“Very informative week. Some great information and tips on maintenance and troubleshooting marine refrigeration systems. The course was extremely helpful for my everyday knowledge of on board systems.” – Lachlan Denneny. April 2024

“Fantastic course, amazing what you can learn and the confidence gained in 5 days!” – Stuart Phillips. April 2024

“A fantastic course which has been written, taught and structured to give a great understanding of Marine Refrigeration and AC systems. I now feel confident on working with these systems onboard yachts. Thank you for a great week.” – Charles Wattleworth. April 2024

“Stuart and Hannah went above and beyond to cater for my skill set. I started the course with little to no practical knowledge and confidence in working on refrigeration systems, but have ended the week feeling I could work safely and comfortably on any system I may come across. Developing skills in fabricating pipework has also been a huge plus for me.” – Sean Hazley. March 2024

“Having minimal experience working on refrigeration systems, this course gave a higher appreciation for both the practical and theoretical elements. This course will be massively beneficial when I attend college for my COC upgrade. Stu and his team are well experienced in this field and very approachable with any questions that I had.” – Calum Ross. March 2024

” I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Neil was incredibly helpful & patient with any & all questions throughout. I feel much more confident with regards to refrigeration and all associated components; I would highly recommend this course to any & all engineers that deal with refrigeration. Thanks again to Neil & Tradewinds staff, 10/10!” Jonathan Tailford. December 2023 

“Very beneficial course to grasp a good understanding of charging and handling refrigerants.” Sean  Moynihan. Chief Engineer. December 2023.

Lot of practical trainings helps to understand how the system is working. Very good way to explain beginners about HVAC. Dainis Bagants. Engine Room Operator. October 23

Brilliant Course, Well layed-out and very helpful staff to aid in the learning process. Amazing facilities for use of practical learning and merges well with the theory side of the course. Highly recommend to all who work on any refrigeration systems. – Great Biscuit selections too! Miles Reed. Merchant Marine. October 23.

Very helpful teaching refreshing my memory from previous course I attended. Brian Brown. Merchant Marine. October 23

Very beneficial course. well planned and organised. Kyle Ronney. Second Engineer. October 23

This was a great course to give me the practical experience i wanted to gain after studying a lot of theory. Chrissie was great in communicating pre-course and the course lecturer Neil was very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommended course. Jonathan Bennett. Chief Engineer. October 23

Really nice and effective course, which provide a lot of practical and theoretical knowledge, and only for 5 days! Really recommended for people who works with HVACs and A/C’s. Anatolijs Vahromejevs. Marine Engineer. September 2023

From all the modules and courses I have completed en route to my marine engineering licensing this has by far been the most enjoyable and enlightening course I have done. The course exceeded my expectations and was great value for money. Stuart is a great teacher who has a vast wealth of knowledge when it comes to HVAC systems. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to advance themselves in the engineering world. Kobia Charnas. Marine Engineer. September 2023

I can’t recommend this course enough. Stuart is a most excellent instructor, Stuart is an incredibly knowledgeable on all matters pertaining to the dark art of air Conditioning and refrigeration. he takes great pleasure in making sure you understand the fundaments and practical sides, giving you the confidence to get hands on. For any yacht engineer wishing to advance their understanding of system, this is a must. I know that a lot of yacht based engineers will not want to pay for this course, as It has no credit to the SV or merchant licence, but it is worth every penny (cent). I did the course, as I find it eternally frustrating having to rely on contractors whom say they will do a job, then don’t turn up, or carry a job to poor standards, leaving you with ongoing issues through the season. Upon return to my vessel I purchased the necessary equipment and tools, to carry out our own work, We’ve already covered the cost of the course and tools by not having a service engineer come to the boat. Jolyon Brayton – Sewell. Chief Engineer. Super Yacht Industry. June 2023

Very informative and hands on course, led by an experienced and helpful instructor. I would recommend this course to anyone involved in the maintenance and/or commissioning/decommissioning of refrigeration systems. David Churchman. Merchant Marine. July 2023

Really well thought and presented, covering all the necessary sections in a very informative manner. The “hands on” fridge rig makes it so much more engaging and helpful. Michael Potter. 2nd Engineer. Merchant Marine. July 2023

The course provided a very good theory component with detailed notes, backed up with practical training on test rigs, going through the complete repair and commissioning process. Richard Smyth. Chief Engineer. Super Yacht Industry. June 2023

Good and explanatory website with plenty of good information. Igor Veremeenko. 1st Engineer. Oil & Gas Industry. June 2023

