Learn about training as a cadet. Speak to NAFC staff and current cadets. Meet sponsoring companies.
Come to our Open Evening on Tuesday 23rd April from 5.00 to 7.30 pm at the NAFC Marine Centre.
Merchant Navy Officer Cadet Programme
The Merchant Navy Officer Cadet Programme trains deck (navigation) and engineer officers for the merchant navy. As a cadet you will spend part of your time studying at the NAFC Marine Centre and part working at sea as a trainee on board ships. You will be employed by a shipping company which will pay you a training allowance (and pay all your fees and expenses) throughout your training.
The professional and academic qualifications that you gain as a cadet will enable you to work as a junior deck or engineer officer on ships anywhere in the world or progress to further study.
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When I was 12 years old I wrote a
school report about the Panama Canal.
As an Engineer Officer Cadet I got
to sail through it for real.
Here is a film I made of my incredible experience:
James Black
