Skipper Training with a difference on-board former UK lifeboat
Introducing New Zealand’s newest (and only) commercial maritime training vessel. Skipper Training NZ purchased the former British lifeboat this year for its suitability delivering navigation, seamanship, and engineering training. The vessel will be used throughout the country to deliver practical training courses including Skipper Restricted Limits (CIDMO SRL) where students complete their MNZ Task Book on board with our tutors. Equipped with full radio and navigation suites, 26 watertight compartments, fixed and portable fire pumps, and powered by twin 500hp engines. She can cruise at 18 knots and withstand rolling through 360 degrees -though we don’t plan to put our… Read More