NSTC Lion NTC

08/09/2025

Moving a casualty through water can be incredibly difficult, especially when you may not be able to see what your walking on. Mud, rocks, debris… responders need to ensure they can move safely.

Thankfully, wading poles can be used to slowly feel for submerged obstacles, or unseen hazards. Ensuring the task can be completed without issue.

07/09/2025

This weekend NSTC Lion supported to provide training to their search technicians.

Operating around water is a significant challenge with some fairly high risks. Couple that with a casualty who is likely going to be utterly terrified. Technicians need the skills and competency, to inspire confidence and save life.

Training, under experienced supervision is key to the development of skills and in turn, competency.

Looking forward to seeing the team again soon…

22/04/2025

Good evening,

We have had a number of enquiries about the fire at in . We can confirm that the ongoing fire incident, currently being masterfully managed by is a neighbouring site, and there is no risk to the National Seamanship Training Centre at this time.

We have personnel on site and will continue to have, until the incident has reached its conclusion.

Thank you,

Commanding Officer, The National Seamanship Training Centre, NSTC Lion

21/04/2025

Great to check out earlier on this weekend, she always looks stunning dockside…

Im sure the young people aboard her namesake TS Prince of Wales NTC, in would love to come and see her up close !!

09/08/2023

01/04/2023

Today we received confirmation of funding for a new mini submersible to join our fleet of vessels

Allowing us to take young people underwater, we will use this to observe local wildlife, and recover lost items from the floor

Thanks to for the

09/02/2023

At this time of year, it’s so important to make sure you stay safe on the shoreline.

The team came to the aid of some locals when they recently took an unexpected dip. After misjudging their footing.

As you can see on these thermal images the temperatures are still pretty cold, and cold water shock can be deadly.

Dress for the occasion, focus on what your doing, enjoy the environment and be safe !!

08/09/2022

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has died peacefully at Balmoral. The officers, staff and cadets of the Nautical Training Corps, pause for reflection on an illustrious reign, and send our profound condolences to the Royal Family.

God save the King.

25/07/2022

If you’re going to take your paddleboard to sea please follow our safety advice below. HM Coastguard has dealt with a number of paddleboarding incidents around the coast over the weekend.

Two paddleboarders were rescued by lifeboat off Dunster Beach, Somerset earlier this afternoon after they were blown out from shore on their paddleboards, then jumped in the water and attempted to swim back. Several people called 999 from the beach, requesting help from the Coastguard. The Minehead RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch and the two women were recovered from the sea.

Other than ingesting some water, we’re glad to say that both women are safe and well. If you are going out to sea on a paddleboard, check the weather and tides online before you leave and avoid offshore winds and choppy seas. Always wear the right leash for your activity and invest in a buoyancy aid – there are plenty on the market aimed specifically at paddleboarders. Make sure that you take your mobile phone with you in a waterproof pouch and if you are at the coast and get into difficulty call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Label your gear so that if you lose it and it’s found we can call you to make sure that you are ok. Do not abandon your paddleboard or your paddle – they will act as your liferaft until help arrives.