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Galileo Maritime Academy

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Galileo Maritime Academy is a dedicated training facility for those looking to get a start in the superyacht world and maritime industry. We also provide updating and advanced training to professional seafarers already engaged in the merchant shipping, offshore sector, cruise line and superyacht industries. We are accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency of the UK Department for Transport (MCA) and approved to issue MCA Certificates of Proficiency to seafarers.

Galileo Maritime Academy has been training superyacht crew and other professional seafarers since 2014.

Our purpose built campus lays within the 200 acres of Yacht Haven Marina in Phuket, Thailand; the largest superyacht marina in S.E. Asia. These facilities include our MNTB and IMO compliant Fire Training School, a 3 metre deep Survival Pool, the School of Marine Engineering, Medical Centre, Deckhand training facilities and Interior Skills School. Afloat our training training fleet includes a 14m twin screw motor yacht, 15m 250hp Fast Rescue Boat RIB, Jetskis, tenders, and a Survival Craft and Rescue Boats facility.

We provide 20 MCA courses covering Basic & Advanced STCW 2010, the STCW Basic & Advanced updating courses and advanced courses such as Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical Care, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, Fast Rescue Boats, Approved Engine Course, Efficient Deckhand Course. In addition we provide a full range of courses designed specifically for superyacht career entry - Deck, Interior, Engine.

The main campus consists of a modern student residence which houses 12 twin en-suite rooms set beside the 3 metre deep survival pool. As well as accommodation the residence also houses state-of-the-art training rooms, meeting rooms, a recreation room and hospitality training facilties. As the residence is strategically placed in the middle of the campus it means that all other training facilities and the marina jetties are just a few minutes walk away.

All our Superyacht career entry programs now include accomodation and all meals with the ‘GALILEO RESIDENCE PACKAGE’. A unique crew environment in our comfortable on-campus accommodation. You will live, study, dine, and socialise with your course mates for the duration of your course – just like yacht life!

Or see our website for an unbeatable offer of a Double Deluxe Room or Pool Villa in our favourite 5 Star Beach Hotel - exclusive to our students.

'Why not combine your next maritime course with a holiday in Phuket, Thailand"

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Galileo Maritime Academy have their training center located in Phuket, Thailand.

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Customer Reviews

Galileo Maritime Academy reviews as published on Google:

Patrick Rowland

Average rating: a month ago

I would not recommend this school to anyone, their service is bad, poor management, lack of willingness to work, the lady at the front desk is rude and was not helpful at all. I am still waiting for an email from them. I was trying to get some courses done while I am in the marina but they were able to make it impossible. I am glad I did not give them my money for the course.
Peter Jacops

Average rating: a month ago

Disabled Sailing Thailand Phuket Chapter would like to express our gratitude for the rescue course offered by Galileo Maritime Academy. The course was extremely well organized in all its aspects. Tom our instructor for the day, and his assistants, have demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication combined with friendliness. All participants unanimously declared it a very educational day and joined me with gratitude.
Aleksa Koljancic

Average rating: 7 months ago

I did the STCW and Deckhand course at Galileo. The staff was super friendly and competent and the facility was great. Shemaine and Tom were great host's. They do their best to make you feel comfortable. I can really recommend this school.
Stu Moon

Average rating: 6 months ago

Great place for STCW training on the far East which is MCA approved, great staff and great communication before and during the training, high level of training, highly recommended
Suchart Upanant

Average rating: a month ago

World class institute for superyacht academy.
Lee Hafford

Average rating: June 19, 2021

I just spent 4 days at Galileo Academy, i was there to renew 5 STW2010 certificates.
The academy is set in a beautiful location in the Yacht haven and they have some very nice accommodation for candidates taking courses.
Everything is well run there and the instructors were very professional, a big thanks to Thomas and Shemaine as they went out of there way to accommodate my needs and time for the courses.
I highly recommend this academy for any courses you need, and there prices are very competitive compared to other training facility's in Thailand.
Arporn Gruadnok

Average rating: April 2, 2021

Greatly Facilities, friendly peoples, great foods on accommodations, good foods on 410 sailboat Catamarans, very helpful Skipper, Gunner
kailash thapa

Average rating: March 18, 2020

Great tutor, helping staff and excellent facilities. I would comeback for any other training in future.
Helcio Melo

Average rating: March 16, 2020

Surely I recommend. Galileo Academy is beyond expectations. High quality facilities, well prepared and friendly professionals combined with the nice atmosphere, makes it a perfect environment for training. Keep it up! Thanks!
Rory Lalor

