Emsworth School of Navigation

Emsworth School of Navigation is an MCA and RYA accredited training centre offering a range of shorebased courses for people who wish to develop a career in the marine industry.

Our highly professional instructors have a wealth of experience in their field and pride themselves in providing training in an approachable and friendly manner to ensure that all students get the tuition they need to achieve their aims.

We are based in Emsworth, Hampshire and have very good transport links by road, train and air.  Southampton and Gatwick Airports are only just over an hour away from Emsworth.

MCA Engineering Courses

MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1) - this 5 day course is seen as the first rung on the engineering ladder for those with no formal marine engineering experience and is an ideal introduction for those who wish to improve and enhance their employment prospects in the various aspects of the marine industry.  It is a very hands on practical course where students work on a variety of marine engines.

MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) - The MCA have recently introduced a new course, MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) as part of the small vessel engineer training programme. This new scheme is designed so that engineering qualifications will be transferrable between different industry sectors (yachts, workboats, tugs, fishing vessels etc) and will no longer have offshore limits.

RYA Courses

We also offer RYA training including RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory for those who are progressiong towards the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Qualification as well as the one day RYA VHF SRC Radio Course, RYA Radar and RYA 1st Aid Course.

STCW Training Centers

Emsworth School of Navigation have their training center located in Emsworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Terms and Conditions

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