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Merchant Navy Jobs And Careers, British Shipping Jobs

Merchant Navy Jobs And Careers - British Shipping Jobs

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Considering a career in the Merchant Navy? There are currently over 20,000 British seafarers serving at sea, in addition to over a thousand cadets. Opportunities exist in navigation, engineering and catering & hospitality.

With training and experience it is possible for suitable candidates to progress to the rank of; Captain, Chief Engineer or even Hotel Services Manager. Training is conducted in a nautical college or university and worldwide aboard ships.

Once qualified Merchant Seamen typically receive good rates of pay and generous leave allowances.

The main career areas include: Navigation Officers, Engineer Officers, Hotel Services Officers, Deck Ratings, Engine Room Ratings, Cooks and Stewards.

For people with successful experience at sea longer term careers are available in areas like: Harbours & Ports, Academia, Marine Insurance, Marine Leisure, Pilotage, Surveying and Vessel Traffic Management.

British Shipping is an industry of the future – well managed, technologically advanced and committed to respecting the environment. Opportunities exist NOW for capable and enthusiastic people to train to manage and operate modern and technically sophisticated ships. The prospects for development of a worthwhile and rewarding career as a navigating, engineering or electro-technical officer are excellent.

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