Revolution Coming to Maritime Training: British Marine Unveils Plans for Digital BM Academy

In an exciting development for the marine industry, British Marine has unveiled its plans to launch the British Marine Training Academy (BM Academy). Much more than just another learning platform, this digital academy stands to revolutionize not only training and upskilling, but also career development throughout the leisure marine sector. With this development, traditional barriers towards professional development are set to crumble, providing professionals in the United Kingdom and globally with unhindered access to various courses online, anytime they wish and at their own pace.

The BM Academy has been carefully designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs. It aims to support fresh entrants by offering introductions to the marine world. At the same time, it caters for seasoned industry professionals through its Continuing Professional Development Training. Businesses too stand to benefit, as the Academy supports them to cultivate more skilled, stronger teams.

A broad range of courses are already in development, covering technical skills, leadership, compliance, innovation, and future industry challenges. An ‘Introduction to the Marine World’ course is one of the first set to be rolled out, designed to support individuals new to the industry, career-switchers, and businesses training new staff. This course will act as a gateway into the industry, enabling employers to attract, engage, and retain talent while fostering growth in the leisure marine sector.

Founding partners, such as Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial, Skandinavian Agency Services S.A.C Marine Surveyors, Aqueduct Marina, and Bartons Solicitors have been instrumental in this endeavour. Their initial investment and insights have been critical in bringing the BM Academy to life, firmly aligning with the shared goal of strengthening skills, attracting newcomers and fostering a more resilient future for the marine industry.

With its imminent launch, interest is already being shown, and British Marine is encouraging HR managers, training leads, business owners, and industry professionals alike to register their interest for access details and announcements.