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The Ship Safe Training Group has provided a specialised recruitment and training service to trainee officers and shipping companies in the British Merchant Navy for 40 years.

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Careers at Sea

Following a career path at sea in the British Merchant Navy provides an interesting range of career choices and a varied lifestyle. Find out all about the opportunities available to you.

Learn More
SSTG Premises
About SSTG

The SSTG has been providing a recruitment and training service for UK shipping companies for 40 years. We also provide sponsorship for cadets whilst training for their careers at college and at sea.

Learn More
Cruise Liner
The Merchant Navy

The British Merchant Navy provides rewarding careers at sea within a dynamic and demanding industry that operates an extremely diverse fleet of advanced vessels all across the globe.

Learn More
Naval Team
Deck Cadet Training

Working at sea aboard ship as a Deck Officer involves a wide range of responsibilities including navigation, cargo operations, vessel stability and safety providing you with good career progression opportunities.

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Naval Engineers
Engineer Cadet Training

A career at sea as an Engineer Officer brings responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the main engine and the ship’s ancillary mechanical systems, with an exciting career path.

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Electro-Technical Cadet Training
ETO Cadet Training

An Electro-Technical Officer is responsible for the effective operation of highly advanced electronic control systems on a wide range of vessels at sea with a good choice of career options.

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