Farewell to John Hewett World-class Fire Centre Turning of the tides

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Summer 2016
World-class
Fire Centre
Farewell to
John Hewett
Turning of
the tides
Seafarers and other
Fifteen years ago he joined us
Meet the first woman to take
professionals are turning to
as a trainee lecturer. He is now
the controls of the historic
South Shields Marine School’s
leaving as a leader, friend and
cross-Tyne ferry service.
new training facility.
inspiration to others.
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Contents
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Welcome
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Alumni Captain Keith Richard Dias
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Alumni Philip Atkinson
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Farewell John Hewett
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New staff to train seafarers of tomorrow
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New governors
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World-class fire centre
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Turning of the tides - Nicola Peach
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Graduation, 2016
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Farewell Thivyan Sermugam
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Fellowship Award - Andrew Moffat
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Student Award - Jamie Loftus-Burke
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Thomson Cruises remodel
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Tyne Row champions
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Searfarers Awareness Week
Welcome to the latest
edition of Leading Lights.
a great day’s enjoyment and to over a
£1,000 being raised for Seafarers UK,
our chosen charity. A grateful thanks to
all those who sponsored the race.
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School Prin
In this edition of Leading Lights, we
cover this year’s South Shields Marine
School Annual Row, a race for charity
down the river Tyne. I can safely say
‘we’ enjoyed it - as most of us were
spectators, watching the seven teams
gamely row the eight miles from
Newcastle to South Shields. Last year’s
row received excellent national press
coverage, which included a feature in
the BBC2 series Sea Cities. So good
was coverage that we attracted more
boats and more commercial sponsors
for this year’s race, all contributing to
Focusing on our training and education
provision, our UK enrolment numbers
have risen this year as increasing
numbers of senior certification
courses are delivered to meet rising
demand. This increase in professional
development highlights that the
maritime industry continues to attract,
and more importantly retain its staff,
ensuring that you will have access
to increased numbers of management
level personnel.
Our social media presence is
increasing and it has become one of
the main communication channels
for news and interest. We are keen
to increase this further and we will be
encouraging students of all ages to
contribute their images and comments
to show fellow mariners the interesting
facets of this industry, and to also
show the public the importance of the
shipping industry in their everyday lives.
One such promotion took place during
Seafarers Awareness Week and saw
Seafarers UK team up with Fyffes to
create learning materials aimed at Key
Stage one pupils. The materials include
fun activities, posters and stickers,
and the children are asked to take part
in a maritime/nautical dress-up day.
Our local Ridgeway Primary Academy,
which is part of the South Tyneside
College group, enthusiastically took
part and managed to temporarily
reduce their interest in another ongoing
classroom project - growing plant
seeds returned from the International
Space Station.
To further improve our support to
you and your colleagues, we have
enhanced our website by upgrading
the on-line booking system to enable
our short course provision, especially
the refresher training, to be fully
booked on line. We hope that this will
save you time and effort in ensuring
all certification is up to date. This is
one example of how we monitor the
feedback we receive to improve our
services to you, and we welcome any
further suggestion you can make to
assist further.
Key Contacts
Jeremy Gough
Michael Spears
John Roach
Simon Ashton
Kevin Lund
Marie Flatman
Head of School
Simulation, Deck
Senior Marine
Head of School
Marine Offshore
Safety Training
Head of School
Senior Marine
Engineering & CPD
Head of School
DOOW
Programmes
Head of School
Higher Education
Marine Engineering
Head of School
FE/EOOW/
Workshops
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South Shields
Marine School Alumni
Your relationship with South Shields Marine School does
not have to end when you finish your course. As a former
student you remain a valued member of our community.
It doesn’t matter where you are located or
what you are doing, you are still part of our
global community and we’d love to hear from you.
Our Alumni is committed to helping former
learners, friends and supporters maintain a lifelong
connection to the marine school. Our Alumni
allows you to keep up to date with the latest
news and stay in contact with other alumni.
Tell us about your career!
We want to shout about your achievements, and
so ask you provide us with your profile. You might
even feature in our promotional materials. Please
contact [email protected] for a profile form.
You can also join our Alumni group on LinkedIn.
Alumni Captain Keith Richard Dias
Ever since Keith stepped on a training ship during a school visit,
he has been fascinated by the sea. The school trip sparked
a desire to embark on a career at sea and that passion lives
on today. Now Marine Operations Superintendent for a major
offshore ship-owner company, Keith is responsible for the
selection, training and annual appraisals of sailing staff
including captains, deck officers, cadets and ratings.
Focal points of his role include client
interface, internal auditing, inspections
and reviewing his organisation’s safety
management systems.
Keith enriched his career at South
Shields Marine School in 2002, his
BTEC course playing a leading role
in launching his seagoing and
onshore career.
He said: “After obtaining a BTEC in
Nautical Science, I worked on bulk
carriers and tankers. I soon rose to
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the rank of Master Mariner. When I
came ashore, I got a job in Abu Dhabi,
UAE as a Port Captain. Shortly after,
I progressed to Marine Superintendent
in Doha, Qatar.
