Sea Careers

Objectives

- Understand what the Merchant Navy is and explain to another from memory.

- Have a broad outline of what the Merchant Navy does and how.

- Understand where you can find more information and be able to let others know from reference.

What is the Merchant Navy?

- The Merchant Navy is the name given to the UK’s commercial shipping industry. It is made up of shipping companies that own and manage a wide range of different types and sizes of ships.

Do you know?- Where is the busiest ferry port in the world?

- How many ships are in the International Merchant Navy Fleet?

There are around 50,000 ships in the International Merchant Navy Fleet.

What can I do?

The main jobs on board are:-Officers - Navigation (Deck), Engineering and Electro-Technical Officers

-Ratings - Support staff who assist Officers

-Hotel and Catering, Hospitality and Support Services on passenger ferries, cruise liners and super yachts

On what?

Container Ships

Tankers

Ferries

Cruise ships

Specialist ships

Get Educated!Shetland School of Nautical Studies

Banff and Buchan College

Southampton Solent University

University of Plymouth

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLairdside Maritime Centre

Blackpool & the Fylde College

Glasgow School of Nautical Studies

South Tyneside College

Where can I find out more?

Careers at Seawww.careersatsea.org/careers

http://www.seavision.org.uk

SeaVision

The Maritime Industry Foundation

www.maritimeindustryfoundation.com/careers

Any Questions?