Free resources for schools
In addition to our Free Careers at Sea Ambassador visits, we have a variety of resources you can access to support your careers advice services.
You can use these to advise people in schools, colleges and youth groups about what working in the Merchant Navy is like and how they can explore the training pathways.
Still have questions? Email us: enquiry@careersatsea.org
YouTube Playlist
We are working to upload as many videos as we can – find our promotional video, recorded careers advice videos and much more – updated regularly.
Other Videos:
Hear from Cadets about their experiences training and working at sea:
1. Why did you choose the Merchant Navy?
2. Why did you choose the Merchant Navy?
3. First ship experience?
Ship Types Posters
Ship Types printable posters – What vessels could you work on? What do they do?
Maritime Careers Map
Thinking long-term plans? Where could a career at sea take you? Check out the Careers at Sea and Beyond Maritime Careers map on our partner site for career progression both on board ship and beyond working at sea.
Other Resources
Sea-related STEM/Engineering activities from Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC): https://www.sea-cadets.org/be-an-engineer