The last surviving Dreadnought-class battleship, USS Texas, is being painstakingly restored in Galveston, Texas. In the course of the work, a World War II operations map was discovered on a cabin wall, having been painted over and later cut into. Ariane Roesch and Zak Miano, who own OnAim […]

Liverpool based PSI Global have launched a training facility following their affiliate membership with Train the painter. PSI Global Group are pleased to announce the launch of the new PSI Global Training Limited. The new division offers the first Train the painter training facility to be located […]

A glimpse through the eyes of Matt and Beth from the Maritime Training Academy   The sea breeze mixed with the undeniable luxury. The Monaco Yacht Show, renowned as one of the world’s most illustrious yacht shows, was a testament to the bustling maritime industry and its progress. As account […]

Corrodere Academy introduces a new Powder Coatings course to the Train the painter programme The coating industry is continually evolving, with advancements in technology and materials pushing the boundaries of what is possible. To ensure that professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge […]

The icebreaker MSV Nordica, owned by Arctia, is known for its role in securing Finland’s winter maritime transport. Following the icebreaking season, Nordica underwent maintenance at the Turku Repair Yard in May. A ship travelling through ice is exposed to severe mechanical stress, so during […]

Sasol employees are the first in South Africa to qualify as ICorr level 1 coating inspectors with training from the Corrosion Academy and IRT Training   11 metallurgists from Sasol have successfully completed our ICorr Level 1 Coating Inspector course, marking the first delivery and completion of […]

Earlier this month, we had a great time at the Careers Fair at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton! Thank you to all the attendees who came by to chat – it was fantastic getting to know you all. A big thank you also to Nick Allen and Akzonobel for supplying the VR spray painting machine. [...] […]

The maritime industry, in all its facets, is an enticing world teeming with opportunities and fascinating niches. Among these, one stands out as particularly glamorous and challenging: superyacht surveying. The allure of superyachts is undeniable. These luxurious vessels, often brimming with […]

A study commissioned by the Water Jetting Association (WJA) into the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries has become one of the most important research papers on the topic in the world.  The study has been accessed online more than 10,000 times since it was published in 2019, and […]

Agricultural equipment is constantly exposed to tough climate and weather. For this reason optimal paint preparation is essential to ensure the equipment can hold up under such harsh conditions. A custom-engineered continuous-feed spinner hanger blast machine RHBD-K 22/27-HD, installed in a new […]

Sherwin-Williams’ pioneering Resuflor high-build epoxy floor coating system has been successfully applied at a hangar in Teesside International Airport in the UK.   Teesside International Airport is the location for the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service […]

When it comes to life on the ocean wave, a superyacht or mega yacht is arguably the most luxurious of vessels on the water. Owned by the ultra-wealthy and famous, these floating gin palaces are professionally crewed motor or sailing yachts, ranging from 40 metres (130 ft) to more than 180 metres […]

The time is fast approaching for maritime HR and crewing professionals from across the world to come together again at the 2023 Spinnaker Maritime People & Culture Conference and our very own Global Account Manager Matthew Elliott will be attending. Where: The Grand Connaught Rooms in London […]

Our Coating Survey course is endorsed by ICorr and accredited by Lloyd’s Register and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Written by industry experts and accessed and examined online, this course will set the standard for those who conduct coating surveys as part of their responsibilities. Coating […]

In a recent poll, we learned that 84% of our Linked In followers have studied via distance learning. The reason for this? It’s flexible, convenient and usually far more cost effective than in person learning. We also found that while 63% of our followers usually study at home, 23% study on board, […]

Wednesday March 8th marks the annual celebration of the International Day for Women (IWD). This influential day not only raises awareness of gender equality, reproductive rights, and abuse against women but just as importantly the many challenges women face in the workplace. In the last decade, […]

Following our partnership with Shoreside Superyacht Recruitment (SYR), who specialise in shoreside recruitment, we asked recruiter Simon Foulkes a series of questions to understand more about the impact that studying one of our diplomas can have on your maritime career… How do companies within […]

Looking to sail to better shores in 2023? We deliver expert maritime training that will help you achieve your dream destination New Year’s Resolutions are something we have all entertained at some point. They vary from losing weight, breaking a habit, starting a new course, or even changing […]