Aspiring seafarers across the UK have just had a major boost in support for their training journey. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has confirmed that funding under the Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) scheme will continue for an extra 12 months — now available right through to 31 March 2026. This extension builds on […]
Chiltern Maritime Closes After Nearly 40 Years of Merchant Navy Cadet Training
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, […]
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