Purpose-built maritime training in Newhaven Port
MCA, RYA & STCW courses in Newhaven Port.
Book STCW, RYA, MCA and superyacht courses at Seahaven's purpose-built port training centre, taught by professional mariners.
MCA-approved
Recognised STCW safety training routes.
RYA recognised
Powerboat, radio and practical boating pathways.
Professional mariners
Courses taught by instructors with real sea experience.
Newhaven Port centre
Purpose-built training at East Quay, East Sussex.
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STCW basic training pathway
Complete your STCW Basic Training in a clear, step-by-step journey with practical instruction and assessment built in.
Choose your route and secure a course place through Seahaven or Arlo.
Learn from experienced maritime instructors in a port training centre.
Build real confidence through practical drills and realistic scenarios.
Demonstrate competence through practical and theory assessment.
Receive the relevant certificate and advance your maritime route.
Expert instructors. Proven delivery.
Seahaven is run by professional mariners for professional mariners and leisure sailors, with hands-on instruction at Newhaven Port.
Professional mariner instructors
Purpose-built port training centre
Practical safety culture
Students usually arrive with an outcome in mind. These pathways make the current catalogue easier to compare before booking.
Basic safety, fire, first aid, survival, PSSR, security and update training.
Explore pathwayDeck and interior packages for students preparing for a first superyacht role.
Explore pathwayPowerboat, VHF radio, diesel engine, PPR and shorebased knowledge routes.
Explore pathwayFocused Master and OOW yacht oral exam preparation with mock examiner questions.
Explore pathwayHigh-intent courses surfaced first for students who need to compare duration, price, outcome and booking route quickly.
STCW
£825
The legal minimum safety training for anyone looking to work commercially aboard vessels over 24 metres.
5 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port training centre
MCA approved STCW 95/10 basic training certificates.
Superyacht, STCW
£1,690
A career-start package designed to help new deckhands gain the practical qualifications expected by the superyacht industry.
9 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port training centre
Superyacht-ready package including MCA/RYA relevant outcomes where included.
Superyacht, STCW
£1,490
An IAMI/GUEST approved introduction to junior interior crew work, designed to help students become superyacht ready.
10 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port training centre
IAMI/GUEST approved training package where included by the current course schedule.
RYA
£390
Entry-level powerboat handling training and the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
2 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port and local waters
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate.
STCW, Refresher
£475
Update training for crew who need to keep STCW fire fighting and personal survival proficiency current.
2 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port training centre
MCA approved updated proficiency certificates.
MCA oral prep
£850
Five-day oral exam preparation using examiner-style questions, lectures and mock exams.
5 days
Live dates through Arlo
Newhaven Port training centre
Exam preparation course; MCA exam result is separate.
The academy is a purpose-built training centre inside Newhaven Port. The redesign should make the facilities, instructors and trust signals visible before students reach the booking step.
Purpose-built Newhaven Port training centre
Run entirely by professional mariners
Training for professional and leisure sailors
Hands-on, practical, student-focused delivery
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What is STCW Basic Training?
A plain-English guide to the core safety training new commercial crew and superyacht candidates need.
How to Start a Superyacht Career
The qualifications, preparation and practical expectations behind a first deck or interior role.
How to Get to Seahaven Maritime Academy
Gate 4, East Quay, train and Gatwick guidance for students travelling to Newhaven Port.
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