“I enjoyed the way each course module
was well presented and we were strictly
monitored, cultivating a sense of pride
in myself and my work. Staff really
ensured that we knew our stuff, and
that knowledge really did help enhance
the basic foundation for my future.”
Captain Keith
Richard Dias
Course studied: BTEC
Nautical Science
Role: Marine Operations
Superintendent
Alumni Philip Atkinson
Philip Atkinson has enjoyed a successful maritime career which
has spanned over 42 years. He is now a Chartered Engineer,
a Chartered Marine Engineer, a Fellow of the IMarEST, a Fellow
of RINA and a past Chairman of the South Wales branch of
the IMarEST. He is also a member of the British Committee of
Class NKK, a member of the West Europe and Africa Technical
Committee of Class DNVGL and Vice Chairman of the Cardiff
and Bristol Channel Incorporated Shipowners Association…
And it all started in a small village
in Northumberland…
Philip said: “I grew up in a small
coastal Northumberland village called
Alnmouth, and we were surrounded on
three sides by water. So, the sea, you
could say, is in my blood.
“The only career advice we ever had
at my local secondary school was
a trip to Shilbottle Colliery, so it was
either the coalface or the wide open
vastness of the ocean. How could
I have chosen otherwise?”
Philip took his love for the sea and
applied it to his studies when he joined
South Shields Marine School in 1975.
“I consider that the training I received,
as well as the strong guidance and
advice from those in charge at South
Shields Marine School, gave me all the
skills that I have successfully utilised
in the years since.
“I started my cadetship in 1975. My
training was split, with phase one
covered by a local north eastern
shipping entrepreneur, having spent
almost a year in coastal shipping prior
to my cadetship.”
Of Philip’s 42 years in shipping,
39 have been with Graig, which
provides technical management to
Ship Owners and Consultancy and
Management Support Services to
major shipping banks with interests in
vessels of all types.
“My training was taken over in phase
two through to phase three by Graig.
I graduated at the end of 1978.
“I qualified in Class 4, Class 2 and
Class 1 motor certificates, taking
oral examinations in Newcastle,
having received further training at
South Shields Marine School for both
Class 2 and Class 1 examinations.
I spent about five years as Second
Engineer and a further five years as
Chief Engineer, mostly on Capesize
bulk carriers, before being invited to
come ashore in 1993 in the role of
Superintendent and Surveyor.
This includes the design and
specification of the new MARLIN
Feeder Container vessel of the future
and most recently a modular PSV
project to be constructed in selected
shipyards in China to high European
standards. These latest projects follow
on from several other projects of
industry interest including Graig’s highly
acclaimed Diamond 53 and Diamond
34 Double skinned bulk carriers.
Philip added: “As I approach 60,
and before I retire, I hope to continue
to bring value to both Graig as a
company and most importantly to
our clients and in so doing promote
excellence in the shipping arena.
These are difficult times for ship owners
and it is essential that ships are operated
in the most effective manner, while
meeting or exceeding the very latest
legislation. I hope I can continue
to add value to this process.”
“I gained management experience
of car carriers, container ships, bulk
carriers, heavy lift vessels and offshore.
“In 1995 I became involved in vessel
design and specifications, moving into
Newbuilding Supervision as a Project
Manager for a series of 19 MPCV/
Heavy lift vessels, spending three years
in China, as well as being promoted
to technical director of Graig Ship
Management in 1997.
“In 2006 I was made group technical
director, at the same time reducing my
involvement in the management activities
of the group. In 2010 I was appointed to
the main board of Graig Shipping PLC to
complement directorship of several other
group companies.”
In his current role, Philip is responsible
for all technical matters across
the Graig group of companies. He
provides consultancy and shipyard
liaison on the specifications and
engine selection of newbuilding
projects for the Graig group and
other shipowners and clients.
Phillip Atkinson
Course studied: METC
1975-77, METAC 1978
Role: Group
Technical Director
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Farewell
John Hewett
“I chose a career
at sea because I
wanted to see the
world. Getting well
paid was just an
added bonus!”
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It has been over 15 years since John Hewett
walked through the door as a trainee lecturer at
South Shields Marine School. Since then, he has
worked his way up through the ranks, from lecturer
to senior lecturer to curriculum leader.
John began his career at sea in 1972 after changing from
electronic engineering. That year he joined Stag Line as a
cadet, and seven years later was sailing as Chief Officer on
foreign-going bulk carriers.
John said: “I chose a career at sea because I wanted to see
the world. Getting well paid was just an added bonus!”
In 1990 John left the Merchant Navy and joined the offshore
oil industry, where he stayed for nine years, working on semisubmersible drilling and accommodation rigs, from BCO to
OIM and then later as Marine Representative.
John joined the South Shields Marine School in 1999 as a
trainee lecturer at the Radar Station, initially teaching navigation
aids, radar and ARPA simulation (NARAS).
As curriculum leader John supports the head of school in
delivering high quality training. He is also responsible for the
day-to-day and weekly running of the Marine Simulation Centre.
