Warsash Maritime Academy| 
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Southampton Solent University|  

Cadet Life

Thinking of joining the Merchant Navy?

Check out what these cadets have to say about life at sea...

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Dominique|
“I love this job and everyone has enjoyed it whether they were on a tanker, ferry or cruise ship.If you enjoy being independent, I recommend it"
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Henry|
“I decided to work on cruise ships as I enjoy travel and wished to have a good job that challenges me; working on a cruise ship enables me to fill these criteria; it’s different every day.”
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Emma|
“When my friends or family ask about my job, I just say I’m an engineer at sea, seeing the world and getting paid for the privilege”
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Martyn|
“My time at sea last year was one of the best experiences of my life. I saw places that I never thought I’d see, and met great friends who will be friends forever”
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Phil|
"Finally seafaring engineer officers are able to achieve the domestically recognised professional status they deserve"
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Still not convinced...?

Why don't you ask one of our lecturers - an ex-cadet who loved it so much he had to come back and teach new new students!

lecturer| Jon|
“It’s difficult to pin down just one best moment of my career… seeing things like the Northern Lights for the first time, or the midnight sun up in Norway – people pay thousands of pounds for the things we get to do for free!”
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