Welcome to world-class education

South Tyneside College and BP Marine Academy are pleased to be working together to offer outstanding opportunities for maritime training. Both offer the highest level of quality possible and both are certified to conform to ISO Standards. By bringing together state-of-the-art resources and experienced, professional staff, we can provide the finest training possible for a marine career.

About South Tyneside College

South Tyneside College can be found at South Shields, a pretty seaside resort in the North East of England. It is close to the lively city of Newcastle upon Tyne, as well as the beautiful countryside of Northumbria and Scotland. Newcastle International Airport is on the doorstep and South Shields is linked to the major UK rail and road networks.

South Tyneside College was established over 150 years ago. It is government-sponsored and has a worldwide reputation for its high quality marine training. Its specialist teaching facilities are amongst the best in the world for marine and nautical training.