This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, in-person training courses for seafarers, covering both operational and management-level competencies. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering training programs, ensuring alignment with industry regulations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of competency standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a range of mandatory and specialist training courses for ship officers, utilizing classroom and simulator-based instruction.
- Develop training programs in accordance with STCW, IMO model courses, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with simulator software providers to implement training solutions for next-generation vessel technologies.
- Conduct student assessments to monitor progress, verify competence, and enhance instructional methods.
- Maintain and update course content to reflect regulatory changes and industry advancements.
- Support recruitment and promotion processes by participating in interviews.
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the training centre and deputize for the Training Centre Manager as required.
- Represent the company at industry forums and professional working groups.
- Class 1 Certificate of Competency (STCW II/2 Deck) with a valid Tanker Endorsement (Liquefied Gas).
- Strong command of the English language.
- Willingness to obtain instructor and competency assessor qualifications in line with IMO Model 1.30.
- Extensive experience at a senior level (Master, Chief Officer) on board gas tankers, ideally including LNG.
- Existing right to live and work in the UK
- Involvement in shipbuilding, refit, or dry-docking projects for gas carriers.
- Recognized maritime instructor qualification (e.g., Train the Trainer).
- Membership of a professional maritime institution.
- Completion of a simulator-based management course aligned with industry competency standards.
- Hands-on experience with bridge and cargo simulators.
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home when courses are not in session.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service.
- Private health, dental, and travel insurance.
- Annual performance bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned maritime professional looking to transition into a training and development role while shaping the future of industry standards.
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in learning more, apply now or contact Faststream Recruitment for a confidential discussion.