We offer training nationwide to personnel from the Coastguard Service, the Civil Defence, National Parks and Wildlife Service boat crews, Dublin Fire Brigade Rescue boat crews, Fishery Protection Officers, RNLI personnel, fish farming organisations, passenger boat skippers and fishermen.

We offer practical training at sea and shorebased theory courses. The school is recognised as a teaching establishment by the ISA, the RYA and the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Rescources (DCMNR). We use displacement and high speed craft for commercial training.

Our courses are based in Roundstone, Bunowen Harbour, Rossaveal, Galway Bay and nationwide.

For up to date prices and availabilities on the following courses please contact us.

GMDSS VHF/DSC: Full SRC VHF/DSC radio course. Global Maritime Distress and Safety System - VHF - Digital Selective Calling – Short Range Certificate. Practical one day course with pre course study followed by DCMNR exam.

GMDSS DSC: Upgrade to VHF/DSC. Practical half day course with pre course study followed by DCMNR exam. This is for those who hold a VHF/SRC1 certificate and need to upgrade to a full SRC VHF/DSC certificate.

NAVIGATION: Accredited navigation module to cover the required syallabus for entry to Level 3 Advanced Powerboat.

ISA OFFSHORE YACHTMASTER NAVIGATION: An advanced course covering chartwork, IRPCS, meteorology, safety and seamanship. ISA course completion certificate.

IMO SEA SURVIVAL: One day theory and practical course and assessment including in-pool session. Personal Survival Techniques certificate.

RADAR: One day theory course and assessment including training on radar simulators. RYA Radar certificate.

FIRST AID: One day theory and practical course and assessment. Elementary First Aid certificate for mariners.

DIESEL ENGINE MAINTAINANCE: One day practical course and assessment. RYA Diesel Engine Maintainance certificate.

PRACTICAL TRAINING AT SEA

ISA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2: National powerboat certificate with coastal endorsement. Two day practical and theory course and assessment in boat handling and basic seamanship.

ISA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 DIRECT ASSESSMENT: Three hour practical assessment for experienced boat handlers.

ISA ADVANCED POWERBOAT LEVEL 3: Two day course including day and night pilotage and passage making. Includes night navigation with and without GPS, search and recovery, IRPCS, meteorology, emergency situations, advanced boat handling and care and maintainance of engines. You require ISA level 2 certificate and navigation training before attending this course.

ISA DAY SKIPPER (MOTOR): Four day practical training and assessment covering the same basic course content as the Level 3 Advanced Powerboat course. You do not require
any certification to attend this course.

PREPARATION: for ISA Coastal, Offshore or Ocean Yachtmaster examinations (with commercial endorsement).

Certificates for the practical courses above can have a commercial endorsement for DCMNR manning requirements.

Contact 095 23569 or john@serioussailing.com for advice on certificates required under the DCMNR “Manning Requirements” for your type of vessel and work.