He added: “My time at South Shields Marine School has been
an enjoyable experience, which was totally different to my sea
and offshore career. I’ll miss all of my colleagues.”
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New staff to train
the seafarers of tomorrow
South Shields Marine School has expanded its team
by welcoming 12 new members of staff.
The new recruits are split across several departments,
including School of Deck Officer of the Watch, School
of Engineering Officer of the Watch, and School of
Senior Marine and Simulation.
“The highlight of my day is when I present a complex
problem to my students and I see how happy they get
when they thoroughly understand the concept – it is the
best reward I can ever expect.
Tamara Topic, a former university lecturer and yacht
consultant, was running a business in the superyacht
industry, before she made the move to South Shields
Marine School.
“All this would not be possible without a great working
atmosphere at South Shields Marine School and brilliant
colleagues and teamwork in our engineering department.”
She said: “My experience was mainly in the superyacht
industry, yacht construction, brokerage and the charter of
crewed luxury yachts. I was working as a lecturer in quality
assurance while running a business in the demanding
superyacht world. I choose to step out of this dynamic
business to provide stability and more Mummy time to
my two children.
Jonathan West, a former student of South Shields Marine
School, has been appointed as a lecturer in the School of
Deck Officer of the Watch.
He said: “I previously attended South Shields Marine
School for a variety of courses and always enjoyed my
experience here.
From left to right as follows - Kevin O’Neill, Matthew Tucker, James Harrison, Tamara Topic, Ray Fitzsimmons,
Stuart Morrison, Alan Peden, Seamus Moran, Mohammad Orangian, John Raffell, Steven Dodd, Jonathan West, Ty Wilson
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“I came from the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a small charity that
allows able bodied and disabled members of the public to
go on adventure sailing holidays on board one of their two
tall ships. I worked as Chief Mate for a number of years.
“I enjoy seeing the students understand new concepts
and take on responsibility for their own learning.”
Another new member of staff who previously studied at
South Shields Marine School is Kevin O’Neill. A former
Senior Marine Superintendent at Four Handy Limited,
Kevin has over 20 years’ experience in the industry.
Matthew Tucker started his maritime career over 19 years
ago with P&O Nedlloyd and is now a lecturer in the School
of Simulation and Senior Marine.
He said: “I started as a ‘deck boy’ in 1997 with P&O
Nedlloyd, before being made redundant and starting work
for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. After spending over 10 years
with them as an AB, I decided to further my career and
obtained my OOW certification in 2010, after which
I accepted a job with Carnival UK (P&O/Cunard cruises).
I sailed with them as a third and second officer.
“I wanted to work for the marine school, as I had already
heard of the good reputation of the school. When I saw
the job vacancy, it appealed to me.
“I’m currently assisting with delivering the NAREST (OPS)
course and so far so good. I am still new to the job at the
moment, so I couldn’t say which bit I like best. However,
I do enjoy the hands-on, practical element of the
marine simulator.
“I’d like to pass on my knowledge and experiences to the
new generation of seafarers to keep Britain’s fine Merchant
Navy reputation alive and kicking.”
Seamus Moran previously worked as a Chief Officer
at Arklow Shipping, a shipping company based in the
Republic of Ireland.
“I’d like to pass on my knowledge and
experiences to the new generation of
seafarers to keep Britain’s fine Merchant
Navy reputation alive and kicking.”
He said: “I hope to bring my experience and knowledge to
my students. I had been at sea from 1990 until last year, and
had worked my way up through the ranks from Assistant
Steward to Chief Officer, so hopefully I can impart some of
the knowledge that I have gained throughout my career.”
James Harrison, a former Field Service Technician at
Franks International, has taken up the post of Marine
Engineering Lecturer.
He said: “I served my time at South Shields Marine School
as an Engineering Cadet and always wanted to come into
lecturing. I always liked the area and enjoyed my time here,
so decided to join the marine school.
“I have a strong interest in mathematics and engineering,
so feel that teaching students subject areas that I enjoy
working in is the favourite part of my job, especially when
students work hard and achieve good results and reach
their goals.
“I hope to bring enthusiasm and positivity to my role at
South Shields Marine School. I want to help students
achieve their goals, and aim to promote a positive
learning environment.”
Gary Hindmarch, Principal of South Shields Marine School,
welcomed the new appointments, saying: “We are excited
to be appointing such high-calibre lecturers who are
recognised for their expertise and industry experience.
“These latest appointments show our commitment to
our students, to only employ the most dedicated and
experienced teaching staff.”
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Governors
New Appointments
Former South Shields Marine School engineer Terry Cornick
has sailed full circle by returning as a governor
Almost 50 years after leaving
to embark on a hugely
successful maritime career,
former South Shields Marine
School engineer Terry Cornick
has returned as a governor.
Terry was just 16 when he moved from
Dorset in 1965 for three years of study
at our world-famous training centre,
which is part of South Tyneside College.
After passing his exams, he spent
nearly 20 years as a sea-going engineer,
before returning permanently to shore in
a succession of high-level positions with
major shipping companies.
These included working in the
technical department at P&O
Containers, as managing director of
US firm Sea-Land’s UK ship-owning
subsidiary, and chief executive of The
Maersk Company, from where he
retired in 2014.