This course is exactly what I was looking for. Id recommend this course to any marine engineers that have limited hands on experience with AC and fridge systems. My confidence has grown as a result. I now have a much better understanding of the ‘black art’ that is refrigeration. The lecturer Stuart knows his stuff and delivers the course in an easy to learn format. Stuart Duff. 3rd Engineer. Oil & Gas Industry. June 2023

I finally understood so many aspects of refrigeration that hadn’t made sense learning on my own. Really great to get hands on experience and practice trouble shooting a system. Samantha Hubbard. Engineer. Super Yacht Industry. June 2023

I feel much more confident with HVAC in term of hands on. Fully recommend to all marine engineers. Marcin Roesler. 2nd Engineer. Marine Industry. June 2023

Great breakdown of Refrigeration systems. I have definitely come away from this course with a greater knowledge of these systems. Would very much highly recommend this course if you are looking to gain a greater understanding of refrigeration systems on board. The practical aspect to the course was fantastic. Stephen Delaney. 2nd Engineer. Marine Industry. May 2023

Covering all aspects of refrigeration that we actually use at sea. Stuart was very knowledgeable and easy going, making the learning process much easier to take in. Highly recommend. Gary Watt. 1st Engineer. Marine Industry. May 2023

Facility is great with a good learning environment that allows you to take away useful knowledge and learning that will come in handy in the field. Kyle Smith. Engineer. Marine Industry. May 2023

Excellent course for understanding the theory behind refrigeration and applying it into a practical scenario. The course is well taught and suitable for any engineers regardless of experience.
Luke Shipton. 2nd Engineer. Marine Industry. February 2023

An informative mix of theory and practical – feel confident to use my new skills onboard. Neil Smith Fleet Engineer. Marine Industry. February 2023

Great course. Facilities and equipment are top-notch. Practical aspect of course is invaluable. Ian Barber. Chief Engineer. Marine Industry. February 2023

Definitely great and useful course! Trainer Stuart Ginbey is very professional. He has shared his great skills and give us a lot of useful information. Vitalii Grapchev  3rd Engineer. January 2023

Informative course and which puts a lot of the theory into practice. Will be more confident to tackle issues of a refrigeration nature after completing this training program. I think it would be beneficial for a number of the engineers who i currently work with. I will pass on the details of Tradewinds to my colleagues. Martin Brady Engineer November 2022

The course has been a valuable experience, it has taught me some new skills whilst giving me confidence to tackle and fault find problems on refrigeration systems. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to enhance there knowledge and skills. I know others that will benefit and I will spread the word on the grape vine. Oliver Piercy Engineer November 2022

Great Course, learnt so much in such a short period of time. will be able to take this knowledge back to the boat and make use of it!! I have already provisionally booked my colleague onto a course next year. Timothy Bennett Engineer November 2022

The course is an excellent week for students with a basic skills and knowledge of HVAC systems who are wishing to improve their practical and theoretical knowledge. Paul Lockhart Owner/Engineer November 2022

A VERY INTERACTIVE COURSE WITH VERY DETAILED PRACTICAL SESSIONS. IT HAS MADE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSE EASY. ONE SHOULD BE CONFIDENT AFTER THROUGH THIS COUSE. Daniel Blewushie Engineer November 2022

The presentation and the course, material is of a high class. Facility is easily accessible and well positioned Will recommend this course to anyone interest in it. Anton Kannemeyer Engineer November 2022

This is very useful course for everyone who is handlining the HVAC system. I would recommend it.Ajitesh Chatterjee November 2022

Brilliant course that I have got a lot from, which is going to benefit me a lot with the extended knowledge I have learnt. It will help me become a better and more knowledgeable air con engineer. Robert Clarke Engineer. Decemeber 2022

Very patient in the ways of teaching. When I wanted to give up the course I was not given up on and help was given to put the me through and eventually pass which I thought wasn’t possible. Callum Simons Engineer December 2022

Truly excellent course, my only regret is not having done it years ago. Would have saved hours of stress dealing with troubleshooting and contractors. Do you know someone who would benefit from doing this course?: Heaps, I’ll point them to you though. Christopher Collins. Engineer. June 2022

Great course. Instructor, facilities and course content are all of a high standard. Lindsay Rae. Cheif Engineer. June 2022

It’s a very good course and such a great helpful instructor he covered everything we need in a very proper way. Mohammed Alkhuwaildi. Engineer. June 2022

An excellent introduction to marine refrigeration that has laid several demons to rest. A good mixture of practical and theory with real life hints and tips from a knowledgeable professional. This course is highly recommended to any Marine Engineer. Alex Kirkby marine Engineer May 2022

