Welcome Ship Safe Training Group Ltd (SSTG) are looking for aspiring young people to train as Officers for the Merchant Navy. The Merchant Navy is made up by commercial shipping companies plying their trades whether it be: Container ships SSTG members, CMA CGM, EVERGREEN, OOCL. Cruise Liners SSTG members, SAGA, THOMSON TUI. Ferries SSTG members, P&O, SEATRUCK. Offshore SSTG members, BOSTON PUTFORD, NORTH STAR, SEALION Dredgers SSTG members, BRITANNIA, CEMEX, HANSON, TARMAC. Tugs SSTG members, SOLENT TOWAGE. Cable Laying SSTG members, GLOBAL MARINE. Jack Up Barges SSTG members, SEAJACKS. Research vessels SSTG members, GARDLINE. Heavy lift SSTG members, OSPREY. Tankers SSTG members, JOHN H WHITAKER SSTG is a not for profit organisation working on behalf of 20 shipping companies. We have been managing young people in these disciplines since 1978 www.sstg.org

Interesting Facts 75% of the planet is covered by water, Britain is an Island Nation depending extensively on sea transport. 50+ million people travel by sea each year. Maritime industries employ 250,000 people. 96% of imports & exports are carried by sea. 98% of all international voice & data traffic goes by submarine cable. Maritime is the third largest service sector in the UK. www.sstg.org

Electro Technical Officers What do officers do? Deck Officers Electro Technical Officers Deck officers will be responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel and all the passengers and crew. Deck officers will be in charge of the unloading and loading of the cargo, Safety equipment including Lifeboats, fire fighting equipment etc. Engineering Officer Electro Technical Officers are responsible for advanced electronic and electrical equipment and computer control systems. Essential maintenance and repair tasks include radio and satellite communications and electronic navigational aids. As an electronic specialist, work includes overseeing and maintaining general IT systems ships power generation and distribution. Engineering officers are responsible for operation and maintenance of all machinery from the main engine to complex computer control systems. Marine Engineers will learn diverse skills to trouble shoot control circuits, overhaul diesel engines or even a refrigeration unit. www.sstg.org

The Training Three years training split into 5 phases Phase 1 at college building academic skills. Phase 2 at sea building practical skills. Phase 3 back at college ongoing studies. Phase 4 back at sea completion of training record book. Phase 5 final college phase completion of academic studies, short courses and final examinations, oral exam and issue of Certificate of Competency. Qualified to work on any ship anywhere in the world.

Which route? HNC/HND Foundation Degree GSCE at grades 9 to 5 2017 0n A to C Pre 2017 National 5 at level A – C, Standard 1 to 3 Grade to include Math’s, Physics (or Dual Science) and English. HNC/HND 48 UCAS points in unspecified subjects. Engineer and ETO to have studied maths or physics Together with good grade in mathematics at GCSE. Foundation Degree www.sstg.org

Where can you study? City of Glasgow College South Tyneside Warsash Maritime Academy Fleetwood Nautical College (Deck Only) City of Glasgow College Riverside campus Shetland School of Nautical Studies All training programmes offered within the UK are approved by MNTB / MCA Plymouth University (Deck Only) Liverpool John Moors University www.sstg.org

Sponsorship Package All Tuition fees paid Personal training allowance paid Required medical fees paid Travel allowance paid All Tuition fees paid (Universities attract a different model of sponsorship) Exam fees paid Uniform allowance paid While other students could be mounting up debt cadet trainees can leave higher education studies debt free. www.sstg.org

Visit the SSTG web site and complete the online application. How to Apply? Visit the SSTG web site and complete the online application. Web Site: www.sstg.org Application form: www.sstg.org/application www.sstg.org

Or For More Information Contact Ship Safe Training Group Ltd The Precinct Office The Precinct Rochester Kent ME1 1SR Tel: 01634 820 820 training@sstg.org Recruitment@sstg.org www.sstg.org