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Copyright (c) 2003 - 2008 TRP Magazines / The Yacht Report. All rights reserved. Courses By Category and Start Date:     February, 2009     March, 2009 Engineering     November, 2008     December, 2008     January, 2009     February, 2009     March, 2009 MCA - Master     December, 2008     January, 2009     February, 2009 MCA – OOW     December, 2008     January, 2009 MCA Safety Training – STCW 95     November, 2008     December, 2008     January, 2009     February, 2009 Other     January, 2009     February, 2009 RYA Courses     November, 2008     December, 2008     January, 2009     February, 2009     March, 2009 Get With IT The technology onboard a superyacht today is truly mind-boggling, including internal networks, internet communications, and complex navigation systems. The maintenance and administration of the computer systems can be a job for a single person, but what do you do if your vessel isn’t large enough to accommodate them, or they can’t be on call all the time? Tork Buckley went on one new course in Amsterdam designed to teach the basics of IT systems for that very purpose....more 21st-Century Yacht Engineer Training The shortage of engineers is a worldwide problem, and this is especially evident in the superyacht world. To resolve the issue of time needed away from the yacht to undertake training, forward-thinking training establishments are looking at e-learning to help fill a gap in the market. Gordon Winchester of Yottek leads the way....more STCW Fire Training: Burning it up in Portsmouth This month Esther Barney went back to the classroom and into the flaming inferno for her Fire Fighting and Prevention part of the STCW95. Here she tells of how she got on and gives an overview of important things to remember if you discover a fire onboard....more Yacht engineer training Talk to anyone in the industry and they will tell you about the shortage of engineers entering the superyacht industry… and they will also tell you about the fantastic career opportunities and wages to be had. Anna Symcox from UKSA tells how to bag an exciting and successful role as yacht engineer....more Back to school with the RYA The Royal Yachting Association’s world-class training programme has been around since the early 1970s. With a wealth of experience and expert knowledge, its courses and exams are held in high esteem amongst employers and captains alike. The RYA Yachtmaster® certificate is widely regarded as the pinnacle of yachting qualifications and can open many doors for crew. RYA Chief Examiner James Stevens offers the lowdown on how to swat up....more Down to basics Whether you are a complete novice or wishing to gain a more rounded base for your future yachting career, a Competent Crew or Helmsmans course could turn you from being a wannabe into a valued, safe and competent crewmember that is an asset to have on board. Mallorca Sea School and Charters takes you through the basics....more Marble Cleaning Guide For interior crew not interested in gaining professional training to hone their marble care skills, here are some basics on maintenance of this type of hard surface...more Yacht Transport Sevenstar will arrange transport of your yacht anywhere in the world onboard a secure carrier. Our group has direct access to around 100 independent carriers, offering you a virtually unlimited choice of transportation options SEVENSTAR YACHT TRANSPORT B.V. company details / www.sevenstar.nl To include your sponsored link , please contact us