About Virtual Maritime Academy

About Virtual Maritime Academy

The Virtual Maritime Academy (VMA), based in the scenic city of Quebec, Canada, is a proud a Certified Maritime Training Provider by DNV. Specializing in online maritime education, we deliver industry-leading courses through our state-of-the-art learning management system. Our mission is to provide recognized STCW and professional development courses at affordable prices with flexible learning options. We integrate innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship into each course, ensuring that our students receive the latest knowledge and skills essential for their careers.

Mission Statement

Virtual Maritime Academy is dedicated to offering only the very highest standard, flexible, online learning academy to our students utilizing subject matter experts in the design and environment, with up-to-date courses.

About the Writer

Emanuel Huard is a Master Mariner with over 25 years of worldwide seagoing experience. His career at sea spans a wide range of vessel types, operations, and international trading routes, providing him with a deep, practical understanding of the realities faced by today’s seafarers.

All courses offered by Virtual Maritime Academy are written by Emanuel Huard in collaboration with a team of experienced maritime professionals. Each course is grounded in real operational experience, ensuring that the training remains practical, relevant, and aligned with the challenges encountered onboard.

The first courses were developed with the invaluable support of the late Paul Gate, Master Mariner, whose expertise, insight, and dedication to maritime training helped shape the foundation of the academy. His contribution continues to influence the quality and standards of the training delivered today.

Featured Courses

Virtual Maritime Academy is constantly updating his courses with the new requirements, information, and technics, offering the best Maritime Training Center from the comfort of your home/ship.

Our Testimonials

Leonard K.
Leonard K.
Student
It was a good experience. The proctor who I was assigned was very professional, and was a good to communicate with. I would recommend this program to others. Thank You.
Amarpreet S.
Amarpreet S.
Student
So the course was very in depth and well timed for student to let the material sink in before he starts a fresh section.
Irwin P.
Irwin P.
Student
I Will recommend the programs to other. The course is very complete, easy to navigate and the part that brakes are compulsory is good and appreciated
Mr. BUET
Mr. BUET
Student
Second training with Virtual Maritime Academy and again I really appreciated the professionalism and availability of the trainer.
Ayush U.
Ayush U.
Student
It was my first time doing a course online,it is very well thought and the software usage is easy and efficient. The instructions for the course and very well explained. I would totally recommend this course to someone who has a need to. Thanks Virtual Maritime Academy
Edward O.
Edward O.
Student
Great course and instructor thank you for everything
Anacleto G.
Anacleto G.
Student
t was awesome tho i am not that much computer literate....i would greatly recommend VMA!
Martin C.
Martin C.
Student
I would recommend this programme to others. I really found the videos a great way to learn, more videos would have been really useful.
William B.
William B.
Student
The website was super, well explained and easy to use. The Chat was responsive and immediate, very helpful. Appreciated the mix of lessons, and videos to keep it interesting. Thank you for making this happen, due to COVID in -class attendance is no longer possible.
Laura B.
Laura B.
Student
My overall experience was very positive, and I enjoyed the training very much. I would absolutely recommend this programme to others, and will be doing so.
Mme Renaud
Mme Renaud
Student
I surely would recommend this, at any time.
Mme Neault
Mme Neault
Student
I recommend this program to others.
Mr Comeau
Mr Comeau
Student
I would recommend this programme to others. I really found the videos a great way to learn
Mr Belzile
Mr Belzile
Student
It is a very complete training on the CSO responsibilities and on the ISPS code. I recommend Virtual Maritime (Five stars)
Mr Carnes
Mr Carnes
Student
It was a well thought out course. I enjoyed earning this way and the fact if I had any questions I could always ask in the Chat box. Looking forward to taking more courses
Mr Curtis
Mr Curtis
Student
The layout of the course, platform and details are good. The course facilitators are quick to respond and provided help quickly.
Mr. Regis
Mr. Regis
Student
I find the course relevant and complete. I learned more compared to my previous courses taken from others. I can use your CSO Notes while performing my job in my Company as CSO.
Mr. Grewal
Mr. Grewal
Student
Highly recommended as you can do this course online staying at home and do any time of the day or night.
Mr. Langlois
Mr. Langlois
Student
What a great school and concept. I have to say it was the most convenient training I took in my career. To be able to follow this course from home was just top of the top. The team was fantastic guiding me during the training and for the exam.
Mr. Pal
Mr. Pal
Student
It saves lots of efforts, time and money. online course is worth full. It saves lots of efforts, time and money. It was very easy to access and easy to learn. Director of Virtual Maritime Emanuel was very helpful during the course and always quick reply for any help. I highly recommend this online course.
Mr. Jeanson
Mr. Jeanson
Student
So convenient!!! Virtual Maritime Academy made is so simple for me to get the training. It is full of useful information, videos and example. I recommend Virtual Maritime Academy to anyone in the maritime industry.
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Student
The material was excellent. The course was very informative and thorough.

Contact Us

Contact Info

Address 11075 Boul Henri Bourassa, CP 65054 Quebec, Quebec G1G 3X8, Canada

Telephone: 1-888-845-5071

Email: course@virtualmaritime.academy