Now 67, and after a professional
life based largely in London and
Newcastle, Terry settled with his wife
Lesley, in South Shields in 2006.
“We are delighted that he is willing
to use his wealth of experience to
assist us in the governance of the
marine school.
He said: “I was very happy to be asked
to be a governor, because I feel I owed
a debt to the marine school, it’s where
I started my career.
“Much has changed since he first
arrived here, but one thing that is
the same is the first-class training
we continue to give to all our cadets
and senior marine students.”
“I returned for two brief periods to do
my first and second class certificates,
and always maintained a keen interest
in it over the years.
“While I was at Maersk, we trained
a lot of our cadets at the college,
so I knew about the progress it
was making.
“I have a great deal of maritime
experience and feel I can especially
assist as a governor through my
commercial knowledge and
business sense.
“There have been a lot of changes
within the marine school in those 50
years but they have been very positive.
“I’m hugely impressed by the way it has
modernised yet remained one of the
world’s great maritime training centres.”
Gary Hindmarch, Principal of South
Shields Marine School, said: “Terry
brings with him great commercial
expertise and his talent and experience
are real assets.
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During his initial studies, Terry
was apprenticed to UK cargo
and passenger shipping company
Ellerman Lines, in whose London
technical department he worked
as a superintendent when he first
came ashore.
He moved to P&O Containers in
the 1980s, a period of consolidation
in the UK shipping industry as a result
of mergers and acquisitions.
After leaving P&O in the early
1990s, he joined Sea-Land, initially
as a superintendent but soon after
as managing director of the UK shipowning subsidiary.
Sea-Land was taken over in 1999
by Copenhagen-based Maersk, the
world’s largest container shipping
company, which was where Terry
remained in a variety of positions,
mostly based in London and
Newcastle, until his retirement.
He is now involved in the Marine
Society and Sea Cadets at branch
and unit levels.
“I was very happy to be
asked to be a governor,
because I feel I owed
a debt to the marine
school, it’s where I
started my career.”
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World-class
Fire Centre
Seafarers and other professionals
are turning to South Shields Marine
School’s new training facility
Seafarers and other professionals requiring
expertise to escape safely from enclosed
spaces in an emergency can now benefit from
world-class training at a new facility at South
The Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre’s (MOST)
two-storey enclosed spaces building provides a state-ofthe-art environment for learning how to avoid injury or loss
of life in dangerous environments.
Instructors teach the techniques needed prior to entering
an area which may have an oxygen deprived or toxic
atmosphere and also the risks to consider before a rescue
or escape is attempted.
The centre has been built and operated by South Shields
Marine School, in response to a significant number of
accidents in the Merchant Navy, caused by a lack of
awareness of the hazards of entering enclosed spaces on
board ships.
Although South Shields Marine School is a world-leader
in training cadets for a life at sea, the training centre at
MOST will also support people working in enclosed
spaces on land.
The facility will undertake courses approved by national
awarding bodies to ensure that all personnel entering
enclosed or confined spaces can be trained to the
highest standard.
Gary Hindmarch, Principal of South Shields Marine
School, said: “There is a continuous need for enclosed
spaces training in the Merchant Navy, and we have
responded to that.
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“Figures show that up to 50 per cent of people
killed in an enclosed space are the rescuers
themselves. We want to show people how difficult it
is to enter an enclosed space to undertake a rescue
and to ensure they have the right training to do so.
“This is a wonderful new facility and adds to the
comprehensive training already given at the Marine
and Offshore Safety Training Centre.”
Those entering the enclosed spaces building can be set
a number of scenarios, with various light settings available
– including pitch black - and can be required to wear
breathing apparatus.
They will usually navigate their way through a split level
ground floor, seeking access through a tunnel or ladder,
with access also available to the flat roof.
Training sessions can be for up to 20 people and are
split between theory and practical sessions, taking about
seven hours.
MOST began enclosed spaces training for seafarers
about 10 years ago in an existing fire building at its
base by the Tyne in Wapping Street, South Shields.
That building is designed primarily to teach people
how to safely tackle a fire on a ship, and blazes can
be set to individual training requirements.
The scope of instruction was widened three years
ago to include all marine school cadets undergoing
their first phase training, a position since formalised
by the Merchant Navy Training Board.
But accidents on Merchant Navy vessels highlighted
the critical nature of enclosed spaces training and the
potentially life-saving benefits of better instruction.
Plans for a bespoke building hit the drawing board
in mid-2015, along with those for a second on-site
fire training building.
The enclosed spaces centre was officially opened
by Kevin Slade, chairman of the MNTB.
He said: “I believe the UK is the world leader in
safety training, and it’s great that South Shields
Marine School is investing in this specialist training
to such a high standard.
“Cadets are the ambassadors who will be on ships,
possibly with people of many nationalities, and the
skills needed in enclosed spaces are very important.
“What they learn here can prove very important
throughout their careers.”
Training at the centre is being carried out by
Impeller, run by the Tyne and Wear Fire and
Rescue Service.