Average rating: March 12, 2020

Recently did my stcw refresher here. First time I did this was at a different school in Phuket in 2015. I noticed a much higher standard of training this time around. Tom the Filipino trainer is a good teacher. Certification (for stcw) is legit and they are listed in the MCA list if you check.
No double pricing for Thais/foreigners that I could see. Something that is a real turn off.
Facilities are great. Basically new. Plus they have made a replica multi level boat fire scenario from shipping containers.
Negatives are hard to find. If I was to be overly critical I might suggest a better provided meal for the price you pay.
Anyway, a legitimate training facility in lovely surroundings.
David Fleming

Average rating: February 22, 2020

Very professionally delivered training, great trainers and very good facilities.
Hamish Brewer

Average rating: February 11, 2020

Knowledgeable and friendly team in nice facilities. A good experience.
James Foster

Average rating: January 23, 2020

Top quality maritime academy located on Phuket. They offer a variety of courses which are well organised and catered for. There is the option to stay at their on-campus accommodation (clean, convenient fully catered) or to find your own accommodation nearby.

The instructors and staff are accommodating and friendly and the facilities are top-notch: rescue boats, motorboat, (on land) galley, a warehouse with a number of engines (for dismantling and rebuilding), a recreation room, living quarters, fire rooms (with fairly new fire fighting equipment for firefighting practice), pool and much more.

The food provided is delicious. However, there are also some nice restaurants within walking distance.

The location is ideal: not far from the airport, on the marina and surrounded by beauty!

All in all, everything is to a high standard and provided for. The rest of your experience is what you (and your teammates) make of it.
Davina Pickering

Average rating: December 20, 2019

Impressive professional set up with friendly team members. Beautiful location
Baharudin Bahari

Average rating: December 7, 2019

Very good maritime academy
Dany Longbow

Average rating: November 29, 2019

2 days off shore...competent teachers...friendly crew on well maintained and equipped powerboats...ship ahoy
Torsten Lechler

Average rating: November 18, 2019

Nice training centre north of Phuket, qualified and friendly staff running you through the training
Michael Johnston

Average rating: November 8, 2019

I recently attended GMA to do some refresher courses for my British Master Class1 CoC. The courses were excellent. The staff were very professional and the courses succinct and to the point.
The facilities for the courses were excellent as was the accommodation and meals. The location was not too bad either.
I will definitely be returning, and would recommend GMA to anyone looking to update their CoC's or further their continuous professional development (CPD).
Thank you to everyone at GMA.
Francesco Gigliotti

Average rating: November 7, 2019

Everything was exactly as expected .... Tom and Shameine are two professionals (they have been on board for a long time and "they know of what they are talking about" - you know what I mean -) The crew helping them are very nice people capable of making you feel at home .... the Owner, Anthony, will introduce you to the secret of the vessels design , tell you story of the origin of the terminology commonly used nowadays and help you out promoting yourself optimizing your CV for the position you aspire to fullfil in this industry ..... Everything for me was worth every single € I've spent and the reason why I say this it's because I'm commenting this post sit in my first yacht "Mess" area ..... Ready for my first trip as a crew member after only few weeks from the end of my courses..... And check my age because I'm not a spring chicken anymore ..... Thank you GALILEO with all my heart
Christopher Tyson

Average rating: November 7, 2019

An excellent STCW 2010 course run by very experienced and competent personnel. The classes were conducted in a fun but serious manner, with the primary Trainers displaying an approachable but professional attitude. This, along with the STCW having MCA accreditation, I highly recommend studying at GMA. You won't be disappointed.

Be prepared for a difficult fire fighting practical with full kit including BA set. There's no garden hose here!

Special thanks to Tom, Shermaine, the Thai assistant trainers, and staff at the Academy.
Bonus Vita

Average rating: March 6, 2019

Waste of money. There's no help at all to find a job after training and to be honest it a pretty basic training. You don't really learn that much. I don't recommend it.
Martin Graaskov

Average rating: January 13, 2019

If you live in SE Asia and need MCA approved STCW courses then this is the place to come. I completed STCW basic and advanced refresher courses here in December 2018. Facilities and staff all very good. Much cheaper than going back to the UK and I brought my family along and had a very nice break in Phuket too!
Marcé Theron

Average rating: November 3, 2018
Kan Nutakul

Average rating: September 23, 2018
Nelis Bakker

Average rating: April 11, 2018

It's not real position of the Academy, hoop they remove it because taxi bring you there and before you are at the actual place you've been driving around for an hour. Real time 10 min from airport in the Yacht Haven.
Filippo Macciò

Average rating: January 9, 2018
Alejandro Tracyraeder

Average rating: October 18, 2017

I studied STCW course at Galileo and was extremely impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the staff and instructors. Highly recommended!