Careers in Shipping
To visit the 'Careers at Sea' website please click on
www.careersatsea.org
British Shipping is an industry of the future – well managed, technologically
advanced and committed to respecting the environment.
Ships carry 90 per cent of world trade and seaborne trade is forecast to almost double
over the next 15 years.
The shipping industry depends upon a core of highly competent and professional British
seafarers who are respected worldwide for their high standards, the quality of their
training, their ability and their judgment.
Opportunities exist NOW for capable and enthusiastic young people to train to manage and
operate modern and technically sophisticated ships. The prospects for development of a
worthwhile and rewarding career are excellent.
A career in the shipping industry can give you:
- Stimulating and varied work using the latest technology
- Exciting responsibility at an early age
- Unequalled travel opportunities
- Qualifications that are recognised throughout the world
- A variety of options as you develop your career
- Excellent rewards
Your training will be carried out at one of the UK nautical colleges or university,
combined with practical experience aboard ships at sea. You will be sponsored throughout
your training for work in deck (navigation), engineering or dual roles as an officer or as
a rating
(a skilled seafarer holding a post with a lower level of responsibility).
For a full information pack please call 0800 085 0973
Opportunities for a career in the Shipping Industry have never been better. |
