Newest cadet officers ‘pass out’ from Warsash Maritime Academy
Warsash Maritime Academy’s newest officers celebrated their achievement at the autumn passing out ceremony at the Novotel Hotel, Southampton, on Saturday 30 November 2013.
The special ceremony marks the completion of a three-year merchant navy training and education programme for navigation and engineering officer cadets at the academy.
Andrew Hair, director of the academy, which is part of Southampton Solent University, said: “The cadets have every reason to be proud, not only of what they have achieved during the last three years, but also of the importance of the work they have been trained to do.
“Their skills and expertise, and those of other professional mariners like them, will sustain the world’s shipping trades and support the global economy. I wish them every success as they embark upon their professional careers,” he added.
The maritime industry’s top employers and sponsors attended the ceremony including: Anglo Eastern (UK) Ltd, Bibby Ship Management (Europe) Ltd, BP Maritime Services (Isle of Man) Ltd, Carnival UK, Chiltern Maritime Ltd, Clyde Marine Training Ltd, Condor Marine Services Ltd, Maersk Crewing Ltd, NLNG Ship Manning Ltd, NYK LNG Shipmanagement (UK) Ltd, Princess Cruises, Sealion Shipping Ltd, Shell International Shipping Services Ltd, Ship Safe Training Group Ltd and Viking Recruitment Ltd.
The newly qualified officers will be embarking on their chosen careers in worldwide shipping, working with some of the most prestigious employers in the cruise, cargo, container, oil and gas sectors.
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About Warsash Maritime Academy
Warsash Maritime Academy (WMA) - part of Southampton Solent University – has provided first-class education, training, consultancy and research to the international shipping, commercial yacht, offshore oil and gas, and renewables industries for almost 70 years. The academy provides internationally recognised certification programmes for both deck and engineer officers from cadet level to Master (Captain) and Chief Engineer. It also offers short safety courses to develop skills such as fire fighting and sea survival, and continuous professional development modules for more experienced officers. The use of bridge, engine room and liquid cargo operations simulators are offered for higher level training, including their specialist ship handling training centre, of which it is one of only three major facilities of its kind in the world. www.warsashacademy.co.uk
About Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University offers more than 23,000 students over 200 qualifications ranging from HND to PhD, in subjects such as maritime education and training, fashion and design, media and television, music, health, sport and leisure, business, IT and technology. The university was awarded the 2013 Quality Assurance kitemark for quality and standards of teaching and learning.
Solent was voted one of the most creative universities in the UK in a Which? University 2013 poll of students.
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