Run by professional mariners

Seahaven Maritime Academy is a purpose-built, full training centre in the port of Newhaven, East Sussex. It is run entirely by professional mariners for professional mariners.

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Maritime instructor debriefing students beside the harbour

Training built around real maritime work

The new site should make Seahaven's practical positioning obvious: professional standards, clear student support and a port-based training environment.

Professional maritime training for commercial seafarers and superyacht crew.

High-standard training also available to leisure sailors with no commercial aspirations.

A student experience designed around clarity, preparation and confidence before course week.

Why choose Seahaven

Conversion copy should be grounded in practical proof rather than generic claims.

Purpose-built training centre inside Newhaven Port.

Instructors and staff with professional maritime experience.

MCA, RYA, Highfield, IAMI, GUEST and ISO 9001 trust signals.

Clear travel guidance for cars, trains, Gatwick and local accommodation.

Live course dates and registration through Arlo where available.

Existing student testimonials preserved and surfaced across the site.

Facilities with real training context

A port-based academy should show students the kind of practical environments they are booking into.

Prepared maritime classroom with charts and safety training equipment — Prepared classrooms

Fire safety trainees using a hose line at a port training yard — Practical safety drills

Bridge simulator navigation training with instructor and students — Navigation practice

Academy team

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Steve Brand

Founder and professional mariner

Founder of Seahaven Maritime Academy and part of the professional mariner-led team behind the centre.

Peter Phillips

Instructor

Instructor supporting professional and leisure maritime training delivery.

Mike Clift

Instructor

Instructor referenced in Seahaven student testimonials for practical support.

Lorraine Brand

Academy team

Part of the Seahaven Maritime Academy team supporting students and operations.

Sam Scott

Academy team and content

Supports Seahaven content and student communications across the academy site.