DECK OFFICER CASE STUDY Conversation with Jon Kidd – Harbourmaster at Cowes Harbour In my personal experience there is no better way to get yourself qualified at degree level to see the world and get paid all at the same time. You can’t get that in any other...
DECK OFFICER Conversation with Steve Masters – Harbour Master at Southampton Steve became interested in sailing from a very young age following his father building a boat when he was six years old and he loved being on the water. In his teens Steve started to look...
ENGINEER OFFICER CASE STUDY We chat with Doug Oliver Whilst training as a cadet I worked with quite a few qualified ETOs on the ferries. And they were all really helpful and happy to help with my experience onboard. They ensured I was getting hands-on experience for...
DECK OFFICER CASE STUDY Conversation with Katrina Browne – recently qualified Deck Officer Katrina, when we spoke, had just graduated and was understandably extremely pleased with her achievement. She is starting her career with P&O Ferries. Looking back,...
DECK OFFICER CASE STUDY Conversation with Stewart Connor “The Merchant Navy gives people a lot of life experiences and to go and travel and learn from other cultures. There are a lot of great careers to enjoy.” As I learned more about the Merchant Navy I...
DECK OFFICER CASE STUDY Conversation with Lewis Wedderburn-Scott – Mate soon to be Master Lewis was interested from a young age in exploring the chance of working on ships and travelling around the world – and having successfully developed his career off-shore he...