The Clyde Group has signed a joint partnership with Maersk Training Centre UK Ltd (MTCUK Ltd) that is set to multiply their training courses by a staggering amount.
The partnership deal, which was signed at The Clyde Group head office in Glasgow on Thursday 28th February, aims to combine the successes of both training companies, including MTCs DNV Centre of Excellence accreditation, to offer a complete training package to the marine, oil and gas industries and most recently the renewables industry. Jointly, their range of courses expanses STCW, Safety and Security, Maritime, Oil and Gas, Terminals and Logistics and Management Training and People Skills.
The emphasis will be on high quality training delivery, and although both organisations will continue to provide training courses in their specialist areas, they will benefit from having experienced trainers in all fields and the ability to offer a full training package to industry.
Colin McMurray, Director of Clyde Marine Training, said: This is a fantastic partnership allowing the specialist skills of the two companies to join forces and offer the maritime industry the ultimate one stop shop for all its training needs.
Richard Booth, General Manager of MTC UK Ltd commented: This new partnership is a further step in MTCs strategy to become a full service learning provider to the maritime industry and to be the training partner of choice, in this worldwide business.
The Clyde Group encompasses the largest maritime training provider in the UK, Clyde Marine Training, who recruit over 50% of the British Merchant Navy Officer Trainees annually. With their diversification and success in STCW short course delivery they were recently recognised in the National Smarta 100 awards.
The Clyde Group as also includes Precious Associates who deliver the only marine management training of its kind to be recognised by both the Nautical Institute and IMAREST. MTC UK Ltd is an independent company within the A.P. Moller Maersk Group, who in conjunction with their Head Office in Svendborg and training centres around the world, offer a truly global training service that has been awarded DNVs first and only, Centre of Excellence Certificate.
Source:shiptalk