Seagrass Marine

25/08/2026

Could you benefit from a career-boosting scholarship fund?

Skilled boaters who can prove their dedication to the marine industry could be eligible for a training grant, the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship.

The small commercial vessel sector offers a huge and diverse employment opportunity for mariners in the UK and overseas. From eco-tourism and windfarm workboats to racing charters on the Solent and superyachts around the globe – there’s a sailing career for every taste.

Find out more about the selection process and apply today: http://rya.org/khAG50Zt8jS

The deadline for the next round of applications is Monday 19 October 2026.

17/07/2026

Completed your AEC1? Ready for the next step?

We’ve had a last-minute space become available on our MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) running:

📅 20–24 July
📍 Oban
🕘 Approx. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm each day

To make sure the place doesn’t go to waste, we’re offering a super special one time price of just £600

Whether you’re progressing towards your commercial qualifications or looking to further your engineering knowledge, this is a fantastic opportunity to continue your training.

📩 Message or call 01631 561424 today to secure the place – once it’s gone, it’s gone!

25/06/2026

A huge thank you to Oban High School and Developing the Young Workforce dywargyll for organising and supporting today’s Careers Fair.

It was fantastic to meet so many young people, answer questions, and chat about the huge range of opportunities available across the maritime sector; from engineering, offshore energy and marine science to cruise ships, emergency services and life at sea.

The Beat the Bowline Challenge proved extremely popular throughout the day and sparked some healthy competition amongst both students and adults!

🏆 Fastest overall time went to Donald Wilson with an incredible 2.5 seconds. Blink and you’d have missed him.

🚒 Special mention to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who brought some serious inter-team competitiveness and recorded the fastest service team time of 3.2 seconds.

If you’ve ever thought about a career at sea, or would simply like to find out more about the opportunities available, we’d be delighted to have a chat.

Get in touch at [email protected] or WhatsApp us on 01631 561424.

As we told the students today, there is no right or wrong path into a career. Every experience is a chance to learn, and careers often appear in places you least expect. Keep an open mind, say yes to opportunities, and see where the journey takes you.

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08/05/2026

🚨 Last Minute AEC1 Space Available 🚨
We have had a space become available on next week’s MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1) in Oban.
📅 Monday 11th May – Friday 15th May
📍 Seagrass Marine HQ, Oban
💷 Discounted Price £800
A practical 5-day course ideal for commercial and leisure vessel operators, engineers, crew, and those working towards commercial qualifications.
Please feel free to share through your own networks if appropriate.
To book or for further information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01631 561424 / 07500 454908

07/05/2026

🚤😂 Boat ownership explained entirely through Facebook reactions…

👍 Buying the boat
❤️ Picking her up
🥰 First sunny day afloat
😃 “We’ll use her all the time!”
😮 Strange noise from the engine
😢 Repair invoice arrives
😡 Why does boating cost THIS much?!
👍 Sold it… life is simple again.

…until you start looking at boats again three weeks (days) later. 👀

Thinking of getting into boating, building confidence, or making ownership a bit less stressful? Proper training makes a huge difference.

Seagrass Marine offers practical, friendly marine training in Oban including:

⚓ Powerboat Courses
⚓ VHF SRC Radio
⚓ First Aid
⚓ Yachtmaster Theory
⚓ MCA Approved Engine Courses (AEC1 & AEC2)
⚓ Commercial & Workboat Training

📍 Oban, Scotland
📞 01631 561424
🌐 Seagrass Marine

01/05/2026

This weekend Oban is buzzing with the RIB Rendezvous 🚤

Fancy being part of it next time?

At Seagrass Marine, we run practical, hands-on powerboat training right here in Oban — whether you’re starting out, building confidence, or working towards commercial endorsement.

Not just about certificates… but we’re pretty good at those too 😉

Take a look at our upcoming courses 👇

24/04/2026

Great job opportunity

Are you looking for an apprenticeship?

If you're looking for a career with a difference, where no two days are the same, and a chance to see parts of Scotland that seem so inaccessible...

Then a career aboard our Lighthouse Tenders could be just what you have been looking for.

You will undertake a comprehensive training programme with the City of Glasgow College.

The current pay band for a Deck Apprentice is £18,272 per year and is reviewed annually.

For more information or to apply, visit 👉 https://argylljobs.com/jobs/69ea3090b27b6c34b99ce6ea

17/04/2026

At this point, we’re quite used to 5⭐ reviews
…but every so often, one comes along that we just have to share.

Huge thank you to Barry for this one:

“Firstly, what a lovely team you are. Made me feel at home from the first day. The course was very well structured and very well presented. I will definitely be recommending Seagrass Marine to my colleagues for future courses. The star team member was of course Elspeth… Thank you.”

We had a great time too, Barry, and we’re glad our Unmanageable Director continues to steal the show 😄

Really appreciate you taking the time to share this, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

10/04/2026

Want to make sure you are operating legally?

Using a VHF radio on a boat, kayak, windsurf, etc? It is a legal requirement to be licensed.

Why not join our course on Saturday 18th April and make sure you’re up to speed.

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🚨 Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! 🚨

Being able to keep a calm head in emergency situations at sea will save lives. Correctly operating your VHF radio and understanding when to make a mayday call or a pan pan call, is fundamental to this.

Even if you’re not going far offshore and have a mobile phone, a VHF radio is essential. There’s no guarantee you’ll have signal and wet phones aren’t exactly reliable when you need them most.

Good radio etiquette matters too. Using the correct procedures helps keep channels clear, ensuring you don’t block a genuine distress call from another vessel.

🔎 Did you know?

It is a legal requirement to have a license to use a VHF radio. The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to operate VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on any British flagged vessel with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment.

Stay prepared. Read more: http://rya.org/9jCw50YGkZN