Top 4 Online Maritime Courses Providers

The maritime industry is one domain wherein professionals have to keep themselves upgraded with the latest technologies and regulations at regular intervals of time. Maritime courses are extremely necessary for both seagoing and onshore professionals to keep themselves in sync with the ever-changing marine industry.

With such continuous requirements for marine training, many companies/organizations/institutes are providing online courses in shipping to ensure that the necessary maritime certification and training can be achieved without much hassle.

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In this article, we have listed some of the best maritime online training/courses providers offering a wide range of marine distant learning education courses for seafarers.

1.   Informa Global Events – Lloyd’s Maritime Academy

Supposed to be known as the pioneer in the field of providing maritime education and courses online, the Informa Group’s Lloyd’s Maritime Academy offers a wide range of maritime courses to a global audience.

MBA is shipping and Logistics is the most famous course of this organization and is also the finest online MBA course in shipping available.

If you are looking for an online marine course, Lloyd’s maritime academy should be the first place to check.

2.   Videotel

Videotel offers a variety of online maritime training courses which are filled with video, graphic sequences, full audio narration and interactive texts and advertising.

Videotel has been providing maritime training products to the industry since 1973 and offers one of the finest online training solutions to the maritime industry.

3.   Lloyd’s Register

In the maritime industry, the name Lloyd’s Register speaks for itself. Everyone in the industry knows about the value and contribution of the organization towards both seafarers and the maritime industry.

Lloyd’s Register provides top quality online maritime training courses, which are up to date with the latest developments in the fast-moving maritime sector. All courses provided by the organization are featured with real-life scenarios to offer a better understanding to course takers. Needless to say, Lloyd’s Register is one of the best maritime online training providers.

4.   Coracle Online

Coracle Online is a famous name in the shipping industry when it comes to online maritime courses in professional development.

Coracle online has tailor-made courses for almost every aspect of commercial shipping, and it also provides podcast and iPhone applications.

Coracle Online offers a wide range of maritime courses covering almost every aspect of commercial shipping.

More worth mentioning

Maritime Education – Maritime Security Online Course – Provides ISPS Code and MTSA 2002 Complaint Online Maritime Security course

Mariner’s Learning System – Provides Captain’s License Online Courses for United States Maritime Professionals

eGMDSS – Free GMDSS Online Course

Carlisle Maritime Group – Provides STCW ship management and emergency response online course

 SUNY Maritime – A well known maritime academy providing online maritime courses

Maritime Institute – Provides online courses approved by the United States Coast Guard and National Maritime Centre in lieu of taking the exams at the USCG Regional Exam Centre.

Sea Sources – Offers navigation courses and online study guides for maritime professionals

Do you know any other online maritime courses provider that should be listed here? Let us know in the comments.

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Raunek Kantharia is a marine engineer turned maritime writer and entrepreneur. After a brief stint at the sea, he founded Marine Insight in 2010. Apart from managing Marine Insight, he also writes for a number of maritime magazines and websites.

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24 Comments

  1. I ‎​​am a seafarer from Nigeria who desires to further my status through online courses, but its like most of your listed academies do not admit overseas students. If otherwise, please do me‎​ a favour by send me‎​ the names to enable me‎​ pursue my desire.
    Regards.
    Boyle, N. Victor.

  2. I am a Senior High School Leaver, 19 years old, a Ghanaian and dreams of becoming a Marine Engineer in the near future. Any help will be much appreciated. Thank you.
    Yours sincerely,
    Godwin Freeman
    email: solar3@gmail.com

  3. I’m a 26 year old women with dreams of becoming an officer.But there is very little info on women working in these kinds of jobs. If any one has any information or want to speak with me regarding a few topics I would appreciate.

    Battle.Cassandra@.gmail.com

  4. I did a diploma 2 years in nautical science in Nigeria and my certificate has been withheld for some years now, i have about 30 months sea experience as a deck cadet. I am aspire to become an officer. I will appreciate your advice thank you.

  5. Have you ever needed a handy reference for small boat work? Visit Maritime Training Online at

    The site hosts the online learning resources used for Coxswain, Marine engine driving and Master less than 24m at the Australian Maritime College. There is also marine radio (VHF), recreational boat licencing and fish trawl net repair.