John Baines, Executive Chairman of Impeller, said:
“We welcome this exciting opportunity for Impeller
to deliver high quality training for the marine and
offshore industry in partnership with South Tyneside
College, which operates South Shields Marine
School, at these first class facilities.”
More information on training at MOST
is available by calling: 0191 427 3772 or
emailing [email protected]
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Turning
of the tides
Meet the first woman to take the
controls of the historic cross-Tyne
ferry service.
Female sailor Nicola Peach, who refreshed her skills at South
Shields Marine School, is helping turn the tide of equality by
becoming the first ever woman to take the controls of the
historic cross-Tyne ferry service.
Nicola, 37 from Marsden, near South
Shields, who spent eight years in the
Merchant Navy, has made history by
taking on the role of second mate.
Nicola undertook PSC & RB Survival
Craft and Rescue Boat, Personal
Sea Survival, Basic Firefighting, and
Advanced Firefighting courses.
Records show there has been a ferry
service between North Shields and
South Shields since 1377, but it has
always been a male-dominated affair.
Of her new role, she said: “It’s a
proud moment for me to become the
first woman to take the wheel of the
Shields Ferry.
In October 2015 she trained at our
Marine Safety Offshore Training Centre,
one of the UK’s most sought after sea
survival venues, based on the banks of
the Tyne in South Shields.
“It’s not something that I initially
thought about when I got the job,
but it’s nice to know that I’m the first.
“The Shields Ferry is an iconic service,
and I’m really looking forward to
learning the job and passing my boat
master’s licence.”
Nicola is now learning the controls
and will sit the maritime equivalent of a
driving test, which will allow her to pilot
the ferry with passengers on board.
“It’s a proud moment for me to become the first
woman to take the wheel of the Shields Ferry.”
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“The lads have been great showing me the ropes.
There are a lot of procedures to learn but I’m in great hands.
“She was the outstanding candidate
during the interviews and she is
undoubtedly the best person for the job.”
During her time in the Merchant Navy, Nicola travelled all
over the world and worked on board giant cargo ships
and oil tankers.
And those skills mean that she has taken to the much
smaller craft like a duck to water.
She added: “My time in the Merchant Navy has stood me
in good stead as I’m used to driving ships.
“My reserve parking is absolutely amazing, just like it is in
the car.”
Shields Ferry manager Carol Timlin, who became the first
woman to manage the service when she took on the role
in 2008, said: “Nicola is our first female member of the crew
and we’re all thrilled for her. It’s an historic moment for the
ferry service.
“She was the outstanding candidate during the interviews
and she is undoubtedly the best person for the job.
“Her test will be supervised by the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency. She will have absolutely no problem fitting in with
the rest of the crew and she’s already part of the team.”
“The ferry is vastly different of course, but I’ve got the hang
of it really quickly and I’m looking forward to taking my test
as soon as possible.
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Graduation
Thirty-six students from around the globe
are celebrating success after gaining HNC
Nautical Science, FD Marine Engineering, FD
Electro-Technical Engineering or HND Marine
Engineering qualifications.
They include Vinod Phogat, 36, from India, Mathew Oates,
27, from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and Gareth Gorton,
24, from Plymouth, who were presented with awards for
outstanding individual commitment to learning.
All are now preparing for well paid jobs with the worldleading shipping companies they were sponsored by
during their training.
Gary Hindmarch, Principal of South Shields Marine School,
said: “I congratulate all of the cadets on gaining their
essential professional qualifications.
“Each has worked very hard throughout and shown the
dedication and commitment to learning that is required
to pass these high level and high quality courses.
“They can now look forward to hugely satisfying careers,
seeing the world in well paid jobs as they go.
“Their success is also a credit to South Shields Marine
School’s skilled tutors who have supported them at every
step of their learning.”
The cadets were presented with their graduation scrolls
by South Tyneside College governor David Byrne.
Dr Lindsey Whiterod OBE, Chief Executive of South
Tyneside College, which operates the marine school,
said: “It is very enjoyable to be able to congratulate
these students on their achievements.
“South Shields Marine School is renowned the world
over for the quality of its teaching and the expertise of its
lecturing team – there is nowhere better to learn the skills
required to join the Merchant Navy.
“Graduating from this marine school is a clear sign to
shipping companies that they are employing someone
with the right credentials to do an amazing job.
“I congratulate those who have graduated and wish them
every success for the future.”
“They can now
look forward to
hugely satisfying
careers, seeing
the world in well
paid jobs as
they go.”
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Farewell,
Thivyan Sermugam
A fond farewell to our
Students’ Union president.
South Tyneside College is bidding a fond farewell to our Students’
Union president Thivyan Sermugam, who has graduated after the
successful completion of his HND in marine engineering.
Thivyan – or TK as he is better
known to us – made waves last year
by becoming the first overseas student
to hold the president’s position, being
voted in by his peers just a month
after starting the one-year course.
He was also the first student with
South Shields Marine School, which
is part of South Tyneside College,
to attain the post.
