Galileo Maritime Academy

These courses meet and exceed the international standards established by IMO, MNTB, MCA, and ISPS.

The only UK-certified maritime training centre, issuing British government MCA-recognised and IYT Master of Yachts certificates in the Asia Pacific https://galileomaritimeacademy.com Complete your next course at a well-equipped, fun-filled maritime training center located in the stunning surroundings of Phuket, Thailand.

***MCA Accredited***

OUR COURSES

Galileo Maritime Academy provides a wide range of safety, security and first aid courses to meet the needs of superyachts and cruise line, merchant line and oil/gas rig owners, managers and operators. Galileo also provides entry-level and advanced skills and service training for the superyacht crew. Superyacht crew courses include exterior deck crew, interior steward and stewardess, combined skills for deckhand/steward or stewardess, and culinary courses for yacht chef and experienced chefs who transition from a land career to an onboard career. In addition to established courses, Galileo works with client companies to develop training programs that meet their own specific training needs and policies, providing consultancy services and also undertaking on-board security and safety audits with reports and recommendations.

11/09/2026

If you completed your PSSR before 2026, the MCA now needs one more step from you.

Following MGN 718 (M+F): 2026 IMO Amendment to PSSR, there is a new mandatory part of the course covering the prevention of and response to violence and harassment at sea, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault.

Here is the honest version of who it affects. If your PSSR is dated on or after 1 January 2026, you are already covered. If it is dated before 1 January 2026, you need the supplementary training. The same goes for relevant holders of UK CoC and CoP, including officers and ratings.

The deadline is 31 March 2027. After that it can affect revalidation of your MCA certificates, how you demonstrate compliance during vessel inspections, and your eligibility to work at sea.

The good news: the MCA-arranged OneOcean module takes around one hour, has no final assessment, and is free for eligible UK seafarers. The full steps are in the carousel, and you keep your Verification of Training as proof.

When is your PSSR dated, before or after 2026? Tell us in the comments, then save this now so it is not a scramble when you need to revalidate or prove compliance.

03/09/2026

📅 October training dates are now open at Galileo Maritime Academy.

Whether you are starting your maritime career, renewing an existing certification, or working towards your next step, our October schedule includes a range of MCA approved training in Phuket.

Courses include:
🔹 STCW10 Basic Safety Training
🔹 Approved Engine Course Part 1 (AEC1)
🔹 Approved Engine Course Part 2 (AEC2)
🔹 Medical First Aid (MFA)
🔹 Medical Care (MC)
🔹 Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
🔹 Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (PSCRB)
🔹 Superyacht Steward/ess (Essentials, Standard, Complete Package)

Updating and refresher courses:
🔹 Updating STCW10 Basic Training
🔹 Officer Refresher (UPST + UFPFF + UAFF + UPSCRB)
🔹 Updating Medical Care (UMC)

All course dates are fixed, so planning ahead matters, particularly if you are working between contracts or have a certificate renewal coming up.

Swipe through the October schedule and find the course that matches your current career stage.

Starting your career, renewing your certification, or upgrading your skills? Tell us which one applies to you in the comments, or message us for guidance on what to take next.

Full course details and enrolment via the link in bio.

[email protected]
+66 91 034 9081

03/09/2026

You can finish your deck training and still hit a ceiling. Medical Care is one of the requirements that decides who moves into senior rank.

Medical Care (MC) is the advanced STCW level for crew designated to take full medical responsibility on board. It is required for masters, chief mates and officers, and on many vessels at least one senior officer must hold a valid MC at all times.

MFA is normally the step before, so MC builds on it and goes deeper into diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing patient care. It is recognised across the maritime industry, from flag states to operators and insurers.

Ready to add Medical Care to your ticket before your next contract? Comment MC and we’ll send you a full info.

Upcoming intake:
5-9 October 2026,
16-20 November 2026

Any questions are welcome.

📩 [email protected]
📞 +66 91 034 9081

02/09/2026

Galileo Maritime Academy is looking for an experienced Senior Cook to join our team at Yacht Haven Marina, Mai Khao.

This is a permanent, long-term position for someone who can independently manage a small kitchen and is confident in preparing both Thai and international dishes.

Salary is negotiable based on experience, with the position available to start as soon as possible.

If you are interested—or know someone suitable—please send a CV to [email protected]

19/08/2026

Deck or interior? It is the question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is that there is no wrong door.

Deck is outdoor, hands-on work: tenders, watersports, lines and fenders, keeping the yacht looking its best.

Interior is hospitality and detail: service, cabins, anticipating what guests need before they ask.

Different days, same standard. Long hours, a close crew, and one shared starting point. Both paths begin with STCW10 Basic Safety Training before either opens.

Here are the next STCW10 intakes:
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026
21 - 25 September 2026
12 - 16 October 2026

Deck or interior, which one sounds more like you? Tell us in the comments.

Still not sure? Message us, and we will help you map it to your goals.

📩 [email protected]
📞 +66 91 034 9081

17/08/2026

A captain reading your CV isn't only counting your sea time.

They're also working out what you'll be like to live and work with for months in a small space, when the days get long.

That's where these five come in.

1. The right attitude on board.
2. Reliability.
3. A hands-on mindset.
4. A service mindset.
5. Calm under pressure.

The good news is most of them have nothing to do with years at sea. They grow from who you already are and how you treat the people around you.

Just one thing worth saying plainly. These skills can help you stand out, but certification is what lets you step on board.

14/08/2026

It is your STCW. That is the first thing most yacht jobs look for, before anything else.

It has nothing to do with who you know, where you are from or how old you are. It is one course, five days, covering the basics that keep you safe at sea: survival, fire, first aid, personal safety and security awareness.

Once you have it, you can start applying.

It is the simplest first step into a career at sea, and the easiest one to keep putting off.

If this has been on your mind for a while, what is the one thing that keeps you from booking, time, cost or something else?

12/08/2026

Choosing your first deckhand course can feel like a bigger decision than it really is.

You are not choosing between three price tags. You are choosing how ready you want to be on the day you start your job.

That is what these three packages are about.

Essentials is the quick, clean route onto deck. STCW and your IYT Deck Crew certificate, the basics that let you start applying for smaller yachts.

Standard is for when you want your CV to say a little more. AEC1 and VHF, the kind of practical skills a captain notices when two green CVs land on the same desk.

Complete is for getting it all done in one go. Jet ski, security duties and CV coaching on top, so nothing is left half finished before you apply.

The good news is there is no wrong pick here. There is only the one that fits where you are right now.

So, which one sounds most like you right now? Not sure, send us a message.

📩[email protected]
📞 +66 91 034 9081

10/08/2026

It is not only about how much you earn at sea. It is about how much you actually get to keep.

When you live on board, a lot of your everyday costs simply disappear. On most yachts your accommodation and meals are covered while you are working, so rent and food bills stop taking their usual bite out of your income. That alone can change how much of your salary you save.

There are other factors that work in your favour too. On charter yachts, tips can add up over a busy season, though they are never guaranteed. Depending on your nationality and tax status, you may qualify for favourable tax treatment, such as the UK's Seafarers' Earnings Deduction if you meet the conditions. Many yachts also run rotational contracts, so you keep earning while you are off the boat and back home to rest or travel.

None of this is automatic, and how much you earn always depends on your role, your qualifications and your experience.

Are you ready to book a course with us?

📩[email protected]

📞 +66 91 034 9081

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