1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Which route? HNC/HND Foundation Degree
GSCE at grades 9 to n 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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:
Application form:

9. Or For More Information
Contact
Ship Safe Training Group Ltd
The Precinct Office
The Precinct
Rochester
Kent ME1 1SR
Tel: