The college has expanded over several centers and has a Marine Simulation Center, Radar Station and Marine Survival Center where specialized courses are conducted. Shown here is a picture of their simulation center with a drill in progress. Here they use the latest technology to imitate real world navigation scenarios with the use of high-tech processors, projectors and high definition graphics.
Most of the major shipping companies prefer to get their candidates and employees trained at STC and these include names such as Shell, Princess Cruises, Maersk and Nedlloyd to name a few. Apart from that the college has tie-ups with several popular research institutes in other countries from where students come for completing their certification exams.
It must also be noted that the marine certifications and awards given by the South Tyneside College or any recognized marine college for that matter in the UK, are given on behalf of the MCA or the Maritime and Coastguard Agency which comes under the Department of Transport of the British Government.
Tip for Newbies: If you are an overseas student interested to study for a certification in the UK, you would need to take a letter of acceptance from the South Tyneside College after confirming your eligibility for those exams from the MCA authorities. Many students commit the mistake of actually traveling to the UK without having MCA acceptance and this could land them in trouble if they find after spending so much time and money that they cannot sit for the exams. So just do your homework before you pack your bags. Good Luck.
