Chieftain Training
Based in Southampton we offer a range of STCW and RYA courses for super-yachts workboats, the wind farm industry and cruise industry.
STCW Training Centres
Chieftain Training have their training centre located in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Customer Reviews
Chieftain Training reviews as published on Google:
Jeremy Sharp
I did the RYA Marine diesel engine course with Chieftain Training. Our trainer John knew his stuff, delivering the course in an engaging way with some great practical exercises that really hammered home the content.
Burcin ERGUNT
It was an incredible experience from start to finish. The weekend was well-organized and packed with valuable learning, especially the pool sessions and case studies, which were both intense and practical. The pool sessions in particular gave us hands-on confidence in real-life survival techniques, and the case studies offered insights that made everything feel much more applicable to actual scenarios.
Our instructor were knowledgeable and kept everything engaging. We walked away with new skills and a much stronger sense of preparedness for offshore sailing. We’ll definitely be back for a refresher course in the future.
Highly recommended to anyone serious about offshore preparedness!Jeff
Doug and the team at Cheifton Training put me through a RYA Powerboat level 2 course, he was quick to respond to my query, worked around my tight schedule and gave me 1 on 1 training and assessment. Thoroughly recommend catching up with Doug and the team to get you on the water!
Wah Fuk FUNG (逐風者 Terry Fung)
Chieftain training provided an excellent learning experience. The instructor demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter, delivering well-prepared and informative sessions. Their ability to effectively demonstrate material ensured clarity and enhanced learning. Overall, Chieftain training surpassed expectations with their knowledgeable instructor and well-organized content delivery.
Martin Turner
I want to thank Doug Innes at Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses for doing our boys RYA PB L1 and L2.
They have really enjoyed the last couple of days with Pete, well recommended.Ashley Clough
Another fantastic course from Chieftain Training. Instructor new his stuff. Left the course feeling happy and way more confident in my own abilities.
A++.Marquis
Very good tender operator course at Chieftain Training - RYA & STCW Courses with the use of digital navigation and pilotage. We had a lovely instructor and very good facilities. Highly recommend and look at the scenery!
Used ( insert generic E navigational tools ) for nav to head up a narrow entrance to where blade runner livesAlistair Walters
Great hands on course. You can’t beat actually going through each knot or splice with very helpful in person guidance.
Matt Towgood
GMDSS ROC
It wasn’t death by PowerPoint! Knowledgable and industry based staff. Fully equipped classroom. Heads and limited parking. Bottomless tea and coffee and a set of well presented easy to follow courses notes with plenty of practice tests
Definitely be using again. Many thanksKevin Jones
After raising concerns with company owner dealt with matter very effectively.
Training content and instruction very satisfactoryCarey Huscroft
I took the RYA Radar course with Chieftain Training in March 2024. It was an excellent hands-on course. The instructor, Doug, is very knowledgeable and patient teacher. On the day I took the course there were only three students, which was very nice. The course pulled together using radar as part of navigation, which was exactly what I was hoping.
I also got a tour of their engineering room where they keep a number of diesel and outboard engines, and where they teach their engine classes. There was a diesel engine course going on when I visited. It was impressive. I'm planning to go back to Chieftain for their two-day diesel course.
All in all a great experience. I recommend Chieftain Training.Alan R
Completed my IMO train the trainer with these guys, Doug the instructor was awesome and really knows his stuff, would definitely recommend
Daniel Oluwafemi
Alexander Stephenson
ertan beskardes
Excellent training, thanks
Paul Ylioja
Ryan Morrison
Nannija Kvedarovica
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- STCW Basic Safety Training Week
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Medical
- STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- Deck, Bridge, Dynamic Positioning, Navigation
- Master 200 & OOW 500 Oral Exam Preparation
- Master 3000 (yacht) Oral Exam Preparation
- Master 500 (yacht) Oral Exam Preparation
- Superyachts - Deck
- OOW 3000 (yacht) Oral Exam Preparation
- RYA Powerboat level 2
- RYA Powerboat Tender Operator
- Superyachts - Other courses
- Superyacht Deck Crew Foundation Programme
- Workboat/Windfarm Vessel
- GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)
- STCW GMDSS ROC Restricted Operator Course