Sponsoring Companies
The following companies and organisations offer sponsorship opportunities. Applications are accepted all year. The main intakes are for the Autumn and Spring terms.
Select an organisation below for further details.
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Conway Merchant Navy Trust
Conway Merchant Navy Trust
Conway Merchant Navy Trust maintains the same objectives as its predecessor - the HMS Conway Merchant Navy Cadet School, founded in 1859. They offer full sponsorship to a limited number of young men and women each year wishing to follow the foundation degree route to become officers in the Merchant Navy.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Scholarship cadets sail on a variety of different vessel types with various reputable companies giving them a broad insight into the Merchant Navy.
Contact
Marine Training Manager
Conway Merchant Navy Trust
c/o Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Forum 3
Solent Business Park
Fareham
Hampshire
P015 7FH
Email: cadets@conwaymntrust.info - Type of Ship Operated
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Maritime London
Maritime London
The Trustees of the Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship are drawn from many organisations involved in the maritime industry. They are therefore interested in ensuring that ships, their cargoes and their crews sail the seas safely. To assist young people interested in a maritime career they have established the Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholoarship. Chiltern Maritime recruit on their behalf.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Scholarship Officer Trainees sail on a variety of different vessel types with various reputable companies giving them a broad insight into the Merchant Navy as a whole. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
10 deck and engineer places each year
Contact
Marine Training Manager
Maritime London
c/o Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Forum 3
Solent Business Park
Fareham
Hampshire
P015 7FH
Email: info@chilternmaritime.com - Type of Ship Operated
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The Corporation of Trinity House
The Corporation of Trinity House
The Corporation of Trinity House, London, is a unique maritime organisation which throughout its long and distinguished history has had its primary objective the safety of shipping and the welfareof seafarers.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Scholarship Officer Trainees sail on a variety of different vessel types with various reputable companies giving them a broad insight into the Merchant Navy as a whole. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
20 - 25 deck and engineer places each year - Apply
Optimum time - October to April
Contact
Marine Training Manager
The Corporation of Trinity House
c/o Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Forum 3
Solent Business Park
Fareham
Hampshire
P015 7FH
Email: info@chilternmaritime.com - Type of Ship Operated
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BP Maritime Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
BP Maritime Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
BP Shipping operates an international fleet of both crude and product oil tankers and a fleet of Liquefied Natural Gas carriers.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Oil and Gas tankers - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck and engineer places each year
Contact
BP Maritime Services (Singapore)
BP Maritime Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd
1 Harbour Front Avenue
02-01 Keppel Bay Tower
Singapore 098632
Email: shipcareers@bp.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Ltd
Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Ltd
Bibby manages the careers of Trainee Officers and Ratings for a dynamic and varied range of sponsoring organisations operating in both the Maritime and Offshore sectors.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Dive Support Vessels, General Cargo, Cruise Liners, Ro-Ro & Offshore Support - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of Deck, Engineer and Electro-technical places each year - Vacancies for Ratings
A small number of places each year
Contact
Fleet Training Manager
Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Ltd
Shearwater House
Nunnery Mills
Old Castletown
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM2 1QA
Email: sponsorship@we.bibbyshipmanagement.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Pritchard-Gordon Tankers Ltd
Pritchard-Gordon Tankers Ltd
Pritchard-Gordon Tankers is the new trading name of Campbell Maritime Ltd which was formed in 1984 and was taken over by Pritchard-Gordon Tankers on 1st March 2010. The operation will continue as it has over the past quarter century, just under a different name. Pritchard-Gordon Tankers is continuing to expand its fleet of modern tankers with the purchase of additional vessels. To date the Company operates ten tankers all of which are trading in the Caribbean area.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Product tankers - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck and engineer places each year
Contact
Training Officer
Pritchard-Gordon Tankers Ltd
Maritime House
6 Coronation St
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 1AZ
Email: personnel@pgtankers.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Carnival UK
Carnival UK
P&O Cruises and Cunard Line are the leading international cruise companies under Carnival UK. Brand names, P&O Cruises and Ocean Village in the UK and P&O Cruises in Australia. It is a leading provider of cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal and other exotic locations. Current complement of 13 ships.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Cruise ships - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer places. - Vacancies for Ratings
A limited number of vacancies for deck ratings each year - Apply
Throughout the year
Contact
Fleet HR Officer - Cadets
Carnival UK
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade
Southampon
SO15 1ST
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James Fisher and Sons Crewing Services Ltd
James Fisher and Sons Crewing Services Ltd
James Fisher is a leading provider of marine services owning and operating a current complement of 25 clean product tankers. We also undertake the management of the Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd fleet, a subsidiary company of British Nuclear Fuels Plc, who own a purpose built fleet of vessels. More than just a traditional shipowner we deliver quality services to many facets of the marine industry.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Clean Product Tankers & Irradiated Fuel Carriers - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of Deck and Engineer places each year.
