BOATYARD & MARINA TRAINING
At P&D Marine Services, we deliver specialist training for boatyards and marinas on machinery and general boatyard operations across the UK. From new operators to experienced yard staff looking to refresh their skills, our courses promote safe, compliant and efficient handling of all types of lifting and transport equipment used in marine environments.
Our background is marina and boat yard operations. Therefore, we are able to offer direct experience and skills that focus on the lifting and handling of boats.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
Our trainers are seasoned marine‑industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience across a wide range of boatyard and marina operations. Each instructor draws on years of practical knowledge from real-world scenarios, including vessel handling, yard logistics, equipment maintenance and safety management. This ensures your team not only learns the theoretical principles but also gains practical, actionable techniques that can be applied immediately to day-to-day operations.
EQUIPMENT & YARD SAFETY COURSES
We provide training on all major types of yard machinery, including boat hoists, trailers, movers, travel lifts, cranes and slipway systems. Additional modules cover yard safety procedures, lifting practices, chocking and shoring methods, ensuring your staff work confidently and safely in all conditions.
CERTIFIED TRAINING THAT MEETS STANDARDS
P&D Marine Services is the exclusive UK provider of Roodberg-approved training, as well as being able to provide recognised NPORS training for a wide range of boatyard and marina machinery. Our accredited courses meet recognised industry standards and support your organisation’s compliance. We also provide a wide range of boatyard and marina specific courses – all supported by course leaders with extensive knowledge and experience from working within the industry.
THEORY & PRACTICAL TRAINING
Each course combines classroom-based instruction with hands-on, practical sessions. Delegates learn not just how to operate equipment safely, but also how to identify potential issues and maintain machinery in line with manufacturer guidelines. Successful participants receive certification upon completion.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS FOR ESTABLISHED SITES
For established marinas and boatyards, we offer competency assessments to verify existing staff skills and compliance. These assessments highlight strengths and identify areas where refresher or additional training may be required, supporting your internal safety and audit processes.
BESPOKE & GROUP TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Every site operates differently — which is why we offer bespoke training packages tailored to your specific machinery, layout and workforce needs. We can also arrange group sessions for teams across multiple sites, making training cost-effective, consistent and convenient for your organisation.
ONGOING SUPPORT AND REFRESHER TRAINING
At P&D Marine Services, we believe training is an ongoing investment. We provide refresher courses, follow-up sessions and periodic updates to ensure your team remains confident and compliant as regulations, equipment and best practices evolve.
COMPREHENSIVE UK WIDE COVERAGE
Whether you manage a small independent yard or a large commercial marina, P&D Marine Services can deliver training anywhere in the UK — and beyond. We work around your operational schedule to minimise disruption, ensuring your staff receive expert instruction without affecting day-to-day activities.