Maritime university or academy
City of Glasgow College
Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, Glasgow G5 9XB, Glasgow, United Kingdom Map
On the MCA list of approved nautical colleges, which run long courses leading to a UK Certificate of Competency together with an academic qualification. Also on the MCA approved training provider lists (08.10.2026) for: Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, PSCRB, Proficiency in Medical First Aid, Proficiency in Medical Care, Designated Security Duties, ECDIS, GMDSS GOC, GMDSS ROC, HELM (Operational), HELM (Management), High Voltage (Operational), High Voltage (Management), NAEST (Operational), NAEST (Management), Basic Oil and Chemical Tanker, Basic Gas Tanker, Efficient Deck Hand, Updating Medical Care. Some short courses are also listed at City Campus, 190 Cathedral St, Glasgow G4 0RF.
Programmes and courses
- ECDIS
- GMDSS (GOC / ROC)
- High Voltage
- Leadership and Management
- Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic
- Medical Care on Board
- Medical First Aid
- Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations, Basic
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
- STCW refresher courses
- Security Awareness / Designated Security Duties
Approval
- Approved by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) - approved nautical colleges (long courses leading to a UK CoC), updated 30.01.2026. Official list , checked 04.11.2026.
- Approved by Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) - approved training providers for STCW short courses (lists updated 08.10.2026). Official list , checked 04.11.2026.
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