A Career that is Different

A ship is a unique working environment because it is also home to those working on board. Those working on board ship often develop lasting friendships with their colleagues and have a stimulating life which is different to the experience of many people working ashore.

Merchant seafaring is a civilian occupation. Although team work and strict adherence to safe working practices is critical, there are many opportunities for socialising, both on board ship and during visits to foreign ports. Life on board ship can be very cosmopolitan, with many different nationalities of seafarers working together. Joining the shipping industry is essentially like belonging to a special international club.