-approved STCW certification courses, IYT professional training programs, and specialized career packages for deck, interior, engineering, security, and diving roles. The product portfolio consists of individual standalone courses (such as STCW10 Basic Safety Training, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting modules, and security certifications), bundled career packages (including Superyacht Deckhand, Engineer, and Steward/ess Complete/Standard/Essentials packages), officer-level training programs (Officer Package, Master of Yachts certifications), and technical skills courses (marine engineering, boat systems, refrigeration, watermaker operation). The academy also provides PADI diving certifications, updating/refresher courses for expired certifications, and MCA Efficient Deckhand training. All courses meet IMO, MNTB, MCA, and ISPS standards and are accepted by all 176 IMO signatory countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STCW10 Basic Safety Training Complete mandatory STCW Basic Safety Training covering Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, and Proficiency in Security Awareness. Required certification for all commercial vessel crew worldwide.
• Master of Yachts 200GT Limited (Power) MCA-recognised certificate qualifying graduates to command power vessels up to 200GT, up to 150NM offshore, including navigation, meteorology, vessel handling, and emergency management training.
• Officer Package (MFA + AFF + PSCRB) Bundle of Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical First Aid, and Survival Craft & Rescue Boat courses required for officer-level STCW certification, designed for engineers or deckhands progressing into officer tracks.
• Superyacht Engineer Complete Package Comprehensive all-in-one engineering package including AEC1, AEC2, STCW safety training, PDSD, and VHF SRC certification for complete yacht engineering career preparation.
• Superyacht Steward/ess Standard Package Interior crew training package combining STCW certification, stewardess service skills, Food Hygiene Level 2, and IYT Powerboat & RIB Master license for guest-facing yacht roles.
• Approved Engine Course Part 1 & 2 (AEC1 + AEC2) Fast-track marine engineering certification combining AEC1 and AEC2 courses required for higher certification and engineering career advancement.
• Superyacht Deckhand Complete Package Complete deckhand certification package with every qualification captains look for, including STCW certification and basic engineering training for deckhand roles.
• Superyacht Deckhand Essentials Package Minimal skill set for starting as a deckhand including STCW certification.
• Superyacht Steward/ess Complete Package Full interior crew package with every certification captains look for, the most comprehensive stewardess entry-level course offered.
• Elementary First Aid (EFA) STCW A-VI/1-3 basic first aid training covering CPR, wound treatment, burns management, and vital signs monitoring for all crew on commercial vessels and superyachts.
• Fire Fighting & Fire Prevention (FFFP) STCW A-VI/1-2 hands-on fire training covering fire theory, use of extinguishers, breathing apparatus, and live fire exercises in controlled conditions.
• Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA) STCW A-VI/6-1 security training for all crew on ISPS-compliant vessels, covering threat recognition, unauthorised access prevention, and security response procedures.
• Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW A-VI/1-1 survival training covering life raft use, distress signals, cold water shock, personal flotation equipment, and abandon ship procedures.
• Medical First Aid (MFA) Advanced STCW first aid for officers and designated crew, covering burns, fractures, trauma, shock, and unconscious casualty management using approved maritime protocols.
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) Advanced STCW fire fighting for senior crew and maritime officers, including team leadership in complex fire scenarios and breathing apparatus operation in enclosed spaces.
• Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (PSCRB) STCW certification for operating and commanding lifeboats and rescue boats including davit launch procedures and emergency steering.
• VHF SRC (Radio License) VHF Short Range Certificate for maritime radio communication required for almost every maritime job.
• PADI Open Water Diver Scuba diving certification for learning core skills, safety procedures, and open-water training to dive to 18m, valued for supporting guest water activities on superyachts.
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Advanced diving skills including deeper dives, navigation training, and specialty adventure dives for challenging underwater experiences.
• Updating STCW10 Basic Training STCW refresher course for seafarers with valid or recently expired certificates to renew their 5-year certification by refreshing PST and FPFF practical elements.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 Food safety and hygiene certification required for anyone working in galley or serving guests, covering cross-contamination prevention and allergen management.
• On-Campus Accommodation and Meals On-campus accommodation (shared twin and private rooms) with hot lunch and optional meal packages, included with most course packages and also available as add-ons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of entry-level graduates secure employment within 6 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• myCrewcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2025Galileo Maritime Academy appointed as Preferred Training Provider for myCrew. The partnership provides myCrew's maritime professionals access to MCA-approved STCW and professional yacht training at Galileo's Phuket campus.
• International Yacht Training (IYT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIYT professional school accreditation allowing Galileo to deliver IYT Master of Yachts certifications. Galileo is an IYT professional school providing International Yacht Training Worldwide accreditation.
• PADIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) for scuba diving certification courses including Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver for yacht crew.
• UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCA-approved training centre providing 21 MCA approved courses on behalf of UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency. Asia Pacific's only MCA-approved facility for basic and advanced STCW certification.
• Maritime Training Partners (Reseller Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner program allowing agencies, recruiters, and influencers to resell Galileo training courses and earn commission. Partners receive marketing support and promotional materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Videotel (Kongsberg Maritime): Global maritime e-learning and STCW training provider owned by Kongsberg Maritime. Operates as an indirect competitor and potential complementary digital training alternative to Galileo's in-person model.
• Seagull Maritime (Ocean Technologies Group): Global maritime training and crew competence management platform. Comparable to Galileo as a maritime skills training provider, though primarily serving large commercial shipping employers rather than individual superyacht career entrants.

Others

• Bluewater Yachting: Superyacht crew recruitment and management agency operating globally with their own training division. Related to Galileo as a superyacht industry ecosystem player; overlaps in crew career development and certification pathways rather than direct training delivery.

Direct peers

• Warsash Maritime Academy: One of the UK's leading MCA-approved maritime training centres based in Southampton, offering STCW, officer, and yacht certification courses. Directly comparable to Galileo as an MCA-approved provider of STCW and professional yacht crew training for international students.
• South Shields Marine School: UK-based MCA-approved maritime training facility offering STCW certification, officer programs, and seafarer courses. Operates as a direct competitor in the same MCA-approved certification space.
• Australian Maritime College (AMC): Australia's national maritime training institution offering STCW, marine engineering, and officer certification. Comparable to Galileo as a regionally dominant maritime vocational training provider with international student reach.
• Maritime Professional Training (MPT): Fort Lauderdale-based MCA-approved STCW and superyacht crew training school. Directly comparable to Galileo in delivering STCW10 Basic Safety Training, advanced courses, and superyacht career packages to a global student body.
• Fleetwood Nautical Campus: UK maritime training campus offering MCA-approved STCW and officer certification courses. Comparable to Galileo as a UK-accredited provider serving international maritime students.
• Acclaimed Crew Training: UK-based MCA-approved training centre offering STCW, superyacht, and PWC certifications. Directly comparable to Galileo as a small-to-mid scale superyacht-focused MCA training provider.
• Mediterranean Maritime Academy: Malta-based maritime training centre offering STCW, superyacht, and commercial seafarer courses. Comparable to Galileo as a European MCA-approved training provider with a strong Mediterranean yachting focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/galileoyachting
• Facebookfacebook.com/galileoacademyphuket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galileo-yachting

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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