Deadline extended for applications for the NMRA marine trade scholarships
The deadline for applications for the 2026 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) marine trades scholarships has been extended to...
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Marine electrician skills bootcamp: dates for 2026
The UK’s only marine electrician skills bootcamp has announced the start dates for its 2026 editions. Organised by British...
New maritime scholarship aims to fast-track green ship design innovation
Thordon Bearings and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) have joined forces to establish a new...
Historic Hythe building to house new RYA training centre this spring
Associated Marine Training is opening a dedicated RYA shore-based school in Hythe, Southampton, this April, expanding access to accredited...
New marine welding bootcamp aims to fix the industry’s skills gap
The maritime sector has long warned that a shortage of skilled welders and fabricators could slow growth across shipbuilding,...
Cox Marine opens training space in the UK
British diesel outboard manufacturer, Cox Marine, has opened a new multi-functional training and collaboration space at its UK manufacturing...
Young women invited behind the scenes of SailGP in RYA mentoring scheme
In elite sailing events, the action on the water is only part of the story. Behind every race sits...
New boat training courses at UK’s Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
New one-day boat training courses are being launched by Associated Marine Training at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. The courses...
British Marine to launch BM Academy digital training platform
British Marine is preparing to launch the British Marine Training Academy – BM Academy – a digital learning platform...
The UK wooden boatbuilding industry – revival or ruin?
Much has been written about the widening skills gap, the erosion of traditional craftsmanship, and the struggle to attract...
UK government announces apprenticeship investment but SMEs warn rising wage costs are unsustainable
A £725 million investment to deliver more apprenticeships for young people has been announced by the UK government. The...
