Crew Training Solutions

What Crew Training Solutions does

Crew Training Solutions is a privately held maritime training provider founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The company delivers STCW Basic Safety Training, MCA certification programmes, SQA UKLAP Grade 1 examinations, and IYT Worldwide certifications to yacht crew, commercial seafarers, and career-entry maritime professionals across three physical training centres in Naples (Italy), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), and Grimsby (United Kingdom). It holds the only MCA Approved Training Provider designation in Italy for STCW Basic Safety Training and operates as the sole official Italy-based SQA centre for UKLAP Grade 1 exams, providing regulatory-protected access to mandatory certifications.

The business operates a course-by-course pricing model with per-seat fees ranging from €150 to €2,500, delivering revenue through a mix of in-classroom, online theory, and onboard ship training delivered via its Maritime Safety Solutions partnership. Delivery is supported by an instructor team with more than 225 years of collective maritime experience and direct institutional influence via seats on the MCA qualification panel and the OOW 3000gt syllabus steering group. The company is also IMO White List listed.

Operationally the company runs lean: a core team of approximately five employees supplements a contracted instructor network, with no disclosed external funding. Distribution is reinforced by partnerships with The Crew Network (yacht crew placement, September 2024) and IYT Worldwide (international certification routing), positioning the firm as a structural node in Mediterranean yacht-crew certification and placement workflows. Recent product-line extensions into lithium-ion battery fire safety and advanced fire-fighting reflect adaptation to emerging regulatory risk categories in the yacht segment.

Name

Crew Training Solutions

Legal name

Crew Training Solutions

Website

https://crewtrainingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crew Training Solutions is a maritime training provider delivering STCW, MCA, SQA, and IYT certification courses for yacht crew and maritime professionals across centres in Naples, Palma de Mallorca, and Grimsby.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Maritime Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAD

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

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYBPAKALAG

Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Maritime & Port Security Services

SECONDARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

Keywords

• Maritime safety training
• Yacht crew certification
• STCW certification courses
• MCA oral preparation
• Professional seafarer training

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: Revenue generated from offering maritime training courses including STCW Basic Training, Master of Yachts certifications, MCA oral prep courses, and various specialized maritime courses. Courses are priced individually ranging from €150 to €2,500 per course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crew Training Solutions delivers professional maritime certification training for yacht crew, captains, and seafarers, including STCW Basic Safety Training packages, IYT/MCA Master of Yachts (Limited and Unlimited) certification programs, MCA oral preparation courses for Master 200gt and OOW 3000gt, and specialized security, RADAR, VHF radio, and powerboat courses. Courses are delivered in-person at training academies in Palma de Mallorca, Naples, and Grimsby, fully online, or onboard customer vessels worldwide through a partnership with Maritime Safety Solutions.

Product overview

Crew Training Solutions is a maritime training provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) and IYT/MCA (International Yacht Training/Maritime and Coastguard Agency) certification courses. The core offerings include STCW Basic Safety Training packages (full 5-day and 1.5-day refresher courses), Master of Yachts certification programs (Limited and Unlimited), MCA oral preparation courses for Officer of the Watch and Master certifications, and specialized security training (PSA, PDSD, SSO). The company provides both classroom-based training at facilities in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and Naples (Italy), and online courses. Additional offerings include onboard advanced training delivered directly on vessels, VHF radio certification, Small Powerboat & RIB Master courses, RADAR training, and mock oral examination practice sessions. The training is IMO White Flag List approved and MCA recognized, with certificates accepted by Red Ensign vessels and multiple flag states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STCW Basic Training (BST) Full Package (5 Days) IMO White Flag List approved 5-day mandatory STCW Basic Safety Training package for seafarers covering elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities, fire prevention and firefighting, personal survival techniques, and maritime security awareness. Accepted by MCA and valid for 5 years.
• STCW Basic Training (BST) Refresher (1.5 Days) 1.5-day STCW Survival and Fire Fighting certificate revalidation course compliant with STCW 95 Code A-VI/1-2, for holders whose certificates expire within 5 years. Includes fire prevention and personal survival techniques refresher modules.
• STCW Maritime Professional Package 8-day comprehensive bundle in Palma de Mallorca combining STCW BST Full Package, IYT Small Powerboat and RIB Master, and IYT VHF Radio SRC certification for new maritime entrants.
• IYT/MCA Master of Yachts (Limited) Complete Package Two-week MCA-recognised IYT Master of Yachts Limited certification package for Red Ensign vessels up to 200 gross tons, combining 6-day theory and 5-day practical training aboard approved vessels.
• IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited (MoY) 6-day MCA-approved course including exam covering celestial navigation, sextant use, worldwide meteorology, and passage planning, enabling holders to act as Master of 200gt vessels in unlimited areas. Required module for MCA Chief Mate (Yachts) CoC.
• MCA H.E.L.M. Operational 3-day MCA-approved Human Element, Leadership and Management course at operational level, mandatory under STCW for first Certificate of Competency and serving as a prerequisite for advanced certifications.
• MCA Master 200gt / OOW 500gt Oral Prep Course 6-day preparation course for the MCA Master 200gt / OOW 500gt Certificate of Competence oral examination, covering radar, passage planning, meteorology, IRPCS, stability, MARPOL, and bridge procedures.
• MCA Officer of the Watch 3000gt Oral Prep Course 6-day intensive preparation course aligned with syllabus MSN 1853 for the MCA OOW 3000gt Certificate of Competence for Large Yachts flagged by MCA, enabling service as Officer of the Watch on vessels up to 3000 GT in unlimited sea area.
• Onboard Advanced Training, Assessment, and Consulting Partnership with Maritime Safety Solutions delivering advanced training directly on customer vessels worldwide, including advanced fire training, command and control, search and rescue and first aid, lithium-ion battery safety, and custom training programs using state-of-the-art gas-fueled training systems.
• IYT VHF Radio SRC (Short Range Certificate) Maritime VHF radio communications course recognised by the Republic of the Marshall Islands, covering VHF radio, SRC training, EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS, and DSC-enabled radios, available in-person or self-paced online with assessor exam.
• IYT/MCA Small Powerboat and RIB Master 3-day theory and practical course covering Small Commercial Vessel Code requirements for vessels up to 15m in coastal regions, including 2-day in-person practical boat handling and ICC issuance under Resolution 40.
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques Mandatory STCW practical module covering emergency situations, life jacket and immersion suit use, life raft operations, and water survival techniques. Component of STCW Basic Safety Training.
• STCW Elementary First Aid Mandatory STCW basic training module covering first aid and CPR in marine and offshore emergencies, delivered as a balanced mix of theoretical and practical sessions.
• MCA Master 500gt (Workboat) Mock Oral Exam 90-minute online mock/practice MCA Master 500gt Oral Examination using visual and training aids near-identical to the MCA final exam, conducted by qualified MCA STCW Master and IYT/MCA Master of Yachts Examiners.
• STCW MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) In-person STCW MCA Approved course for personnel with designated security duties under the Ship Security Plan, covering ship security plan maintenance, threat recognition, security inspections, and security equipment use.
• STCW MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (Online) Online MCA-approved PDSD course for crew of commercial vessels, chemical carriers, offshore platforms, car transporters, wind farms, and ferries; STCW ISPS compliant and intended for personnel with designated security duties.
• STCW Ship Security Officer (SSO) Course Online MCA-approved and IMO Whitelisted Ship Security Officer course tailored for superyacht and mega yacht potential SSOs, covering ship security plan implementation, threat assessment, and ISPS Code requirements.
• STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)

