About TST Engineering Services
Maritime Training Built by Engineers, for Engineers.
TST Engineering Services is a UK maritime engineering training and consultancy provider specialising in structured MCA Engineering Oral Preparation. Our approach combines current seagoing engineering experience, methodical technical tuition and recognised instructor training to support engineers throughout their professional development.
Our preparation is built around understanding, not simply memorizing answers. Through structured 1-to-1 tuition, technical discussion and examiner-style questioning, candidates develop the knowledge, reasoning and confidence required to explain their decisions clearly during the MCA oral examination.
Supporting marine engineers from their first Certificate of Competency through to senior engineering management.
Our Delivery Method
Guided by international training standards.
Our training is developed and delivered by maritime professionals trained in IMO Model Courses 3.12, 6.09 and 6.10, supporting a structured, effective and professionally focused approach to learning, assessment and candidate development.
IMO Model Course 3.12 — Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers IMO Model Course 3.12 focuses on the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers. It is designed for those involved in maritime education, training, assessment and certification processes. For TST, this supports the way we assess candidate readiness, identify knowledge gaps and provide structured feedback during oral preparation. The MCA oral examination is not only about knowing technical facts; it is about proving competence, judgement, safe decision-making and the ability to communicate at the correct professional level. TST applies this assessment-led approach by helping candidates understand where they currently are, what standard is expected, and what must be improved before examination.
IMO Model Course 6.09 — Training Course for Instructors IMO Model Course 6.09 is the recognised maritime instructor training model. It supports instructors involved in delivering training to seafarers and is linked to the expectations of STCW Regulation I/6, which requires those conducting seafarer training to be appropriately qualified. This course focuses on the planning, preparation and delivery of effective instruction. It includes the use of appropriate teaching methods, learning objectives, structured delivery and the ability to support different learner needs. For TST candidates, this matters because effective oral preparation is not just about asking questions. It requires clear explanation, structured teaching, correction of misunderstanding and the ability to break complex marine engineering topics into a logical learning pathway.
IMO Model Course 6.10 — Train the Simulator Trainer and Assessor IMO Model Course 6.10 focuses on the training and assessment of seafarers through simulator-based learning. It covers the relevance of simulation in maritime training, simulator pedagogy, learning psychology, exercise design, briefing, assessment and debriefing. Although TST’s MCA oral preparation is not simply simulator training, the principles are highly relevant. The MCA oral examination places candidates under pressure and requires them to respond to realistic operational scenarios, machinery failures, emergencies, legislation questions and decision-making challenges. TST uses this scenario-led approach to help candidates practise how they think, speak and respond when questioned under oral examination conditions.
Award Winners!
Meet the Team
Our consultants come from senior engineering management backgrounds and bring current, recent seagoing experience into every session. This allows technical knowledge, procedures and statutory requirements to be discussed in the context of how engineering departments are actually operated onboard.
Antony
Director - TST Engineering Services (LTD)
14 years of continuous global maritime engineering experience, overhaul and plant operations including LNG system maintenance and fuel bunkering operations.
Alongside his seagoing career, Antony specializes in marine engineering simulator-based training across the UK and Europe. Course designer of TST's award winning package.
UK CHIEF ENGINEER UNLIMITED
14+ Years' Seagoing Experience
IMO 3.12 · 6.09 · 6.10
LNG · FGAS · Senior Management
Chris
Marine Technical Consultant
11 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, commissioning, and technical management of large vessels and LNG-fuelled propulsion systems.
Alongside his seagoing career, Christopher works as a Marine Engineering Consultant with TST, delivering award winning structured UK MCA Engineering Oral Examination prep.
UK CHIEF ENGINEER UNLIMITED
10+ Years' Seagoing Experience
IMO 3.12 · 6.09 · 6.10
LNG · FGAS · ERM · Senior Management
Daniel
Marine Technical Consultant
15 years of seagoing experience. His operational experience covers LNG fuel systems, diesel-electric propulsion, dry-docking, crew leadership and SMS Auditing.
Daniel supports TST Engineering Services as a Marine Engineering Consultant, sharing his extensive operational knowledge and delivering TST's award winning course.
UK CHIEF ENGINEER UNLIMITED
15+ Years' Seagoing Experience
IMO 3.12 · 6.09 · 6.10
LNG · FGAS · ERM · Senior Management
Adrian
Marine Technical Consultant
9 years of seagoing experience. His experience is in marine technical operations and maintenance providing operational experience and overhaul knowledge.
Adrian supports TST Engineering Services as a Marine Engineering Consultant, sharing his extensive operational knowledge and delivering TST's award winning course.
UK CHIEF ENGINEER UNLIMITED
9+ Years' Seagoing Experience
IMO 3.12 · 6.09 · 6.10
LNG / IGF · ERM · Senior Management
The Future of TST
Building the Go-To Platform for Marine Engineers
TST continues to develop its training, resources and digital learning tools to provide marine engineers with a comprehensive platform for professional development.
Our focus remains on improving the quality, structure and accessibility of engineering tuition while responding to the changing needs of the industry.
Shaped by the Engineers We Support.
Candidate feedback remains an important part of TST's development. The experiences, results and suggestions of the engineers using our services continue to shape how our preparation, resources and E-Learning platform develop.
Ready to Progress?
Explore our structured preparation programmes for EOOW, Second Engineer, Chief Engineer, ETO and Small Vessel candidates.