Industry welcomes decision to retain key maritime apprenticeships

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The UK Chamber of Shipping welcomed Skills England’s decision to retain five maritime apprenticeship standards after industry representations. The standards cover seafarer roles, vessel crew, marine and boatyard operations, and marine pilots.

The UK Chamber of Shipping has welcomed the decision by Skills England to retain five maritime apprenticeship standards following representations from across the maritime industry. The five apprenticeships being retained are Seafarer Deck Rating, Small Commercial Vessel Crew Member, Officer of the Watch 500gt Near Coastal, Marine and Boatyard Operative, and Marine Pilot. A UK ...