The UK maritime sector, its coastal towns and the communities that depend on them have been given a major boost with the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment package designed to spur growth, create jobs and accelerate skills development across the nation’s shorelines. Unveiled on 15 September 2025 during London International Shipping Week, this joint […]
SMarT Funding Extended: What the Extra 12 Months Means for UK Cadets
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, […]
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 […]
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.
Enhancing Maritime Training in the UK: UKSA’s State-of-the-Art TRANSAS Simulator Suite
Discover UKSA’s TRANSAS simulator suite: state-of-the-art maritime training for tomorrow’s seafaring professionals.
Maritime UK and Women in Transport Unveil Groundbreaking Equity Index During Summit
Discover insights on gender diversity in the UK’s transport sector. Explore key findings from Maritime UK & Women in Transport’s Equity Index.