Elected on a manifesto of creating
greater cross-campus student links,
promoting more clubs and societies,
and making the union’s activities better
known and understood, Thivyan who is from the Malaysian capital of
Kuala Lumpur - undertook the role
with dedication and commitment.
Gary Hindmarch, Principal of South
Shields Marine School said: “Thivyan
had ambitious ideas for the works the
union should be doing and did well in
that position.
“He also did well on his course, from
which he successfully graduated. We
will be sorry to see him go and wish
him well in the future.”
Thivyan served alongside Students’
Union vice-president Jed Calcutt,
who added: “TK did a good job with
the union and I’m pleased that he
has done well on his course at the
college too.
“We will all be sorry to see him go,
but it’s great that he has achieved
his academic ambitions with us.”
The Students’ Union provides students
with social activities and acts as
link between them and the college’s
management team.
Every student becomes a member of
the union upon enrolment, and a new
committee is elected every year.
“He also did well on his course, from which he
successfully graduated. We will be sorry to see
him go and wish him well in the future.”
09
Fellowship Award
Andrew Moffat CBE
The man behind the Port of Tyne’s rapid
recent growth and success.
Andrew Moffat CBE has
told of his pride at becoming
only the twelfth recipient of
South Tyneside College’s
coveted Dr Winterbottom
Fellowship Award.
The Newcastle University economics
graduate said the college and the Port
of Tyne had enjoyed a lengthy shared
history of playing important roles within
the communities they serve.
The award is named after Dr Thomas
Winterbottom, whose financial legacy
led to the creation of the original
marine school in 1861 from which
today’s South Shields Marine School,
now part of South Tyneside College,
grew. Given for services to the college,
the marine industry or the borough
of South Tyneside, the award is for
those in academia, industry, science,
commerce, the arts, community, public
and voluntary service or business.
Mr Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Executive
Officer, said: “I am enormously proud
to accept this award which honours
“He is a prominent and respected figure, whose talents
and endeavour are rightly recognised.”
Dr Lindsey Whiterod OBE, Chief Executive of South Tyneside College
Dr Winterbottom who founded the
now internationally acclaimed South
Shields Marine College - which was
established at around the same time
as the Port of Tyne’s predecessors.
“The Port of Tyne has a shared history
and continues to work closely with
South Tyneside College and it is
fitting that this award also recognises
the significance of the port as part
of the local community and wider
maritime industry.”
Dr Lindsey Whiterod OBE, Chief
Executive of South Tyneside College,
added: “Andrew is a tireless champion
of the North East and has done much
to raise its economic fortunes through
the strategic growth of the Port of Tyne.
“He is a prominent and respected
figure, whose talents and endeavour
are rightly recognised through an
award for those who have done much
for the marine industry and industry
in general in South Tyneside and the
wider region.
Mr Moffat was appointed to his
current role in November 2008, and
since then the port has invested over
£120m improving the capacity of its
diverse businesses, which encompass
conventional and bulk cargoes, car
terminals, cruise and ferry, logistics
and estates.
Starting his career as a trainee
accountant with Northumbrian Water,
he switched to the rapidly growing
mobile telecommunications sector in
1989, where he worked for over 17
years within international companies in
financial, commercial and strategic roles.
He joined the Port of Tyne as Finance
and Commercial Director from 3 UK,
a telecoms subsidiary of Hong Kong
based multi-national conglomerate
Hutchison Whampoa, where he was
Chief Finance Officer.
Before that, Mr Moffat worked for
sister company 3 Italia in Milan as Chief
Finance Officer, and has also held a
number of senior roles within Orange,
including UK Director of Strategy and
Group Financial Controller.
10
Student Award
Jamie Loftus-Burke
A South Shields Marine School student has
been honoured by the Radio Officers’
Association (ROA) by receiving its prize for
Electro-Technical Officers.
Jamie Loftus-Burke, 24, who is employed by SSTG, was
named top cadet on the radio maintenance course.
He said: “I was very honoured and privileged to receive
the ROA award.
“I was an electrician before I chose this career. It has
always been an interest of mine to work at sea, but it
wasn’t until I actually started I found out my grandfather
was in the Merchant Navy himself.
“I am currently working at sea as an ETO on board a
passenger vessel.”
Kevin Lund, Head of School for Marine Higher Education,
said: “Jamie is a well-deserved winner. He made an
outstanding effort during his studies, which is clearly
reflected in him being named cadet of the year by the
Radio Officers’ Association.”
He was named a Commander of
the British Empire in the New Year’s
Honours list 2016 for services to the
North East economy and UK ports.
Mr Moffat is also a director of
NewcastleGateshead Initiative, sits
on the Regional Council of the CBI,
and is a board member for the NELEP,
an organisation focused on the delivery
of economic regeneration.
Other fellows are Ray Spencer MBE,
Geoff Ford MBE, John Lightfoot
MBE, Captain Ian McNaught, Captain
Nigel Palmer OBE, Captain Graham
Westgarth, Jean Stokes, Captain Ian
McNaught, Captain Roger Towner,
Margaret Fay CBE, and
Sir Nigel Sherlock.
“I was an electrician before I chose this career.
