News

Ellen Duke is a third-generation oyster farmer who began her journey in the industry at 17, working in oyster hatcheries. At 18, she joined Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) as a trainee, setting the foundation for her career in aquaculture. She pursued Certificate III and IV in Aquaculture at SMT

Seafood and Maritime Training (RTO Code 7074) is offering the MAR40320 Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45m Near Coastal), starting on July 28 at our Battery Point campus, located at 2A Gladstone St. The course runs for four weeks, structured as two weeks on, one week off,

Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) was honoured to take part in this year’s Australian Wooden Boat Festival, joining Seafood Industry Tasmania at the ‘Gotta Love Tassie Seafood’ tent. The event was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and showcase the skills and training involved in the seafood and

Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) is proud to be the first workplace to join the b kinder Workplace Initiative—a powerful program designed to strengthen workplace culture by fostering kindness, empathy, compassion, and belonging. Led by employees, the initiative helps create a positive work environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you’ve taken a course with SMT, there’s a good chance you’ve met David Peberdy as your trainer. Dave is one of our cornerstone trainers, teaching a wide range of courses, including MED2, MED3, Coxswain Engineering, DMLA, ESS, Master 24, Wader Safety, and First Aid. Dave holds impressive qualifications, including

Over the summer break, it’s not just the staff who get a refresh—our boats do too! Both Seatrain and Navigator underwent thorough maintenance to ensure they’re in peak condition for the year of courses ahead. This year marked significant milestones, with the vessels due for their 5-year renewal and 10-year

Coming from a family of merchant seafarers, Gerry always knew that his future was tied to working at sea. Gerasimos ‘Gerry’ Tzamarias first enrolled in the Master 24 course in February 2007 with the best intentions of completing the program and obtaining his license. Coming from a family of merchant

SMT was excited to welcome its first group of international students for 2025. The students came from Seongsan High School, a public high school in Daegu, South Korea, and spent three days learning about maritime and aquaculture practices in Tasmania. During their visit, the students toured SMT’s facilities and vessels,

One of our longest-serving trainers and assessors.

Chadd Mumme, Seafood and Maritime Training’s (SMT) Aquaculture Training Officer, recently visited the Huon Valley Trade Training Centre (HVTTC) to review their facilities and strengthen collaboration on aquaculture training programs. During his visit, Chadd worked closely with HVTTC trainer and assessor James Melbourne-Thomas to discuss the delivery of the Certificate

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducted Master 45 Oral Exams at Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) offices in Hobart over five days from October 22nd to October 31st. Fourteen SMT students participated in the exams, benefiting from group bookings organized in a familiar and comfortable environment. The use of

Regional Coxswain Deck course to finish off 2024.

Upcoming Coxswain Deck Course in St. Helens

Meet SMT trainer – Scott Strong

SMT news – Women Shine in SMT’s Recent Coxswain Deck Course