I attended the 5 day Marine Refrigeration Course. Excellent teaching and hands on experience. I now feel much more confident dealing with and future refrigeration issues. Adam Cole. Chief Engineer. May 2022

Excellent course well delivered. Stuart was not only clear and through he also catered to the varying abilities of the students attending extremely well. Thank you to all at Tradewinds for delivering an excellent course.
Chris Davey. Marine Engineer,

This course was fantastic. Delivery of the course was engaging and extremely informative. Stuarts knowledge is vast and his teaching is enjoyable and interesting. It has kept me engaged and motivated me to advance further through this field in understanding and practical skill. I strongly recommend this course to people. Jonny Bayley. Marine Engineer.

This course was recommended to me by a friend. A great course, both practically and theory based with the inclusion of updated regulations. I would recommend to other engineers. Jeremy Jordan Marine Engineer.

Excellent Course. Full of useful detail and background theory to explain and understand the comprehensive practical application. User-friendly methods of faultfinding and practical understanding for refrigeration systems to use in future. Thank you Stuart. Jacob Hall Marine Engineer. September 2021

Great teaching and explanations for the theory side helped give a good understanding of the systems. Practical side of things helped to reinforce this knowledge and to give good hands on experience which will help in the ‘real world’. George Dobson, Engineer. Trinity House. September 2021

I found the course very informative and tailored to study required, the pre course training I did was definitely worth the study time and cost when it came to the practical work. Xavier Le Monnier. Marine Engineer. September 2020

As a yacht engineer, this was one of the best courses I have done to date. Stuart provided the perfect balance between theory and practice, with the practical element being invaluable. I can’t recommend Stuart or this course enough. Thank you for a great week. JJ Erasmus. Marine Engineer. November 2020

Brilliant course with a grate mixture of theory and practical with a fantastic instructor. Highly recommend this course for any one who wants to improve there knowledge with HVAC and Refrigeration. Danny Guild. Engineer. November 2020

This course has provided me with a strong foundation to be able to confidently troubleshoot systems on board most, if not any super yacht I will be working on. The facilities offer test rigs that enables you to convert the theory into actual hands on experience which I found invaluable! Lee Stableford. Engineer. December 2020

Recommended by a friend. Training experience that is based and tailored to the maritime industry is always of the utmost importance, and at the same time I am very glad to have been part of your team. Mauro Grbac. Engineer. February 2020

Huge thanks to Stuart for the excellent teaching of the course. Now I have the opportunity to work with F gases. Sincerely! Oleksandr Pylnyk. Engineer. July 2021

Very Good Course with interactive videos. Rafel Fisher. NOC personnel. January 2020

I joined this course with the idea to top up my knowledge on the HVAC area . Instead of this, I feel a competent technician that can face any challenges that any HVAC system can set on the table. This course should be a must for any mid size yacht engineer . I am very happy that my expectations for this course have been hugely passed. Also a very environmentally course that make us think the importance to deal with problems and consequences of faulty equipment onboard. Truly very happy with the content and Stuart, great teacher! Otmar Liere, Engineer, SY Legend, August 2021

I heard about this course from a friend who recommended it. Very detailed course, lots of hands on experience gained from it. Sean Morrissey May 2021

Excellent Course. Gained the practical and theoretical experience to gain the much needed confidence to safely work on the system in the future. Jonathan Britten May 2021

 Clearly presented course, induction done by friendly and professional Tradewinds staff. A relaxed way to achieve this qualification. Michael Leach May 2020

Fantastic course to develop your skills on Marine refrigeration, new equipment and great facilities to test your understanding. Stuart has a great teaching style and is one of the leading Goto guy’s in this industry. Chris Hiley December 2020

I completed the 6 week online marine Refrigeration Masterclass and then took the practical assessment. The online course was very easy to follow and had helpful videos, lectures and course notes. Plus scenarios and Quizzes to test the knowledge of each section. Stuart was always available to call to clarify any issues with patience. The practical was good with one test rig to myself to work on and helpful instruction from Stuart. Ed Wigley May 2019

Great course, I would recommend it if you are in the marine trade. David Vos May 2021

A friend recommended this course to me, it was a good balance of theory and practical work. My weakness was the practical side and I’ve had extra time to go over this area. Duncan McQuire May 2021

Marine Engineering is a broad career with only just enough learned in college. This Masterclass has advanced my knowledge in a vital area, shipping, a significant amount of self learning.This course seriously improved my refrigeration knowledge with a lot of study aids to use in the future. Eddy Cashman August 2018