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UK's Top Ranked Officer Cadetships

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Great Career Opportunities

  • Exciting opportunities at sea or shoreside
  • Continual career development
  • Highly sought after multi-vessel experience

An Incredible Experience

  • Personal and professional development
  • Life experience, variety, plus industry job security
  • Skills for life and the chance to travel worldwide
Plus...Your tuition fees paid & a generous sponsorship
Deck Officer Cadetship
Marine Engineering Officer Cadetship
Electro-Technical Officer Cadetship

UK’s Top Ranked Officer Cadetships

  • First Class, 85% Success

    The highest graduation rate in the UK in 2016, with an 85% success rate

  • 365, 24/7 Support

    Support from our team whenever you need, wherever you are

  • Variety at Sea

    Between 8-12 months sea time on a broad variety of vessels

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Our Merchant Navy Officer Cadets Can Expect...

Great Career Opportunities

  • Exciting opportunities at sea or shoreside
  • Continual career development
  • Highly sought after multi-vessel experience

An Incredible Experience

  • Personal and professional development
  • Life experience, variety, plus industry job security
  • Skills for life and the chance to travel worldwide
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