tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-skills-boost-as-mca-led-uk-cadet-training-overhaul-completes-next-step 2024-12-06T10:00:03+00:00 Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next step The next step has been completed in a wide-ranging review of UK seafarer and cadet training, led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/benchmarks-to-support-new-electric-propulsion-training-courses 2024-09-19T14:34:39+01:00 Benchmarks to support new electric propulsion training courses Consultation on proposed new courses that will form the basis of a "springboard for seafarers to develop careers". tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/post-training-survey-relaunched-to-help-make-uk-maritime-skills-fit-for-the-future 2024-04-04T10:51:07+01:00 Post-training survey relaunched to help make UK maritime skills fit for the future All seafarers who undertake oral exams, a key part of training, are being asked for their views on their learning to help develop and strengthen training in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-officer-trainee-of-the-year-announced 2024-02-06T12:03:53+00:00 Maritime and Coastguard Agency's officer trainee of the year announced "It’s my dream job" says deck officer recognised for her efforts to promote the maritime industry and her hard work in the role. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-seafarer-cadets-available-for-an-extra-6-months 2024-02-06T10:00:48+00:00 Funding for seafarer cadets available for an extra 6 months Seafarer cadets can now continue to access financial support for their training up until spring 2025, as funds have been locked in for a further 6 months. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/review-of-uk-cadet-syllabus-could-shape-training-worldwide 2023-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Review of UK cadet syllabus could shape training worldwide The Cadet Training and Modernisation (CT&M) Programme has completed a review of the UK’s cadet syllabus, which could shape the future of training worldwide. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-medical-certificate-required-by-fishers-on-uk-vessels 2023-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 The medical certificate required by fishers on UK vessels By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/730000-to-boost-diversity-wellbeing-and-skills-in-maritime 2019-09-12T12:56:00+01:00 £730,000 to boost diversity, wellbeing and skills in maritime Increased funding for maritime careers and the welfare of seafarers tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/support-for-maritime-training 2018-02-02T09:04:00+00:00 Support for maritime training Announces a doubling of government financial support for maritime training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-maritime-exam-centre-opens-on-tyneside 2017-04-13T15:17:47+01:00 New maritime exam centre opens on Tyneside New centre will provide a location for Deck, Engineering and other Oral Examinations for the maritime community. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/manchesters-smart-motorway-reaches-major-milestone 2017-01-31T10:47:05+00:00 Manchester’s smart motorway reaches major milestone The latest phase of a major project to tackle congestion and improve journey times on the M60 and M62 near Manchester is now underway. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/building-the-maritime-workforce-of-the-future 2015-09-15T15:54:00+01:00 Building the maritime workforce of the future With sea trade expected to grow, the need for a highly skilled workforce has never been greater. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maritime-minister-sets-sail-for-maritime-skills-week 2014-11-03T15:43:00+00:00 Maritime minister sets sail for maritime skills week John Hayes launches a campaign to raise the profile of the UK’s world class maritime sector. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/review-of-government-support-for-maritime-training-scheme--4 2012-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 Review of government support for maritime training scheme The outcome of an independent review is that continuing government support for maritime training is required. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/review-of-government-support-for-maritime-training-scheme--5 2011-06-22T01:00:00+01:00 Review of government support for maritime training scheme Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/officer-cadet-award-2011 2011-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Officer cadet award 2011 Karley Smith, Third Officer with Sealion Shipping and 2011 Officer Trainee of the Year, discusses her training experiences.