Crewing and Training

Marine Training

The Unicorn Training School, situated in Durban on the east coast of South Africa, is a registered establishment that conducts courses required by the marine and allied industries. The School is accredited by SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Authority) and is a member of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry. SAMSA-accredited courses are examined by SAMSA officials at the Training School. Since 1975 the School has trained both seafarers and personnel for shore based sectors of trade. The school is not restricted by the Prospectus and courses can be tailor-made to suit requirements. The co-ordination centre at the School takes bookings and arranges a variety of courses at various other training institutions for example GMDSS. Read more..

A Career at Sea

If you have a sense of adventure, enjoy outdoor life and wish to pursue a career that is not your normal eight-to-five occupation, then a career at sea may be what you are looking for. The Maritime Industry offers careers that have nationally and internationally recognised tertiary qualifications, job satisfaction, a high level of responsibility, good advancement prospects and a wide variety of career opportunities, both at sea and ashore. Read more..