A Career at Sea has NEVER Looked so Good!

The UK owned commercial shipping fleet has more than doubled in carrying capacity and the UK flag fleet has quadrupled since 2000. The fleet now earns more than £37bn a year and has overtaken aviation for the first time in over 20 years.

That means more and ever-stronger opportunities
for a rewarding career at sea

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Over 70% of the Earth is covered in water and the nations of the world depend upon ships crews' ability to move cargo and people safely and efficiently across the seas. The oceans provide 99% of the living space on the planet and cover vast natural resources, the exploitation of which will support the continued development of our planet.

Shipping provides a huge and essential contribution to the world economy with around 50,000 merchant ships trading internationally and manned by over a million seafarers of virtually every nationality.

Over 95% of commercial goods imported and exported to and from the UK are carried aboard ships. The industry is the fifth largest revenue generator in the UK services sector and has at its core highly competent seafarers respected worldwide. The UK also leads the world with its maritime financial and legal shipping services. As well as those carrying cargo of all kinds specialist ships also provide a wide range of commercial and industrial services relating to sea bed mining, surveying, exploration and construction support and supply, emergency response and specialist tug services. There is a large and thriving marine recreational industry providing millions of holidaymakers with cruises, and a large proportion of people and vehicles are moved by sea ferries.

There are many exciting opportunities for individuals to spend from a few years at sea to those looking for a life-long career in the Merchant Navy. A career in the shipping industry will provide seafarers with the opportunity to gain considerable responsibility and experience in a stimulating and varied working environment. Extensive rewards include considerable travel opportunities, a great variety of options to develop your career, and a good career structure. Modern ships provide the opportunity for learning how to use state-of-the-art highly sophisticated technology, and all training qualifications are recognised throughout the world.

"Though pleas'd to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way."
Matthew Green - English poet (1696 - 1737)

SSTG Officer Cadet Training Programmes
A career at sea provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for school leavers and graduates seeking a varied and rewarding life. The Ship Safe Training Group is a not-for-profit marine training management company providing recruitment and training programmes for member companies. We specialise in the recruitment and training of new entrant deck and engineer officer cadets.

SSTG Higher Qualification Training Programmes
The Ship Safe Training Group also promotes and provides member companies with training management for seafarers seeking to further their careers by achieving higher qualifications.

SSTG Industry Representation
The interests of our members and the industry are actively represented by The Ship Safe Training Group in Government and Industry forums.