Our Collaborations
Stronger Together. Engineered for Success.
The Result:
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Availability to undertake Deck Officer Oral Exam Preparation though CM Marine - Providing the Navigators Equivalent to TST's Engineering Platform.
An Unmatched Maritime Oral Preparation Service
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Discounted purchasing at PocketChief (Code: TST5) - Renowned for their physical Engineering Oral Preparation books, the final compliment to our MIN 654 Packages!
Renowned for comprehensive coverage
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Our Launchpad status at Maritime Solent, alongside some of the biggest firms in industry, TST's mission was always simple:
Encouraging young professionals into Marine Engineering Career pathways, first time.
Inspired by confidence, understanding and a safety conscious mind.
CM Marine
CM Marine provides professional maritime training and career support for deck, yacht and Merchant Navy candidates across the UK. With over a decade of maritime expertise, CM Marine specialises in oral preparation, RYA shorebased training, superyacht modules, marine operations courses and practical career guidance. Their online learning platform allows candidates to study anytime, anywhere, with access across mobile, tablet and desktop devices.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
A Strategic Maritime Training Collaboration
TST Engineering Services is proud to collaborate with CM Marine, a leading provider of Deck Oral Preparation and maritime training solutions within the UK.
This partnership brings together specialist engineering oral preparation and expert deck oral preparation to create a complete, end-to-end oral preparation solution for maritime professionals progressing through MCA certification.
Together
CM Marine and TST Engineering Services provide marine professionals with a complete, specialist oral preparation pathway across both deck and engineering disciplines. This collaboration brings together CM Marine’s deck-focused MCA training expertise with TST’s engineering-led MIN 654 oral preparation, giving candidates structured, practical and exam-focused support from experienced maritime professionals who understand the pressures of certification and progression at sea.
PocketChief
Pocket Chief provides in-depth physical Q&A preparation books designed to support MCA oral candidates with structured questions, model-style answers and focused revision material. Their books give candidates a practical self-study resource that can be used alongside TST’s live coaching to reinforce understanding and improve exam readiness.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
Together, TST Engineering Services and Pocket Chief provide marine engineering candidates with a more complete MCA oral preparation pathway. This partnership combines TST’s structured MIN 654 engineering coaching with Pocket Chief’s physical Q&A preparation books, giving candidates both guided officer-to-officer training and focused self-study support.
Together
By working together, TST and Pocket Chief give marine professionals access to a stronger preparation package: live, personalised engineering oral coaching from TST, supported by Pocket Chief’s detailed written question-and-answer resources. This helps candidates build knowledge, confidence and exam technique before facing the MCA oral examination.
Maritime Solent
Maritime Solent provides a regional maritime network supporting growth, collaboration, innovation and skills development across the Solent’s maritime sector. Their work helps connect maritime businesses, training providers and industry partners, creating opportunities for development, visibility and stronger professional pathways within the UK maritime industry.
ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP
Together, TST Engineering Services and Maritime Solent support marine professionals by strengthening access to specialist maritime training, career development and industry-focused progression. This partnership connects TST’s structured MIN 654 engineering oral preparation with Maritime Solent’s wider maritime network, helping candidates move forward with confidence.
Together
By working together, TST and Maritime Solent help create a stronger pathway for seafarers seeking professional growth, certification success and long-term career progression. The collaboration supports TST’s mission to deliver focused, practical and industry-relevant training for marine engineers preparing for higher responsibility at sea.
