UKSA - The Maritime Academy
Founded by Noel Lister in 1987 and set up as a charity and non profit making organisation, UKSA has been at the forefront of promoting excellence in maritime training for more than 20 years.

Training for global careers in yachting
Whether you’re a career change professional transferring your skills from another industry, or a young person embarking on your first career, marine employers are looking to recruit the skills, energy and dedication to excellence that you have to offer.
Whatever your age, or motivation for change, a career in yachting offers a unique working environment with an unparalleled opportunity and variety of work.
With over 16 years of refinement, UKSA’s career training programmes are proven to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure your success working worldwide on yachts and motor yachts of every size.
Why choose UKSA
- The expertise and experience of our instructional team
- The diversity, size and quality of our yacht fleet
- Our extensive purpose built shore-side training facilities
- Our commitment to you as an individual
- Careers support for your first steps into the industry
- First rate location in Cowes; the heart of the sailing world
- Inclusive on site food and accommodation
Travel the globe
With the opportunity to live and work in warm climates, visiting some of the most beautiful places on earth, it’s easy to see why so many people choose a career in the yachting industry. With a global reputation for excellence, UKSA has helped launch the careers of over 4,000 graduates. The UKSA's reputation attracts students from all over the world, with 25 per cent of our students travelling from outside the UK. The key to our reputation and success lies in the quality of the training we provide, our understanding of the industry, and the support provided by our Industry guidance service.
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