Situated in Durban on the east coast of South Africa, we are a registered establishment that conducts courses required by the marine and allied industries.
Situated in Durban on the east coast of South Africa, the Grindrod Shipping Training Academy is a registered establishment that conducts Safety, Survival and Security Courses required by the marine and allied industries. The School is accredited by SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Authority), OPITO and is recognized by the MCA. Since 1975 the School has trained both seafarers and personnel for shore and offshore based sectors of trade. The school is not restricted by the Prospectus and courses can be tailor-made to suit requirements
We are committed to the training of seafarers to the highest standards for the South African and international marine industry. Our prime objective is to provide our customers with consistently high quality training service at competitive rates. We will develop quality education and training for other sectors of the marine industry as and when opportunities arise.
The Academy is accredited by SAMSA (South African Marine Safety Authority), OPITO and recognized by the MCA. Since 1975 the Academy has trained both seafarers and personnel for shore based sectors of trade.
ABLE SEAFARER DECK COURSE, ABLE SEAFARER ENGINE COURSE, ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING, BASIC OIL & CHEMICAL TANKER COURSE, BASIC STCW COURSE, CADET PRE-SEA, COMPETENCE IN MEDICAL CARE, COMPETENCE IN SURVIVAL CRAFT & RESCUE BOATS, CORPORATE SOLUTIONS, CROWD MANAGEMENT & PASSENGER SAFETY, DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES, FAST RESCUE CRAFT, FURUNO 2000/3000, FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE FIGHTING, G.M.D.S.S, HUET BOSSIET COURSE, MEDICAL FIRST AID, PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES, REFRESHER COURSE, SAFETY FAMILIARISATION, SECURITY AWARENESS, SHIP SAFETY OFFICER, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER AND SPECIALISED TANKER COURSES - PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL
"STC-SA, previously known as Grindrod Shipping Training Academy, previously known as Unicorn Training Academy, was established in 1975 to provide training for its own crew on board the Unicorn Shipping fleet. Based in Fletcher Road at the time, offering SAMSA accredited STCW training resulting in the training offering being opened to South African seafarers from other shipping lines. In 2015, the academy moved to larger, purpose-built premises in Hannah Road. The new facility was equipped with the ‘Helicopter Underwater Escape Training’ simulator that enabled the pursuing of approval for the delivery of OPITO courses. It is with immense pride that STC-SA has seen many seafarers progress from cadets to officers, engineers and masters."
