Professional maritime training and competency-focused development for seafarers and maritime professionals, supported through the BFOA Global training platform.
BFOA Global provides access to maritime training and professional development through its wider training platform, supporting seafarers and maritime professionals throughout their careers.
Training requirements can vary according to rank, vessel type, flag, employer and applicable maritime regulations. Course information is therefore presented according to the relevant programme and requirements.
Our training structure is designed to accommodate safety, operational, technical and professional competency requirements.
Training focused on essential maritime safety, emergency preparedness and safe working practices.
View Training →Maritime training programmes structured around applicable STCW competency requirements.
View Training →Competency development and professional training relevant to deck personnel.
View Training →Training and competency development relevant to marine engineering personnel.
View Training →Specialized maritime training according to applicable vessel and operational requirements.
View Training →Continuing professional development for seafarers and maritime professionals.
View Training →Programmes supporting essential safety and emergency response competencies.
Professional training for deck personnel and maritime operations.
Training programmes supporting marine engineering competencies.
Advanced and specialized programmes according to applicable requirements.
Maritime training is most effective when learning is connected with the operational responsibilities of the seafarer.
Our training platform is therefore structured around competency, safety, professional development and the practical requirements of maritime employment.
Review the available training programme and applicable requirements.
Contact the training team with your course and professional requirements.
Required documents and eligibility criteria are reviewed for the selected programme.
Attend the applicable training programme according to the approved schedule.
Applicable assessments are completed according to the relevant programme.
Course completion and documentation are handled according to applicable requirements.
The BFOA Global digital platform is being developed to provide convenient access to course information, applications, documentation and future training workflows.
Eligibility, required documents, training duration, assessment requirements, certification and applicable approvals can vary by course, rank, vessel type, flag, employer and applicable maritime regulations. Candidates should confirm the current requirements for the selected programme before enrolment.
Explore available programmes or contact BFOA Global for a training enquiry.
