Deck Cadet Jobs in the Merchant Navy
The deck cadet is a trainee navigation officer learning bridge watchkeeping and ship operations.
What a Deck Cadet does
The Deck Cadet is a trainee navigation officer, learning bridge watchkeeping, navigation, cargo work, and ship operations under the deck officers while completing a structured training record book on the way to a Second Mate certificate.
Certificates and requirements
- Completed pre-sea nautical training (Diploma / B.Sc Nautical Science or equivalent)
- STCW Basic Safety Training and a valid medical certificate
- A structured Training Record Book to complete on board
- Eagerness to learn - the first step toward becoming a navigating officer
Which ships hire Deck Cadets
Deck Cadets train on all vessel types, and tanker and bulk-carrier operators run structured cadet programmes.
Live Deck Cadet vacancies
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