Advanced training for your career at sea.

Advanced Training with SSTG

ADVANCED TRAINING FOR THE BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY

Advanced Training for Your Career at Sea with SSTG.

Our advanced training programmes are tailored for qualified seafarers looking to deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and technologies.

Whether you’re aiming to take on greater responsibilities at sea or transition to a shore-based role, SSTG provides the training and support you need to achieve your professional goals and excel in the maritime industry.

Future Progression from Engineer Officer to Chief Engineer

After completing at least 18 months of sea service as a qualified Officer holding EOOW certification, further education and training can be taken, which will qualify the candidate to hold a position as 2nd Engineer.

Before the candidate can qualify as chief engineer, a similar pattern of experience needs to be undertaken, including a further 18 months of service and additional education and training.
In addition to qualifying for more senior roles, you will also have to demonstrate the required personal qualities for promotion as vacancies arise.

Jobs Ashore

Many seafarers consider following a career ashore later in their maritime working life. Many opportunities are available to enable seafarers to utilise the skills and experience gained at sea in employment ashore. Some of those opportunities for Deck Officers are listed below:

Marine Education and Training.
Marine Finance.
Marine Insurance.
Pilots and other roles connected with worldwide ports.
Recruitment and offshore operations.
Ship operations.
Engineering.
Superintendency.

Progression as a Deck Officer to Ship’s Captain and beyond

After completing at least 18 months of sea service as a qualified Deck Officer holding Officer of the Watch certification, further education and training can be taken, which will qualify the candidate to hold a position as Chief Mate.

Before the candidate can qualify as Master (or Captain), a similar pattern of experience needs to be undertaken, including a further 18 months of service.

In addition to qualifying for more senior roles, you must demonstrate the required personal qualities for promotion as vacancies arise.

Jobs Ashore

Many seafarers consider following a career ashore later in their maritime working life. Many opportunities are available to enable seafarers to utilise the skills and experience gained at sea in employment ashore.

Marine Education and Training.
Marine Finance.
Marine Insurance.
Pilots and other roles connected with worldwide ports.
Recruitment and offshore operations.
Ship operations.
Superintendency.

Future Progression as an Electro-Technical Officer and Beyond

You will qualify with an Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) Certificate of Competency at the end of your Officer Cadet training programme.

Currently, there is no internationally recognised Senior ETO Certificate. UK maritime organisations are in the process of defining one, which is expected to be available within the next few years.

Jobs Ashore

Many seafarers consider following a career ashore later in their maritime working life. Many opportunities are available to enable seafarers to utilise the skills and experience gained at sea in employment ashore. Some of those opportunities for Deck Officers are listed below:

Marine Education and Training.
Recruitment and offshore operations.
Ship operations.
Engineering.
Superintendency.
Telecommunications.

Start Your Career

Our experienced team of recruitment and training officers can provide you with help and guidance on roles and vacancies – and support in applying for sponsorship.

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