City of Glasgow College’s (COGC) Riverside Campus, located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre along the banks of the River Clyde, offers a diverse range of courses delivered by teams of expert lecturers that will provide you with the skills and confidence required for a rewarding career at sea

As a COGC cadet you will have access to world class facilities such as our working engine room, simulation suites and Electro Technical Lab.

Our on-site accommodation offers picturesque views across the river Clyde and easy access to the city centre and various transport links. You can also enjoy entertainment facilities like pool tables, table tennis, and games consoles in common areas at Riverside campus, with additional accommodation available on St Luke’s Terrace, a short walk from the main campus.

As well as gaining a world class education at a renowned nautical college, Clyde Marine Training cadets at City of Glasgow College can also enjoy the following benefits:

  • A starter pack including laptop, discipline specific equipment to aid you in your chosen course and a backpack. All yours to keep!
  • Sponsorship through our partner shipping companies with a minimum monthly payment of £800 for both college and sea phases
  • All Tuition and course Fees covered by sponsoring company
  • Two sea-based phases during your time at college allowing you direct hands-on Direct hands-on experience with life at sea

FACILITIES AVAILABLE
  • World class Engineering workshop with unique 20 tonne working ship engine and ETO Lab
  • Marine Skills Centre including jetty, rescue lifeboats and a free fall lifeboat
  • 360-degree shipping simulation suite, engine room simulator, five ship handling simulators and nautical chart rooms
  • Dynamic positioning Lab
  • High voltage workshop
  • ECDIS and GMDSS suites
  • 4 multi-purpose deck desktop simulation classrooms
  • 2 multi-purpose engine desktop simulation classrooms
  • On site accommodation in the centre of Glasgow
  • Free breakfast available every week day morning in the campus canteen
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
  • World class Engineering workshop with unique 20 tonne working ship engine and ETO Lab
  • Marine Skills Centre including jetty, rescue lifeboats and a free fall lifeboat
  • 360-degree shipping simulation suite, engine room simulator, five ship handling simulators and nautical chart rooms
  • Dynamic positioning Lab
  • High voltage workshop
  • ECDIS and GMDSS suites
  • 4 multi-purpose deck desktop simulation classrooms
  • 2 multi-purpose engine desktop simulation classrooms
  • On site accommodation in the centre of Glasgow
  • Free breakfast available every week day morning in the campus canteen