UKSA is a maritime youth charity and world-renowned training centre of excellence. We inspire and support children and young people to broaden their horizons through inspirational water-based adventures, education and training for careers at sea. We are passionate about enhancing life skills, developing resilience, confidence and teamwork.
UKSA’s ambition is to work with more and more children and young people who need our help most, helping build positive futures and pathways into maritime employment.
We remove financial and social barriers by providing funding so that everyone from all walks of life can access our programmes. We rely on the generosity of donors and partners to help us transform children and young people’s lives.
As the world’s leading provider of maritime training, we offer over 100 industry-leading courses to ensure all your learning needs are catered for. We also offer a suite of inspirational on-the-water educational experiences for school and group trips.
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Launch your maritime career
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MCA & RYA Online courses
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Learn outside the classroom
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