It has always been an interest of mine to work at
sea, but it wasn’t until I actually started I found out
my grandfather was in the Merchant Navy himself.”
11
Thomson Cruises
Remodel
Thomson Cruises has remodelled its officer training ahead of
expansion of its fleet this year through a new bespoke and high
tech engine room and bridge linked simulation programme
created by experts at South Shields Marine School.
Thirty-six officers have undergone a week’s specialist and intensive
dual simulation instruction, designed to move the company’s training
beyond compliance standards.
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of the ports its vessels navigate – inputted in to the marine school’s
advanced Kongsberg full-mission engine and bridge simulators.
It also involved linking the simulators via software to give fully interactive
replication of onboard interaction between crew on two of Thomson’s
four current in-service vessels – Thomson Celebration and Thomson
Dream - and the Thomson Discovery, which is due to come into
service in 2016.
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comparable to those at sea while staying on dry land, leading to the
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Coordinated by South Shields Marine School and Columbia Cruise
Services (CCS), which manages Thomson’s ships, training took place
over three separate weeks, with 12 officers on each course, allowing
six engine room and six bridge crew at a time to take part.
Instruction aimed to create better understanding of technical and
communications operations and enhance recognition among crew
of all individual roles, with some sessions involving a swapping of
positions between the highest and more junior ranks. Around half
of Thomson’s officer cohort were involved.
“Thomson is very
pleased with the
superb instruction its
officers are getting,
and we are really
pleased to be able
to give this service.”
Paul Wells, CCS’s senior cruise superintendent, said
Thomson’s very specific brief had been ably met by South
Shields Marine School, which was likely to lead to the
relationship’s further development.
Two further weeks in January and February this year
focused more on the 69,130-ton Thomson Discovery, which
has a diesel electric propulsion system and is the largest of
the three vessels.
He added: “Thomson wanted its training to go beyond
compliance, beyond getting a paper certificate – we
wanted to move it up a step.
Mel Irving, Advanced Simulator Manager at South Shields
Marine School, which is the UK’s oldest maritime training
centre and today part of South Tyneside College, said
the programme involved building computer models of
Thomson’s liners based on all engine and onboard data.
“It was for this reason that we looked at something
that involved dual bridge and engine room training, and
something that was bespoke so that it had Thomson’s
systems in place and also the ports that these vessels
use. This meant it was all in compliance with what our
people use on ship.
“There has been very positive feedback from everyone on
the course, and we hope our work with the marine school
evolves. South Shields Marine School and its instructors
have done an excellent job, and the technology they use is
incredible. They took all our requirements and built that into
the programme.
“By linking the engine room and the bridge, we could see
and hear all communications between them, which is a really
valuable training tool. Everyone taking part was experienced
but said how intensive they had found the course.”
This information was then fed in to the simulators, so
that they replicated each vessel’s capabilities, creating a
precision training environment.
Capt Irving added: “As far as I am aware, we are the only
training institute in the UK able to run a full mission diesel
electric engine room simulator directly connected to a full
mission bridge simulator.
“South Shields Marine School has a world-wide reputation
as a centre of excellence, and because of our ability to
make our own ship models and our own area databases,
we can offer this tremendous training opportunity.
“Thomson is very pleased with the superb instruction its
officers are getting, and we are really pleased to be able
to give this service.”
The first week’s instruction ran in early 2015 and was
based around the demands of operating the Thomson
Celebration and Thomson Dream.
12
Tyne Row
Champions
South Shields Marine School hosted the
7th annual row as seven teams battled it out
“The Tyne Row is a
tremendously difficult
challenge, yet one
that inspires all who
take part to try their
best, and it is also
hugely enjoyable.”
Tommy Procter, a former
tugmaster and retired
marine lecturer at South
The seventh South Shields Marine School Annual
Row proved to be an oar-some event but a
comfortable success for the winning team.
The marine school’s own rowers triumphed in around
1hr 23min – five minutes ahead of closest rival American
Bureau of Shipping.
All seven teams competing in the eight nautical mile race,
which starts at Newcastle Quayside and ends at the marine
school’s Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre in
South Shields, successfully completed the challenge.
Fleetwood Nautical Campus came third, followed by South
Tyneside College General Engineering, South Tyneside College
Ladies Team, North East P & I Club, and Royal Navy reserves.
Launched in 2010, the challenge attracts competitors
from across the country, each aiming to tame the river’s
choppy waters and claim the winner’s prize The event is
the brainchild of Tommy Procter, 68, a former tugmaster
and retired marine lecturer at South Shields Marine School.
Tommy, who was the cox of the winning team, said:
“As usual, it proved to be a tough event, but everyone
who took part thoroughly enjoyed the challenge.
“In a highly competitive race with a close finish, South
Shields Marine School team were worthy winners.
“The Tyne Row is a tremendously difficult challenge,
yet one that inspires all who take part to try their best –
and it is also hugely enjoyable.
“I’d like to thank everyone who took part in making this
year’s race such a great success.
“I must give a special thanks to all at TS Collingwood sea
cadet unit in South Shields for their help with training and
safety cover, and to all staff at the Marine and Offshore
Safety Training Centre for their hard work.”
