Western Maritime Training

07/05/2026

⚓ CLASS 3 DECK OFFICER – FISHING (MATE’S TICKET)

Ready to take the next step in your fishing career?

Gain your Class 3 Deck Officer – Fishing Certificate of Competency (CoC) — the recognised Mate’s Ticket for vessels 24m–30m, qualifying you to act as a watchkeeper on large fishing vessels.

✅ 5 Week Course
📅 20th July – 21st August 2026

Entry Requirements:
• Minimum 19 years old
• 18 months sea time on a fishing vessel
• No written exams

Additional Requirement:
• Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Radio Course) – 3 days

💷 Funding may be available through Seafish (must be arranged before attending)

📞 Call: 01752 770589
📱 WhatsApp: 07518 308668
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/class-3-deck-officer-fishing-coc/

Western Maritime Training – Helping fishermen progress their careers at sea.

01/05/2026

🎣 Seafish Basic Health and Safety Course – designed for new entrants who want to operate safely and confidently at sea.
The Seafish Basic Health and Safety course aims to provide new entrants to the commercial fishing industry with the knowledge and skills required to work safely onboard a commercial fishing vessel. The course includes an understanding of the language used in the industry, individual roles and responsibilities, the dangers of the job and which skills are required to operate safely on board.
📅 Date: Monday 11th May
⏰ Time: 09:30
💰 Cost: £130
🔗 Book online:
https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/health-safety/
📞 Call: 01752 770589
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Spaces are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.

Basic Health and Safety: Mandatory for all new entrants to the commercial fishing industy, this course is endorsed by Seafish.

11/02/2026

🚢 Class 2 Deck Officer Course – Fishing CoC

Good News -
💰 Funding is available via the Slater Fund (Marine Society)
Including accommodation in Plymouth for the duration of the course (if required).

📩 Enquire
either Hazel - [email protected] or
Shaun– [email protected]

🔗 https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/class-2-deck-officer-fishing-coc/

15/01/2026

🚢 MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1)
🕒 35 Hours
📅 23 March 2026
📍 Western Maritime Training – Plymouth

This is the entry-level qualification for the MCA ‘Engineering Officer (Yacht)’ syllabus. It is also a prerequisite for certain areas of both the Fishing and the Workboat sectors.

💷 Cost: £850

👉 Book online:
https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/approved-engine-course-1-aec-1/

📞 Call Shaun: 01752 770589
📧 Email: [email protected]

12/11/2025

New Fishing Deckhand Course – Fully Funded
🚀 Start Your Career at Sea – Become a Qualified Fishing Deckhand!
Fully Funded Training – no fees to pay!

Part 1: 5th–9th January 2026
Then spend a month at sea gaining real experience
Part 2: 23rd–27th February 2026

If you’ve ever thought about working on the water, this is your chance.
Learn vital safety, seamanship, and fishing skills with expert instructors – and get a foot in the door of a rewarding career.

⚓ Skippers & Boat Owners
Get Your Brand New Crew Trained – Fully Funded Deckhand Course

📩 Interested?
Email Shaun for an application form: [email protected]

OR follow the link below to find out more AND apply 👇

Deckhand Course: Join our grant-funded Deckhand Course for new fishing entrants & gain the skills & qualifications you need for a career at sea!

06/10/2025

CLASS 3 - Deck Officer - Fishing - UPDATE
The Class 3 - Deck Officer Fishing - CoC course, NOW starts on 27th October 2025 and last five weeks until 28th November 2025 and includes a radar course..
The dates for the course have changed to allow students to organise funding.
Course costs £5400
£1000 Funding is available through Seafish to put towards the course fee (for eligible fishermen) You must apply and be approved for this before the course starts.

This CoC allows you to act as Mate, as required on fishing vessels Over 24m and Under 30m and is also useful if you act as a watchkeeper on fishing vessels over 16.5m.

If you are interested and would like more details, please contact Hazel either via the website or email [email protected] or call on 01752 770589.

29/09/2025

Our Last GMDSS GOC course of the year commences 10/11/2025. You can book this course online - https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/gmdss-goc-general-operators-certificate/ or by contacting us
e: [email protected]

23/09/2025

We’re pleased to confirm that the MMO has approved funding for experienced fishermen’s training up until 31st March 2026.
This means you can now apply for up to £1,000 per person (across refresher training and career development courses). Funding is provided by Seafish and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding must be approved before attending any course.
✅ Book and pay for your course with us
✅ Apply for up to £1,000 towards your course fees
Don’t miss out – the project ends 31st March 2026.
👉 Apply here:

11/08/2025

Our next GMDSS GOC course begins on 1st September 2025. You can book this here - https://westernmaritimetraining.co.uk/course-calendar/gmdss-goc-general-operators-certificate-35/ -tickets or by emailing Shaun [email protected]

29/07/2025

CLASS 3 - Deck Officer - Fishing - New course

Western Maritime Training are pleased to announce a specialist course for commercial fishermen in October.

The Class 3 - Deck Officer Fishing - CoC course, starts on 6th October 2025 and last four weeks until 31st October 2025.

This CoC allows you to act as Mate, as required on fishing vessels Over 24m and Under 30m and is also useful if you act as a watchkeeper on fishing vessels over 16.5m.

If you are interested and would like more details, please contact us via the website or email [email protected] or call on 01752770589.