Fully license and approved marine training
IN THE UAE & MALDIVES

JLS YACHTS TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NUMBERS

9433
STUDENTS ENROLLED
2008-2022
7
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
AS OF 2022
37
COURSES AVAILABLE
AS OF 2022
3
JLS TRAINING CENTRE
WORLDWIDE

“JLS Yachts Training Institute provides high-standard maritime training, obtained both RYA and Highfields world-class standards. We advancing the marine industry training in the UAE and Maldives.”

Captain Steve Corbett, CEO & Founder

JLS YACHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

DUBAI & ABU DHABI, UAE

JLS Yacht Training Institute UAE is a fully recognized RYA Training Provider and is the leader in Pleasure and Light Commercial marine training in the Middle East.

We are currently recognized to deliver the following courses:

  • RYA Powerboat 1
  • RYA Powerboat 2
  • RYA Intermediate Powerboat
  • RYA Advanced Powerboat
  • RYA VHF/SRC Course
  • RYA Personal Survival Techniques (Sea Survival)
  • RYA First Aid
  • RYA Tender Operators

We also offer the following courses:

  • STCW 95/10 Basic Safety Course and Refresher Training
  • One on One Training
  • Custom Training
  • Own Boat Tuition
  • Deckhand Training (Entry Level) 
  • Yacht Awareness
  • Diesel & Outboard Engine Training
  • Yacht Practical (available on 2023)
  • Dockhand Course (available on 2023)
  • Stewardess Training (Entry Level) (available on 2023)

Highfield Courses we offer:

  • 3 Day First Aid at Work
  • 2 Day Refresher
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • CPR and Defib
  • Paediatric First Aid
  • Food Safety
  • Health and Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • COSHH
  • Safeguarding
  • Manual Handling
  • Mental Health First Aid

JLS YACHT TRAINING INSTITUTE

THULUDSHOO, MALE, MALDIVES

Nestled within the heart of the Maldives, JLS Yachts Training Institute Maldives is Recognised Training Centre (RTC) established to deliver the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The RYA was established in 1875 to try to make water users safer. Our training facility in Thuludshoo is the first-ever international boat driving license approved by Maldives Authority.

We are currently recognised to deliver the following course;

  • RYA Powerboat 1
  • RYA Powerboat 2

We also offer the following courses;

  • One on One Training
  • Custom Training
  • Yacht Awareness Course
  • Deckhand Training (Entry Level)
  • Stewardess Training (Entry Level) (available in 2023)
  • Dockhand Training (Entry Level) (available in 2023)
  • Yacht Practical Course  (available in 2023)

We provide high-standard maritime training and obtained RYA international standards, JLS Yachts Training Institute Maldives is now advancing the marine industry training in the Maldives.

MEET THE TEAM

DUBAI & ABU DHABI UAE

CS

Captain Steve

Principle & Founder
mike

Captain Mike Fetton

Managing Director, Instructor
Bob

Bob Harvey

Training Manager / Chief Instructor
Keith

Keith Stanley

Instructor
Ailene

Ailene Kae Apolonio

Training Coordinator

MALE, THULUDSHOO MADIVES

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Ahamed Naushad

Principle, Maldives
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Dominic Betts

Chief Instructor, Maldives
Mohamed Jameel

Mohamed Jameel

Operations Manager, Maldives
Moahmed Sayaah

Mohamed Sayaah

Training Coordinator, Maldives

Why choose the RYA, Highfield and JLS Yacht Training Institute?

RYA the World’s oldest and most respected Marine Training.

RYA training is forward thinking and designed for whatever level of skill, professionalism and knowledge you want to achieve. They have been around for over 147 years, but our approach is fresh and up to date. RYA courses and resourses never stop developing to take into account the dynamic world of boating.

The RYA ‘s expertise and experience in developing training courses, together with the backing of the British Governments Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), help to demonstrate why RYA qualifications stand out. From local water sports managers and instructors to military personnel and super yacht captains, an RYA qualification takes your career forward.

RYA instruction is supported by people working in the business, so you will also benefit from their real world experience. These people are proof that RYA Training is a passport to achieving your goals.

RYA qualifications are known and respected the world over and we work constantly to ensure that the highest standards.

  • Over 2,200 RYA recognized training centre’s in more than 44 countries.
  • 22,000 RYA instructors across the world.
  • 15,000 professionals working on commercial vessels using RYA Certificates of Competence.
  • 155,000 people completing RYA courses every year.
  • Over 300,000 expert RYA publications are added each year to the personal libraries of recreational and professional boaters.
  • Manage the UK Olympic sailing squad
  • Advise Governing bodies on safety issues