Quantifiable outcome

• Commendable pass rates for MCA Master 200gt and OOW courses for over 10 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Crew NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 September 2024Collaboration announced September 2024 to enhance career prospects for maritime professionals by providing world-class training and employment opportunities. The Crew Network provides professional crew placement services while CTS provides accredited training courses.
• SSY CharterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSY Charter provides yacht management, sales/brokerage, and charter solutions. Partnership focused on providing comprehensive services to maritime professionals.
• South Seas YachtingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Seas Yachting provides yacht management, sales/brokerage, and charter solutions. Partnership offering 25+ years of combined experience in the industry.
• Maritime Safety SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer onboard advanced training, assessment, and consulting directly on vessels. Includes advanced fire training, command & control, search & rescue, first aid, and lithium-ion battery safety training.
• International Yacht Training (IYT) WorldwidecoreTechnology or IntegrationIYT is the governing body for several certifications offered by CTS including Master of Yachts courses. CTS is approved by IYT to offer their full range of training solutions.
• Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK regulatory body for maritime certifications. CTS is an MCA Approved Training Provider (ATP) and their courses are MCA recognised for use on Red Ensign vessels.
• Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCTS is the only official Italy-based SQA centre for UKLAP Grade 1 exams, which is mandatory for issuing UK Certificates of Competency by MCA.
• CrewdentialsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for crew credentialing and professional documentation services for maritime professionals.
• AstronavminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for celestial navigation expertise and training resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maritime Professional Training (MPT): MPT is a US-based maritime training school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida specialising in STCW, MCA, and yacht crew certification for the American superyacht market. It is comparable to CTS because it targets the same professional yacht crew segment with MCA-recognised certifications, differing mainly in serving the US rather than the Mediterranean market.
• Bluewater Yachting Crew Training: Bluewater Yachting is a global yacht crew management and placement company that also offers crew training services and STCW/MCA certification pathways. It is comparable to CTS because it targets the same superyacht crew customer base with placement-driven training and certification services.
• South Shields Marine School: South Shields Marine School is a UK-based maritime training institution offering MCA-approved STCW, deck, and engineering courses for professional seafarers. It competes with CTS for entry-level seafarer certifications and MCA oral exam preparation in the UK market.
• UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy): UKSA is a UK-based maritime training charity delivering professional seafarer and yacht crew training, including STCW and MCA-recognised courses. It is directly comparable to CTS as a vocational maritime training institution targeting similar entry-level and career-stage seafarers with accredited certifications.
• Stream Marine Training: Stream Marine Training is a UK-based maritime training provider delivering STCW, offshore, and tanker-specific courses to professional seafarers. It overlaps with CTS in the STCW foundational training segment and shares a focus on certified, career-pathway courses for working seafarers.
• Maritime Skills Academy: Maritime Skills Academy is a UK-based maritime training school offering STCW, security, and operational courses for seafarers. It competes with CTS in the foundational STCW safety training segment and shares the same target audience of professional seafarers seeking MCA-recognised certifications.
• Flying Fish: Flying Fish is a UK-based maritime training provider offering STCW, RYA, MCA, and IYT courses for yacht and commercial crew. It is one of CTS's closest direct competitors, offering a similar course catalogue across classroom, online, and onboard formats to the same superyacht and professional seafarer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Training: Maersk Training is a global maritime and offshore training provider operating multiple centres worldwide, offering STCW, advanced safety, and offshore crew certifications. It is a much larger incumbent covering the broader maritime workforce — including offshore, tanker, and merchant segments — where CTS is a specialised yacht-focused player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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