Chiltern Maritime, a cornerstone of the UK’s Merchant Navy training landscape, has officially entered voluntary liquidation as of August 2024. Established in 1986, the company has been instrumental in developing the next generation of Merchant Navy officers, providing high-quality cadet training programs for nearly four decades. According to a notice published in The London Gazette, […]
UK Chamber of Shipping Publish Strategic Priorities for a Sustainable and Skilled Maritime Industry
As the backbone of the UK’s economy, the shipping industry is integral to maintaining the flow of goods, energy, and essential supplies across the nation and beyond. With 95% of the country’s trade transported by sea, the sector underpins a vast network of employment, supporting 650,000 jobs directly and indirectly across the UK. However, as […]
New Maritime Minister Appointed Amidst Pivotal Time for UK Shipping Industry
The UK’s maritime sector welcomes Mike Kane as the new Maritime Minister, a crucial appointment made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer amidst a fresh government mandate following the Labour Party’s recent electoral victory. This strategic decision comes at a time when the UK shipping industry is navigating through complex waters, grappling with challenges ranging from […]
Advanced Training in Maritime Fuels: Preparing for a Sustainable Future
Nautilus International, a leading maritime union, is spearheading efforts to ensure seafarers are well-equipped to transition to new fuel technologies. As the maritime industry moves toward a sustainable future, these training initiatives are critical for enhancing the skills of both experienced officers and cadets, adapting to the changing energy requirements in maritime operations. Comprehensive Training […]
MCA Launches Updated Post-Training Survey to Refine UK Maritime Training
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced the relaunch of a crucial survey for seafarers post-oral examinations as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance maritime training standards in the UK. This initiative, updated in collaboration with training providers and industry stakeholders, seeks to gather comprehensive feedback from seafarers on their training experiences to […]
Babcock International Unveils 400 UK Maritime Apprenticeship Opportunities
Babcock International launches a groundbreaking initiative, creating 1,000 new jobs at Rosyth for UK merchant navy apprentices.
CalMac Announces Opening for 2024 Maritime Apprenticeships
CalMac Ferries launches its Modern Apprenticeship programme for 2024, offering young people a unique pathway into the merchant navy.
The Apprenticeship Levy: The Greatest Opportunity The UK Maritime Industry is Still Missing Out On
The has ship is far from sailed. But some say the UK Maritime Industry is being failed by the Levy.
UK Merchant Navy Prepares for National Apprenticeship Week 2024
National Apprenticeship Week is a yearly event that celebrates the substantial impact of apprenticeships on careers.
Revolutionary Overhaul in UK Cadet Training: A Step Towards Global Maritime Excellence
This initiative not only enhances the quality of training provided to UK cadets but also has the potential to influence maritime training standards globally,