SMC Cadetship Training Courses

Discover an exhilarating career path in the Merchant Navy with our comprehensive Officer Cadet Training Courses. At SMC, we take pride in offering a full sponsored, highly sought after training program that blends academic excellence with real-world experience at sea. Whether you envision yourself on ferries, container ships, offshore vessels, cruise ships or tankers, we have the perfect sponsor options for your chosen industry.

As you set sail on this journey, our expert team will be here to support you at all stages of your training. Our training team will visit you regularly at your college to carry out inductions and ensure you are progressing through your academics as well as ensuring you are ready for your sea phase. During your sea phase we will be here to support you from arranging your travel to and from the vessel to offering advice on how to complete your Training Record Books. All of our expert training team provide first hand experience from their time at sea on various ships and in various roles.

Our Cadetships encompass five well-structured phases, allowing you to deepen your knowledge at a prestigious UK college while working onboard our client shipping companies vessels. As you progress through the program, you’ll be guided by industry professionals, honing your skills on deck, engineering, or electro-technical disciplines. Plus you’ll receive a competitive training allowance through the three years.

Upon successful completion of the three-year cadetship, you’ll emerge as a fully qualified Officer, equipped to navigate the vast oceans and work on any merchant ship. The opportunities are boundless.

Join us today and set course for a fulfilling career in the Merchant Navy.

Who are Stream Marine Careers?

Stream Marine Careers (SMC) are part of the Stream Marine Group, based in Glasgow. Stream Marine Training (SMT) are a world-class provider of maritime training including survival training and firefighting.

Across the group we have many industry experts as well many seafarers with a variety of experience both onshore and offshore.

SMC aim to provide shipping companies with the best Officers who are ready to man the ships of tomorrow.

Why Choose SMC?

With a Stream Marine Careers Cadetship not only will you be provided with excellent training to ensure you are fully prepared and competent, but you will also gain an internationally recognised qualification with access to a highly paid career path. Your training will be fully sponsored by one of our prestigious clients who will pick up the cost of tuition fees and pay you a Training Allowance of £800 per month, even during your sea phases.

At Stream Marine Careers we pride ourselves on supporting cadets throughout the 3 year fully funded training programme and assisting them in gaining employment as a Junior Officer once qualified.  We will also offer advice with CVs, applications and interviews when taking your first career step as a Junior Officer.

We are currently recruiting for HNC, HND, SPD Deck and Engineering Cadetships at the UK Nautical Colleges, for the August/September 2023 intake.

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