Ireland’s Professional Maritime, Search & Rescue & Powerboat Training Specialists
Delivering professional marine training, operational SAR instruction, commercial marine development and recreational powerboat courses throughout Ireland.
With over 25 years of frontline maritime operational experience, Safe Water Training provides specialist marine training and consultancy services for rescue organisations, commercial operators, government agencies, emergency services, marine professionals and recreational boaters nationwide.
Our team includes nationally recognised Instructor Trainers and Senior Instructor Trainers involved in the development of instructors, operational standards and marine training capability throughout Ireland.
Trusted Nationwide For Professional Marine Training & Operational Support
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25+ Years Operational Experience
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Nationwide Training Delivery
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Instructor Trainers & Senior Instructor Trainers
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Search & Rescue Specialists
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Commercial Marine & Safety Training
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Irish Sailing Instructor Accreditation
Professional Marine Training Built On Real Operational Experience
Safe Water Training delivers professional maritime training, operational development and marine consultancy across Ireland.
Unlike many training providers, our instructors bring genuine frontline experience from:
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Search & Rescue operations
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Commercial marine environments
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Marine incident response
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Operational seamanship
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Instructor development
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Safety management and consultancy
Our programmes are designed not only to develop technical skills, but also operational judgement, leadership, crew coordination and decision-making in demanding environments.
Alongside our commercial and operational programmes, we continue to provide high-quality recreational powerboat training and own-boat tuition for individuals looking to develop confidence, safety and practical boating skills on the water.
Specialist Marine Training & Consultancy Services
Search & Rescue Training
Professional SAR crew, coxswain and rescue boat operations training delivered by instructors with real-world operational experience.
Commercial Marine Training
Operational powerboat handling, commercial skipper development and marine safety programmes tailored to professional marine environments.
Instructor Development & Accreditation
National governing body instructor training, mentoring and accreditation delivered by qualified Instructor Trainers and Senior Instructor Trainers.
Marine Consultancy & Safety Services
Operational procedures, risk assessments, safety systems and marine operational support for organisations operating on or near water.
Recreational Powerboat Training & Own Boat Tuition
Irish Sailing powerboat courses and private tuition delivered nationwide for recreational boaters, clubs and boat owners.
Supporting Marine Training & SAR Capability Nationwide
Safe Water Training has contributed to the development of professional marine training standards, instructor development and operational procedures within Ireland.
Our team has:
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trained and accredited instructors,
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delivered national SAR development programmes,
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contributed to operational procedures,
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supported rescue organisations,
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and provided assessments and consultancy for professional marine sectors nationwide.
We develop not only operational rescue crews, but also the instructors, standards and systems that support long-term SAR capability.
Supporting Professional & Recreational Marine Sectors
We work with a wide range of organisations and individuals including:
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Search & Rescue organisations
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Emergency services
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Defence organisations
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Government agencies
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Commercial marine operators
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Fisheries and enforcement personnel
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Construction and civil engineering organisations
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Clubs and adventure centres
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Recreational boat owners
Why Organisations & Boaters Choose Safe Water Training
Organisations and boaters choose Safe Water Training because of our combination of:
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operational credibility,
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instructional expertise,
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frontline experience,
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and realistic training delivery.
Our instructors combine nationally recognised qualifications with years of practical operational experience in rescue, commercial and professional marine environments.
Whether delivering advanced operational SAR programmes or beginner recreational powerboat courses, our focus remains the same:
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professionalism,
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safety,
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practical capability,
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and high-quality instruction.
Discuss Your Marine Training Requirements
Whether you require:
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Search & Rescue training
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Rescue boat operations
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Commercial skipper development
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Instructor accreditation
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Marine consultancy
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Own boat tuition
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or recreational powerboat training
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Safe Water Training can develop a programme tailored to your requirements.
Contact Our Team
Safe Water Training is an Irish Sailing Recognised Training Centre for the delivery of the National Powerboat Training Scheme in Ireland. Irish Sailing is the National Governing Body for Powerboating in Ireland.
We operate our Powerboat Training Courses from our training centre in the village of Cong which straddles the border between Galway and Mayo. During your Powerboat Training Course you'll get to explore Lough Corrib, learning how to navigate around the islands and enjoy the amazing surrounds that Galway and Mayo have to offer.
We offer a range of Powerboat Training Courses including the Introduction to Powerboating, National Powerboat Certificate, Intermediate Powerboat Certificate, Safety Boat Certificate, Coastal Navigation for Small Boats Certificate and the Advanced Powerboat Certificate.
Here at Safe Water Training we also provide a pathway for those interested in working towards the Powerboat Instructor qualification offering Powerboat Pre-Entry Assessments , Powerboat Instructor Courses and Powerboat Instructor Conversion courses at all levels on the Irish Sailing Powerboat Training Courses scheme.
Hiring a boat abroad is a great way to have fun when you're on holiday! To do this you'll need the 'ICC'.
The National Powerboat Certificate allows you to apply for the 'International Certificate of Competency' (ICC). The aim of the ICC is to provide boat owners and people wishing to charter boats abroad with an internationally recognised document certifying their competence to skipper a boat for recreational use.
The National Powerboat Certificate also allows you to apply for the 'Commercial Endorsement'.The Commercial Endorsement qualifies you to act as master or crew on vessels holding Passenger Boat licences as required by the Department of Transport.
The Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate is a 2 day course covering the skills and knowledge required to safely skipper a powerboat keeping yourself and your crew safe while afloat. This is considered the 'Driving Licence' for Boats in Ireland. Come and join us at our Powerboat Training Centre in Cong which straddles the border between Galway and Mayo and explore the fantastic Lough Corrib with us during your Powerboat course.
Have your own Boat? We can run this course for you on your boat at your home port if you wish. Contact Us for more info on this option and to discuss scheduling dates to suit you best.
Safe Water Training also own and operate Corrib Safari which provides boat tours on Lough Corrib, private RIB charters and commercial services with our Commercially Licenced RIB that holds a licence from the Deptartment of Transport.
If you're looking for a boat tour in Galway, boat tour on Lough Corrib, boat hire Lough Corrib, Boat hire in Galway or and activity in Cong then Corrib Safari is for you!