Careers Information

British Shipping is an industry of the future – well managed, technologically advanced and committed to respecting the environment.

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.

There are excellent opportunities for capable and enthusiastic young people to train to manage and operate modern and technically sophisticated ships. The prospects for a worthwhile and rewarding career in the Merchant Navy (the name given to working in commercial shipping) 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

For full details of the opportunities available, how to apply and officer trainee education and training programmes – all of which are fully sponsored by shipping companies and organisations, visit our careers website at www.careersatsea.org

For a careers information pack, or if you have specific questions please e-mail enquiry@careersatsea.org.