Superyacht Electronics Academy

A little about us.

SEACertify is the new name for the training services originally launched under our previous name Just ETOs in 2017.  We are a dedicated marine electronics training provider. Our mission is to address the growing electronics skills shortage in the sector, focusing on areas that are particularly lacking.

We started Just ETOs in 2016 as the first marine electronics recruitment agency dedicated to electronics skills.  Our mission was to address a growing electronics systems skills shortage in the superyacht sector.

We then began developing new training to make it easier for people to enter the sector.  Our first class taught high-end audio-visual and control systems.  These are no doubt crucial to the superyacht guest experience.  Yet, crew wanting to move into the sector found it difficult to get suitable experience or certification in this area.

It was a popular offering, so much so that we decided to expand the training business model and stop recruiting.

However, the name “Just ETOs” wasn’t suitable anymore.  Our training is actually ideal for ANY crew member that might find themselves responsible for the systems we train in.  We also regularly train staff of shore-side companies and shipyards.

And so here we are; a team of experienced and passionate systems engineers.  As a dedicated training provider, our focus is your skills.

Our philosophies remain the same across all our training courses and locations: Familiarise students with the most useful common theory, systems, tasks and knowledge.  This is carried out on the most common equipment in the field, which is present at all our academy locations.

 

It’s about the experience.

Our Team

In addition to their training commitments, our specialist trainers still actively work in their respective fields.  This ensures their knowledge, and our training, remains up to date and relevant.

Our training sessions are not just about following a scripted syllabus.   We love to pass on vital on-the-job experience, and answer specific questions.

Scott Molloy

Scott Molloy

Managing Director

After working ashore in IT, Scott spent 11 years working on several prestigious superyachts during their build and operation.  Founding SEACertify in 2017, Scott remains responsible for overall training development.

Our students also regularly see Scott actively involved delivering courses and mentoring.

With a passion for addressing the sector's technology skills gap,  Scott actively contributes to education across the wider marine industry.

 

Olaf Eikelenboom

Olaf Eikelenboom

Lead SATCOM Trainer

Our expert satellite communications trainer, Olaf's extensive experience encompasses every type of marine/offshore vessel and communications installation.

Specialties include marine VSAT and TVRO, RF communications and navigation systems.

Roland Higham

Roland Higham

Chief Technical Officer - Director

A true specialist and published author in the field of Audio, Roland also actively works as an AV systems consultant and programmer.  Holding a real passion for training, together with being an all-round nice guy, makes Roland the perfect addition to our team. Roland regularly leads our audio-visual courses, and is responsible for technically overseeing our systems and curriculum development.

It is a pleasure to have now welcomed Roland to the team as Chief Technology Officer, and company director.

Luigi Esposito

Luigi Esposito

IT Systems Trainer

Luigi's professional experience includes 9 years as cruise ship IT Manager, and 6 years on several prestigious yachts as AV/IT Officer.  Luigi holds a multitude IT and networking certifications including the latest CCNA 200-301.

With a natural ability as a trainer, Luigi also continues to work ashore now as a freelance IT consultant.

Sjoerd Appelboom

Sjoerd Appelboom

Co-Founder, AV & Control Systems Trainer

Sjoerd has many years' experience programming and supporting large audio/visual systems in the superyacht, commercial and residential sectors.

A Crestron Master programmer, Sjoerd is also co-founder of Dutch programming house Next Level Programming.

 

Kamran Leghari

Kamran Leghari

IT Systems Trainer

One of our network systems trainers, Kamran holds advanced Cisco certifications, ensuring students on our IP@SEA training course will be in the very best hands!

As well as consultancy, Kamran works with a major focus on training and specialises in teaching networking certifications.

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