  6. I want to upgrade my career in Marine Engineering, and also believe that Marine In Sight is the best platform to learn about (2 Stroke Engine & Auxiliaries. I am happy coming in contact with this website, I promised to buy some of your books.
    Thanks

  7. Missing from the list is MLA College, the Educational arm of IMarEST. In partnership with Plymouth University, MLA College offers to seafarers Higher Education distance learning programmes in Sustainable Maritime Operations.

    It is a full Plymouth University approved degree qualification in Sustainable Maritime Operations. It is available to study at undergraduate Bachelors (BSc) or post-graduate Masters (MSc) levels. It is delivered by fully tutor supported technology-enhanced distance learning. This course can fit flexibly around work and life commitments.

    In 2016, MLA College scooped the Learning Technologies Gold Award for “Best Online Distance Learning Programme” for the submission “Delivering degrees to seafarers without internet”, and it was just announced that MLA College have been awarded the “Best Distance Learning Maritime Course Provider – UK & Innovation Award for Curriculum Development – UK” by CV Magazine’s 2017 Business Innovator Awards.

  8. ECM training services is providing Marine Engineering programs and Ship Superintendent General, Technical and Marine programs. All program are self paced and online anywhere with high speed internet.

    After successful completion of the program requirements including all tests and quizzes, ECMTS will award the student a Program Completion Certificate. We also provide on going support with our technical team and Subject Matter Experts who is assigned to each program. In Addition every student is also assigned a Training Coordinator who will monitor the performance and progress of every student and provide feedback as needed.

  9. HI – I am specifically interested in Ship Sale & Purchase / Shipping Finance related work and looking to certify myself first academically as a way of preparation for mid career change form an commodity trade background.
    While ICS / Lloyds / BIMCO and the liek are available, can you guide me to an accredited and credible online training / distance education maritime institute offering above courses to check the course offerings and costs.
    Thank you for your early attention and response.

  10. HI

    CHECK ALSO SQLEARN FOR E-LEARNING COURSES DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO ASSIST SEAFARERS AND MARITIME COMPANY EMPLOYEES.

  11. HI

    I WANT TO TAKE COURE THAT WILL GIVE ME IDEA FROM BASICS TO MASTERS I AM INTERESTED IN FOLLOWING SUBJECTS;

    SHIPPING FREIGHT FORWARDING
    CUSTOMES CLEARANCE
    BULK BREAK SHIPS
    ENGAGING VESSEL AND SEARCHING VESSEL WORLD WIDE HOW TO DO IT
    RULES AND REGULATIONS OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS ESPECIALLY FOR INDIA
    TRANSIT OPERATIONS/LOADING/LOADING FORMALITIES/ MDDALITIES/ VARIOUS TYPES OF FINANCIAL ISSUES VIZ PAY MENT TERMS ETC
    HIGH SEAS SALES DOCUMENTATIONS/PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKE N BY IMPORTER AS WELL AS BUYER IN OTHER COURTRY, WHAT FORMALITIES TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING INTO IMPORTATION COUNTRYS TERRITORIAL BORDERS

  12. what about galileo maritime academy
    MCA accredited academy with state of the art facilities…..the best ive ever seen infact

  13. SafeLearn by Safebridge. The SafeLearn platform hosts a wide range of accredited courses specifically designed to address the needs of the maritime industry. Visit their website for more information

  14. Ahoy there,
    I have a friend who is in the middle of the AB-to-Mate pipeline, and is struggling; currently with T-Nav. I remember years ago when I was in his shoes, that there was an ‘online program’, that everyone raved about though I didn’t take it. It may have only been for celestial? I’m not sure. But I looked at it and it was very well organized, with all the work clearly laid out – to the answer. Might you remember it or recommend such a program?
    Thank you,
    Bern Smith
    2nd Mate Oceans

  15. marinEd offers courses for officers and engineers who are planning to get a shore job in the maritime industry. They are a German company but their courses are e-learning and in English.

  16. I want to attend online course for deck officer class III UK basis maritime institute (Any). i have an experience as a able bodied seaman 10 years

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