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Marine Society College aims to give seafarers the best possible lifelong learning opportunities tailored to their individual needs!

16/09/2026

We’re proud to strengthen our partnership with Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) through the launch of the new Nautilus Slater Superyacht Bursary. ⚓

The bursary will support current and former Sea Cadets and Sea Cadet volunteers to access our Superyacht Cadetship, helping them turn their experience and passion for the water into a professional career at sea.

Three recipients have already started their training with our September 2026 intake, with a fourth recipient joining us in 2027.

Together with MSSC and the Nautilus Slater Fund, we’re helping remove financial barriers and create more accessible pathways into the maritime industry.

We’re excited to see where these talented individuals

Read more here: uksa.org/news-and-guides/mssc-strengthens-uksa-partnership

03/09/2026

Today, we proudly say thank you to the UK’s merchant seafarers.

With 95% of the UK’s trade transported by sea, merchant seafarers play a vital role in keeping our nation connected and supplied. Behind this essential work are the people and families who dedicate their lives to the maritime sector.

At Marine Society, we’re proud to support seafarers throughout their careers and beyond - helping them thrive, supporting their wellbeing and recognising the vital contribution they make to our society.

This , we stand with the UK’s merchant seafarers and proudly support .

23/07/2026

Why settle for a desk job when the ocean is calling? 🚢✨

With a Marine Society apprenticeship, the world is your workplace. Get paid to learn, gain real qualifications, and build skills that will take you anywhere in the world.
No experience? No problem. We provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to launch a successful maritime career from scratch.

⚓️ What’s in it for you?

A steady paycheck while you study 💰
Hands-on training 🛠️
Nationally recognized qualifications 🎓
A unique, adventurous career path 🌍

Stop waiting for your future to happen. Build it with us.
Go to www.marine-society.org/apprenticeships to find the perfect apprenticeship for you!

25/06/2026

Today, on the Day of the Seafarer, Marine Society celebrates 270 years of transforming lives through maritime education and opportunity.

To mark this milestone, we're proud to launch Friends of Marine Society - a new way for beneficiaries, mentors, supporters and friends of the charity to stay connected and help support the next generation of maritime professionals.

As a beneficiary-focused giving programme, Friends of Marine Society offers a meaningful way to be part of a charity with an extraordinary 270-year heritage, while helping more people learn, grow and succeed through maritime education, training and support.

Together, we can build on 270 years of impact and create opportunities for generations to come.

Find out more via the or visit: marine-society.org/become-a-friend

05/06/2026

Life at sea can mean long periods away from home and very little downtime - which makes access to quality recreational resources more important than ever. ⚓📚
Marine Society’s Digital Library gives seafarers instant access to thousands of magazines, eBooks and maritime textbooks through an easy-to-use app, helping crews relax, learn and stay connected wherever they are in the world.
From professional development to recreational reading, the Digital Library supports wellbeing onboard by providing flexible access to content anytime, anywhere - even during those rare quiet moments at sea.

✔ Thousands of titles available
✔ Maritime textbooks and professional resources
✔ Recreational magazines and reading material
✔ Accessible through a convenient mobile app
✔ Designed to support seafarers wherever they sail

Because every seafarer deserves access to learning, entertainment and a moment to unwind.

29/05/2026

Set your crew up for success with the Learn@Sea education suite from Marine Society & Coracle Maritime.
Designed for the realities of life at sea, Learn@Sea delivers flexible, high-quality training that works when and where your teams need it most - including fully offline access for uninterrupted learning onboard.

From cadets and deck officers to engineering teams, hospitality staff and shoreside professionals, the platform offers a versatile range of courses supporting multiple sectors across the maritime industry. Whether developing technical knowledge, compliance awareness, leadership skills or professional development, Learn@Sea helps organisations build confident, capable crews at every level.

✔ Offline accessibility at sea
✔ Flexible learning across devices
✔ Wide-ranging maritime course library
✔ Training for multiple maritime sectors
✔ Practical, crew-focused education

Empower continuous learning — wherever the voyage takes you.

22/05/2026

🚢 Start Your Maritime Career with a Marine Society Apprenticeship ⚓
Whether you want to work at sea, in ports, marinas or maritime operations, Marine Society offers apprenticeship pathways to help you earn, learn and build a rewarding career.

🌊 Apprenticeship Standards include:

⚓ Seafarer (Deck Rating) Level 2
🛥️ Marina & Boatyard Operative Level 2
📦 Port Operative Level 2
🚤 Small Commercial Vessel Crewmember Level 3
🌉 Port Marine Operations Officer Level 4
🧭 Ship's Master 500GT (Near Coastal) Level 5

✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain recognised qualifications
✅ Build practical skills and industry experience
✅ Access exciting career opportunities across the maritime sector

Your maritime future starts here.

01/05/2026

Not all classrooms have four walls 🌊

Marine Society apprenticeships take your learning beyond land - giving you real experience, real responsibility, and real opportunities from day one.

Ready to think bigger?

Start your maritime career today.

17/04/2026

⚓ Thinking about your next step after life at sea?

Marine Society’s Coming Ashore programme is here to help seafarers navigate the transition to a shore-based career.

Through the programme, you’ll be matched with experienced maritime mentors who understand the industry and can help you explore career options, build confidence and plan your next move. From CV advice and networking tips to insights into different sectors of the maritime world, our mentors are there to guide you every step of the way.
Many participants go on to secure rewarding shore-based roles across shipping, logistics, ports and the wider maritime industry.

If you’re starting to think about life after sea, Coming Ashore could be the first step towards your next career.

🌍 Your experience at sea is valuable - let’s help you turn it into your next opportunity.

To find out more, go to www.marine-society.org/coming-ashore .

16/04/2026

⚓ The Spring edition of The Seafarer is out now!

This issue includes updates from across Marine Society, including nominations for the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service 2026, highlights from the Merchant Navy Welfare Board Annual Awards, and continued support for our Digital Library for Seafarers.

You’ll also find apprenticeship news, a Sea Cadet-to-apprentice career story, team and mentor spotlights, bookshop updates, and a preview of our upcoming Friends of Marine Society supporter programme.

Stay connected with the latest news supporting seafarers at sea and ashore. (go to our website to view the latest issue).

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