Welcome to the world of Maritime Education and Training, where we aim to help students achieve their goals by obtaining internationally recognised, STCW 95 accredited, qualifications.

RYA Courses for 2008/2009 Click here for the latest information on our RYA courses at SMOL Gravesend. (PDF, ~950Kb)

Maritime Operations & Logistics has gained a grade 1 for its teaching provision.
This has been predominately due to two major factors which are:

• High quality teaching and learning
• Intensive links and partnerships with industry

We offer short safety courses leading to:
PST, FP&FF, AFF, PSC+RB, GMDSS (all levels) MFA and MCOB.

We also offer courses to certificate of competence by distance learning as well as diplomas in ship surveying, ship management, ship agency and port management.

Maritime Operations & Logistics has A recently refurbished jetty on the Thames equipped with three ship’s davits and a arange of survival craft commonly used at sea. These include three Fast Rescue Boats. Regular courses are held afloat throughout the year.

All SMOL short courses conform to the STCW 95 standard where appropriate.