Maritime university or academy
University of the Highlands and Islands Shetland
Port Arthur, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0UN, Scalloway, 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: Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Proficiency in Medical First Aid, Designated Security Duties, ECDIS, GMDSS GOC, GMDSS ROC, HELM (Operational), NAEST (Operational), NAEST (Management), Efficient Deck Hand, Approved Engine Course 1. Short courses are also listed at the Lerwick campus and Train Shetland building, Gremista Road, Lerwick ZE1 0PX.
Programmes and courses
- ECDIS
- GMDSS (GOC / ROC)
- Leadership and Management
- Medical First Aid
- 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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