So tough is the challenge that there are two swap-over
points for fresh crews take over. However, the Royal Navy
reserve team rowed the entire course.
The first swap-over is after 3.5 nautical miles and the
second a further 3.1 nautical miles downriver.
The winning team comprised Jon Milner, Lawrence Herbert,
Sam Lindstaedt and Rico Vere-Nicoll in leg one, Connor
Chekotay, Ross Davison-Harmer, Jacob Wright and Tom
Crowther in leg two, and Josslynne Masters, Ellie Norris,
George Maxwell and Andrew Dunmore in leg three.
For the second year running, the winners and runners-up
medals were sponsored by South Shields Ferry, under the
aegis of Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive/Nexus.
South Shields Marine School’s chosen charity was
Seafarers UK, which makes grants to nautical charities that
look after the welfare needs of seafarers, ex-seafarers and
their dependents.
Local companies donated sponsorship and prizes towards
raising money for the event and the charity.
They included Bureua Veritas, Dicksons, Maersk, Minchella
& Co, Prichard Gordon Tankers, Safinah, SolarSolve, South
Shields Marine School and Sodexo.
Specialist catering provider Sodexo sponsored South
Shields Marine School’s rowing kit.
Raffle prizes were donated by Mambos Wine and Dine,
South Shields Surf School, Lifestyle Fitness, Metro Radio,
Barbour, Dominos, Lucozade, Hooray Soft Play, comedian
Jason Cook, and South Tyneside College’s hair and beauty
department and its 1861 Club.
The race started from Newcastle Quay, just yards from the
iconic Millennium Bridge.
It was followed by a barbecue, entertainment, and the
presentation of the winners’ medals and cup.
13
Seafarers
Awareness Week
Children at Ridgeway Primary Academy got themselves shipshape
by dressing up to learn about national Seafarers Awareness Week.
Children at Ridgeway Primary launched themselves in to
the project by coming in to class in nautical-themed outfits.
They became sailors, engineers and captains, with some
wearing stripey clothes in recognition of the maritime industry.
It was part of fun activities in which they were also given
posters and stickers by Seafarers Awareness Week
organiser, Seafarers UK, the maritime charity that
oversees the UK’s maritime environment.
The activity was designed to raise awareness of the important
role the UK’s seafarers play in the life of the nation.
Marine school lecturers Josslyne Masters and Captain
Jon Milner also spoke to the children about life on the
ocean waves and careers at sea.
Due to its participation, the school, which is sponsored as
an academy by South Tyneside College, which operates
South Shields Marine School, was entered into a prize draw
to win £500.
Headteacher Michael McCarthy said: “It was a fun, but also
very educational day of activities.
“South Shields has a long and proud seafaring history and it
is important that its young people have an understanding
of that and of how the sea has played a role in the lives of
generations of its people.
“South Shields has a long and proud seafaring
history and it is important that its young people
have an understanding of that.”
“The children really enjoyed getting
dressed up in their outfits and had
a great time. I’m very pleased that
Ridgeway Primary was able to promote
this special awareness week.”
Seafarers Awareness Week, which
ran from June 20 to June 26, had the
theme of promoting ‘Maritime Jobs
for Future Generations’.
The organisation has also called on
the government and the UK shipping
industry to invest in training British
Merchant Navy officers to meet a
huge manpower shortfall.
A recent report from the International
Chamber of Shipping revealed a
shortfall of 16,500 deck and engineer
officers, with a global shortage forecast
of maritime officers standing at 92,000
by 2020 and 147,500 by 2025.
The demand for officers has increased
by 24 per cent since 2010, but the
number being trained in the UK has
largely remained stagnant, with fewer
than 1,000 British cadets each year
commencing training for Merchant
Navy careers.
Commodore Barry Bryant, Seafarers
UK’s Director General, said: “There is
an urgent need for serious investment
in our young people who want to work
at sea, both from the government by
allocating more funds for training, and
from the shipping industry by ensuring
that all British cadets are guaranteed
time at sea to become qualified.
“Without increased investment in
the UK’s maritime skills base, we will
face a serious shortage of men and
women who in due course will move
from seafaring to shore-based roles,
such as port operations, crew manning
services, shipbroking, chartering
and insurance.
“A large part of the nation’s and the
City of London’s maritime competence
will rely on these future UK seafarers.”
The UK maritime industry directly
contributes at least £11bn a year to
the UK economy, while supporting
over 113,000 jobs.
Seafarers UK provides bursaries for
cadets who are keen to work at sea
but are prevented from doing so by
financial constraints.
The charity believes what is required
is a fresh and joined-up approach to
making young people aware of our
great maritime heritage, the huge
importance of the sea to our island
nation, and the consequent career
opportunities for training to work in
the UK’s maritime growth areas.
These include the servicing of offshore
windfarms, the design, build and
crewing of ‘superyachts’, and crew
for cruise ships.
Call us on:0191 427 3772
or Email:[email protected]
www.stc.ac.uk
/SouthShieldsMarineSchool
@ssmarineschool

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