MCA & STCW

Gregor has been involved in the marine sector since working on North Sea Trawlers whilst still at school. From the fishing industry he went on to become a Royal Navy Cadet before working in the Superyacht sector. Gregor has a passion for sailing and has skippered many offshore races around the world including the Sydney to Hobart and Fastnet races. He has successfully completed all of his Officer Of the Watch (OOW) and Master Modules so has an in-depth knowledge of IAMI examinations. Gregor has been teaching Master, OOW and RYA qualifications for many years. He particularly enjoys teaching celestial navigation and meteorology. As an active RYA Yachtmaster Ocean examiner he regularly assists our OOW students who are looking to progress towards their Chief Mate qualification. Gregor represents UKSA’s interests on small subgroup committees at the MCA and helps our students with their NoE applications. As a PYA regional office UKSA can provide you with support as you progress with your maritime career. Gregor is UKSA’s official PYA representative and is your first point of call if you have questions regarding future training.

Bill is a Master Mariner with over 30 years of sea-going experience and 20 years of teaching MCA yacht modules. He is an IAMI Director and Chair of the IAMI Restricted CoC sub-group, working with MCA on the Yacht Officer training programme and the Maritime Skills Alliance. He teaches all Officer of the Watch (OOW) courses, Master courses and the ECDIS, EDH and Simulator modules.

Ross has been working at UKSA for several years now. Unlike the majority of our staff, Ross came to us from a commercial background where he rose to the rank of Chief Officer. He completed his cadetship on an assortment of vessels which saw him gain a wide-reaching knowledge of the shipping industry whilst completing the myriad of courses required for that rank. Ross teaches our Masters and Officers from the moment they undertake their first course right up to the day they sit their oral exam. Ross has a strong interest in Navigation and relishes teaching the next generation.

James started working in the industry as a Watersports Instructor, teaching people to become instructors themselves. After six years he joined the yachting industry. His qualifications are Master 200 and Advanced Powerboat Instructor. James continually works to gain higher qualifications; ultimately he aims to get his Master 3000 ticket. He teaches PSCRB and the STCW course for new superyacht crew.

Rob began his career as a Dinghy Instructor, which led on to his gaining the Oceanmaster and Oceanmaster Instructor qualifications. He then worked on superyachts for eight years, cruising the Med, Caribbean, US, Red Sea, UK, Baltic and Norway. He holds the Chief Mate <3000gt and Master <200gt CoC. Rob currently teach the OOW modules of Nav & Radar, GSK and ECDIS.

Paul was a Radio Officer and Station Manager at Portishead, progressing to teaching Master Stability and Construction for Bluewater in various countries. At UKSA he teaches the specialist marine courses GMDSS GOC, Master Stability 3000 (Yachting), Ship Security Officer, STCW PST, STCW PSSR & STCW PDSD.

Beth started in the industry as a Watersports Instructor in 2008, specialising in outdoor activities and working with young people. Her qualifications include ERCA Working at Height and Generic Rescuer, and MCA STCW & HELM Operational Level. She also has a Diploma in Leadership and Management Level 3. Her role at UKSA allows her to work with all students, from the 6 year-old mini-sailors to the professional MCA students and businesses.