04 Mar 24 Celebrating National Careers Week 2024 The UK Chamber of Shipping, in collaboration with the Merchant Navy Training Board and Careers at Sea, are proud to celebrate National Careers Week by highlighting stories of people working in the maritime industry and providing you with useful resources. We are getting involved with National Careers Week to empower, engage and inspire everyone working or wanting to pursue a career in the shipping and maritime sectors. Get ready to discover the endless opportunities that our industry has to offer. We empower people working in the maritime sector by creating opportunities to shine and be rewarded for their hard work, through industry awards. For example, the British Tugowners Association Tug Trainee of the Year and the newly launched Careers at Sea Ambassador of the Year Award.Watch the video below to learn more about the Merchant Navy and the different roles available in the industry. Careers at Sea presents: Sea Life - See Life! National Careers Week: Maryrose Quinn's Blog Maryrose Quinn, Customer Operations Agent at P&O Ferries for the Port of Larne, UK, shares with us what it's like to be a customer operation agent. Read her story below. Read more National Careers Week: Careers at Northern Lighthouse Board Apprentices working at the Northern Lighthouse Board tell us about their hands-on experience in the industry. Read more Careers at Sea Interviews Ellie for National Careers Week Careers at Sea interviewed Ellie Stirzaker about her apprenticeship, her current job role and her passion for the shipping industry. Below is what she said. Read more BRITISH TUGOWNERS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES TUG TRAINEE OF THE YEAR AWARD The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that it has launched a new award recognising and celebrating the future talent of the towage industry. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday, 13 March, so please submit them via the forms below. Read more Share:
11 Jun 2025 UK Chamber comments on 2025 Spending Review The UK Chamber of Shipping has responded to the Government's 2025 Spending Review, issued on 11 June. Read more News
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16 May 2025 Documentary Launch | A Sea of Opportunities: The Making of a UK Merchant Navy Cadet A glimpse into the world of officer cadet training in the UK Read more News