Contact
Marine Personnel Department - Cadet Training
James Fisher and Sons Crewing Services Ltd
PO Box 4
Fisher House
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1HR
Email: cadets@james-fisher.co.uk - Type of Ship Operated
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Jo Tankers UK Ltd
Jo Tankers UK Ltd
JO Tankers is a family business that owns and manages a fleet of chemical tankers.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Chemical Tankers - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck and engineer places each year
Contact
Training Officer
Jo Tankers UK Ltd
2 Osborne Place
Dundee
DD2 1BD
Email: sue.defranco@jotankers.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Maersk Crewing Ltd
Maersk Crewing Ltd
Maersk Crewing Ltd, part of the A.P.Moller-Maersk Group, one of the worlds largest shipping companies, recruit and train Officer Trainees on behalf of Maersk Offshore (Guernsey)
For more information, see the company website or their dedicated recruitment website.
- Type of Ship Operated
Container Vessels, Product Tankers, Offshore Support Vessels. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
Approx. 70 deck and engineer places each year
Contact
HR Officer - Cadets
Maersk Crewing Ltd
Stockbridge House
Trinity Gardens
Quayside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2HJ
Email: Alison.Boyer@maersk.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
The RFA is a civilian-manned fleet of 14 ships, owned and operated by the Ministry of Defence. All RFA recruits must be British Citizens and have resided in the UK for 4 out of the last 5 years.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Various types of ships - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck and engineer places each year - Vacancies for Ratings
We recruit trainee ratings with no experience for all 4 branches of the RFA. (Deck, Engineering, Communications and Logisitcs Supply (Cook/Steward). We also recruit qualified Able Seamen ( SG1A's), and other qualified ratings from time to time.
Contact
CNR RFA Recruitment
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Room G 13, Building 1/080
Jago Road
HMNB Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 3LU
Email: fleet-cnrrfagroupmailbox@mod.uk - Type of Ship Operated
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Shell Ship Management Ltd
Shell Ship Management Ltd
Shell Ship Management Limited supply qualified officers for service on liquefied natural gas carriers, crude oil and oil product tankers, which are managed by Shell International Trading & Shipping Company Limited.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
LNG carriers, crude oil and oil product tankers. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck and engineer places each year.
Contact
Resource & Development Co-ordinator
Shell Ship Management Ltd
Manannan House
Market Square
Castletown
Isle of Man
IM9 1RB
Email: ssmlcadets@shell.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is a leading provider of cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, the Panama Canal and other exotic locations with a fleet of 17 ships.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Cruise Ships - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical places - Apply
Throughout the year
Contact
Fleet Recruitment
Princess Cruises
100 Harbour Parade
Southampton
SO15 1ST
Email: princess.recruitment@princesscruises.co.uk - Type of Ship Operated
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Anglo Eastern UK Ltd
Anglo Eastern UK Ltd
The group is involved in the ship management of over 350 vessels, including containerships, tankers of all types, car carriers, bulk carriers and offshore vessels.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Tankers, Containers, Bulkers and Car Carriers. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of navigation (deck), engineer and electro-technical places each year.
Contact
Cadet Training Officer
Anglo Eastern UK Ltd
Anglo-Eastern (UK) Ltd
144 Elliot Street
Glasgow
G3 8EX
Email: aecmuk@angloeasterngroup.comAnglo Eastern UK Ltd Companies
- DOF (UK) Ltd
- GBLT Shipmanagement (UK) Ltd
- Navalmar (UK) Ltd
- Hadley Shipping Co Ltd
- J and J Denholm Ltd
- PIL (UK) Ltd
- Rio Tinto Ltd
- Subsea 7 Ltd
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Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Chiltern Maritime Ltd manages the recruitment and training of Deck, Engine and Electro-Technical Officer Trainees via either the HNC/D, Foundation Degree or Full Honours Degree on behalf of Conway Merchant Navy Trust, Maritime London and The Corporation of Trinity House.
- Type of Ship Operated
Scholarship Officer Trainees sail on a variety of different vessel types with various reputable companies giving them a broad insight into the Merchant Navy. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
20-30 deck, engineer and electro-technical places.
Chiltern Maritime Ltd also recruits for All Leisure Group
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Cruise Ships - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A small number of Deck and Engineer places.
Contact
Marine Training Manager
Chiltern Maritime Ltd
Forum 3
Solent Business Park
Fareham
Hampshire
P015 7FH
Email: info@chilternmaritime.com - Type of Ship Operated
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Clyde Marine Training Ltd
Clyde Marine Training Ltd
Clyde Marine Training Ltd is the largest maritime training provider in the UK who recruit Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer Trainees, for fully sponsored HNC/HND, Foundation Degree, Professional Diploma and Postgraduate training courses. CMT works on behalf of 55 major shipping (see list of companies below).
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Large variety of vessels including cruise ships, tankers, gas carriers, car carriers, bulk dry cargo, reefers, supply and standby vessels and passenger/RoRo ferries - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
Around 400 sponsorships available in deck, engineering and electro-technical disciplines each year - Vacancies for Ratings
Small number annually
Contact
Trainee Recruitment Officer
Clyde Marine Training Ltd
Kintyre House
209 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 1HJ
Email: training@clydemarine.comClyde Marine Training Ltd Companies
- Africa Express Line Ltd
- ASP Seascot Ship Management
- Bergesen/G.M.S. Nigeria Ltd
- Bermudan Government
- British Marine PLC
- BW Fleet Management AS
- Chevron Manning Services
- Clyde Marine & Sealife Training Trust
- David MacBrayne Ltd
- DFDS A/S
- Dole (UK) Ltd
- Euroceanica (UK) Ltd
- Euro Maritime Chartering Ltd
- Farstad Marine Ltd
- Fletcher Shipping Ltd
- Four Handy Limited
- Graig Ship Management Ltd
- Gulf Offshore N.S. Ltd
- Harrisons 2002 Ltd
- Henty Oil Ltd
- Hover Travel Ltd
- Imperial Shipping Ltd
- Isles of Scilly Steamship Co. Ltd
- K Line Fleet Management Europe
- Knutsen OAS (UK) Ltd
- Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S
- Latsco (London) Ltd
- LomarShipping Ltd
- London Ship Managers Ltd
- Magical Cruise Company Ltd
- Maritime Education Foundation
- Norbulk Shipping (UK) Ltd
- Northern Marine Management Ltd
- Northlink Ferries Ltd
- O + P- Zodiac Maritime Agencies
- Odfjell (UK) Ltd
- Orkney Towage Company
- P & O Ferries (Western/Northern Ireland Sector)
- Red Funnel Group
- Royal Caribbean International
- S.B.S. Marine Ltd
- Solstad Offshore UK Ltd
- Songa Ship Management Ltd
- Supplystill Ltd
- Trico Supply (UK) Ltd
- Union Maritime Ltd
- UP Offshore Ltd
- Vroon Offshore Ltd
- Western Ferries (Clyde) Ltd
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management
- Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd
- Zodiac NYK
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Ship Safe Training Group
Ship Safe Training Group
The SSTG Ltd is a training consortium of over 30 shipping companies in excess of 300 vessels. The SSTG assists these companies in the recruitment of new entrant Officer Trainees to follow Undergraduate, Foundation Degree/Scottish Professional Diploma or HNC/HND programmes, and manages all aspects of their training.
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Large variety including, bulk carriers, container vessels, cruise ships, dry cargo, marine aggregate mining vessels, specialist offshore support vessels, passenger and freight Ro-Ro ferries and tankers. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
Over 150 vacancies each year for Deck, Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer places.
Contact
Recruitment Officer
Ship Safe Training Group
The Precinct Office
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1SR
Email: recruitment@sstg.orgShip Safe Training Group Companies
- Arrow Seismic Ltd
- Boston Putford Offshore Safety Ltd
- Britannia Aggregates Ltd
- CEMEX Marine Ltd
- CMA-CGM (UK) Shipping Ltd
- Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd
- Gardline Geosurvey Ltd
- Global Marine Systems Ltd
- Hanson Aggregates Marine Ltd
- Intrada Ships Management Ltd
- John H Whitaker (Holdings) Ltd
- J P Knights Ltd
- Navalmar (UK) Ltd
- North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) Ltd
- Northwood (Fareham) Ltd
- Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd
- Paccship (UK) Ltd
- P & O Ferries Ltd
- Saga Shipping Company Ltd
- Sartor Offshore Rescue Ltd
- Sealion Shipping Ltd
- Seatruck Ferries Ltd
- Stephenson Clarke Shipping Ltd
- Shetland Islands Council
- Shetland Ports & Harbours
- Solent Towage Ltd
- TUI UK Ltd
- United Marine Dredging Ltd
- Westminster Dredging Company Ltd
- Wightlink Ltd
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Viking Recruitment Ltd
Viking Recruitment Ltd
Viking Recruitment Limited source, select and administer trainee deck, electro-technical and engineering officers on behalf of various Cruise organisations that operate worldwide (see list of companies below). Viking offer a number of varied training programmes for different levels of candidates.
For more information see company website.
- Holland America Line
- Windstar Cruises
- Fred Olsen Cruise Line
- Type of Ship Operated
Modern cruise ships. - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of deck, electro-technical and engineering places each year.
Contact
Marine Training Manager
Viking Recruitment Ltd
Forum 3
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Fareham
Hampshire
P015 7FH
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Meridian Marine Management Ltd
Meridian Marine Management Ltd
Meridian manages the careers of trainee officers for a dynamic and expanding fleet of Ro Ro and Ro Pax vessels
We are seeking hard working and proactive future officers to join our growing team
For more information, see company website.- Type of Ship Operated
Ro-Ro & Ro Pax - Vacancies for Officer Trainees
A number of Deck & Engineer places each year
Contact
Superintendent (Training & Cadet)
Meridian Marine Management Ltd
10 Duke Street
Liverpool L1 5AS
Email: sponsoringcadets@meridian-marine.net - Type of Ship Operated