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Christmas on Cruise Ships

18/12/2024: Mike Clift
FeaturesUpdate

What better way could there possibly be to enjoy the season of goodwill than at sea on a luxury cruise ship? [...]

What better way could there possibly be to enjoy the season of goodwill than at sea on a luxury cruise ship? [...]


Instructors, Australia and Bats

15/11/2019: Mike Clift
FeaturesUpdate

When Chris is not jetting off to Australia, he is a Fully Qualified First Aid Training Instructor. Recently, he got the chance to meet an amazing Spectacled Flying-Fox Bat. [...]

When Chris is not jetting off to Australia, he is a Fully Qualified First Aid Training Instructor. Recently, he got the chance to meet an amazing Spectacled Flying-Fox Bat. [...]


The Sailhaven Project - A Sailboat for Local Kids

30/04/2019: Steve Brand
FeaturesUpdate

The Sailhaven Project is restoring an old wooden yacht and we are training local children from Newhaven to help sail her. [...]

The Sailhaven Project is restoring an old wooden yacht and we are training local children from Newhaven to help sail her. [...]


Maritime Training For All

29/03/2019: Steve Brand
FeaturesUpdate

Seahaven Maritime Academy is an equal opportunities organisation. We pride ourselves that our students come from all manner of backgrounds and thrive in our maritime training environment. [...]

Seahaven Maritime Academy is an equal opportunities organisation. We pride ourselves that our students come from all manner of backgrounds and thrive in our maritime training environment. [...]


All About STCW - Why It Matters

13/02/2019: Steve Brand
CoursesFeatures

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. It is a global standard of training and it's important to you if you wish to work in the Maritime Industry. [...]

STCW stands for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. It is a global standard of training and it's important to you if you wish to work in the Maritime Industry. [...]


MCS Team Status Row - Home and Dry

11/02/2019: Mike Clift
News

An all female team have completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to raise the profile of ocean plastic pollution. Their intention was to complete the event and raise funds for the Marine Conservation Society. [...]

An all female team have completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to raise the profile of ocean plastic pollution. Their intention was to complete the event and raise funds for the Marine Conservation Society. [...]


RYA OnBoard Youth Programme

05/02/2019: Steve Brand
News

RYA OnBoard was relaunched with a new focus on the broader learning benefits of sailing and windsurfing. It is open to anyone aged 8-18. [...]

RYA OnBoard was relaunched with a new focus on the broader learning benefits of sailing and windsurfing. It is open to anyone aged 8-18. [...]


Seahaven Maritime Academy - A Trusted Industry Authority

23/11/2018: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

We pride ourselves in being a recognised and trusted authority within the maritime industry. From time to time we are consulted by all manner of agencies, including the BBC. [...]

We pride ourselves in being a recognised and trusted authority within the maritime industry. From time to time we are consulted by all manner of agencies, including the BBC. [...]


Blind Veteran Conquers Pacific – Seahaven Maritime Academy on BBC

29/08/2018: Steve Brand
NewsUpdate

They did it! Blind ex-Marine Steve Sparkes and his rowing partner, Mick Dawson, have finally made landfall in Hawaii, 82 days after they first set off from Monterey in California. [...]

They did it! Blind ex-Marine Steve Sparkes and his rowing partner, Mick Dawson, have finally made landfall in Hawaii, 82 days after they first set off from Monterey in California. [...]


Hurricane Blocks Path to Victory – Seahaven Maritime Academy on ITV

23/08/2018: Mike Clift
NewsUpdate

Last we heard, blind ex-Marine Steve Sparkes and his rowing partner, Mick Dawson, had their para anchor deployed, waiting out Hurricane Lane before they can continue the last leg of their journey. [...]

Last we heard, blind ex-Marine Steve Sparkes and his rowing partner, Mick Dawson, had their para anchor deployed, waiting out Hurricane Lane before they can continue the last leg of their journey. [...]