Higher Education - Maritime and Nautical Studies | Blackpool and The Fylde College

The School is a major international provider of Merchant Navy Deck Training. Our training facility is so unique there are only a handful of facilities like it in the whole of the UK. The environment is hugely supportive, with experienced tutors to help you to achieve your goals.

Courses available:

Incredible facilities

State-of-the-art amenities provide the perfect backdrop to our programmes of study, allowing you to perform well at every level. They include one of the world’s most modern 5-Bridge Full Mission Ship Simulators, a Fire Ground, a Seamanship Centre, a Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer and an impressive Environmental Survival Training Tank.

Excellent industry links

The School enjoys excellent relationships with several local and international shipping and maritime companies, many of which sponsor our students while they train for a career. They include: Ship Safe Training Group (SSTG); James Fisher; Clyde Marine; Anglo Eastern; Bibby International Services (IOM); Chiltern Maritime; Milford Haven Port Authority; P&O Nedlloyd; Fendercare; Nigerian Ports Authority.

Alumnus interview:

Abbas Farahmand - Masters Orals

I first came to Fleetwood Nautical Campus when I was just 16 years old. I did my cadetship and then went off to get some experience in the industry. I tried pretty much everything but offshore was my favourite area so I concentrated on that and I was made a Chief Officer at just 21 years old.

After seven years working, I returned to College to do my Chief Mates and now I’m back again to do my Masters Orals. A lot has changed since I was here first time round but it’s nice to see some of my original lecturers are still here.

I chose to study at Fleetwood as I grew up in Preston so it was a good location for me. It’s very academic – you can’t fault the tuition here and the facilities are great. At 16, I found it really instilled discipline in me. You wear uniform to class and the training approach was quite challenging – it really made you knuckle down.

I really enjoy my job. We sail across the English Channel from Dover to Calais; its really busy and there’s no time to get bored.

To find out more about Maritime and Nautical Studies at Blackpool and The Fylde College, please visit our Maritime and Nautical section