Each course contributes to your University of the Nations College of Science and Technology degree through theoretical, practical, and hands-on learning!
Discipleship Training School TrackPurpose Discipleship Training School (DTS) is a focused 5-9 months dedicated to learning who God is, so you can make Him known in your calling. A Maritime Academy…
Distance LearningPurpose This 12-week course pairs the Royal Yachting Association’s Day Skipper curriculum with further discipleship through the UofN for those who desire to progress to a ships off…
Intro to Fleet SupportComing SoonPurpose This 4-week course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a vital part of any marine-based ministry. Fleet Support Officers come along…
Marine Navigation Practical PreperationPurpose This 2-week intensive course for those who are getting ready to take their Yachtmaster Practical Exam with the RYA. This course covers all the basics…
Marine Navigation FoundationsPurpose This 8-week course pairs the Royal Yachting Association’s Day Skipper curriculum with further discipleship through the UofN for those who desire to progress to …
Marine Safety and SeamanshipPurpose This 4-week course pairs the the STCW approved ISF training workbook with further discipleship through the UofN, for those who desire to progress to an Able Seaf…
Maritime Studies PracticumPurpose This 12-week practicum is to take the lessons learned in the University of the Nations Maritime Academy courses and put them into practice onboard one of the vesse…
STCW Basic TrainingPurpose This 1-week STCW Basic Training course is an internationally regulated certification course that is required for any crew member serving on a commercially registered vess…
Course Trainee
I am more vocational guy, but knew I was called into ministry. For me, those contradicted each other, until I found this training and my niche!
Course Staff
God can use boats to reach the unreached, in the maritime industry and in remote villages, but maritime training is essential to achieve this call.
Ship DTS Trainee
I loved that the DTS wasn’t just in a classroom setting and that we got to live and serve onboard. It really brought unity to our team!
Courses run by the YWAM Maritime Academy are recognised by the UofN and eligible for credit toward degrees within the UofN.
