Careers at Sea and Humber UTC (10am - 10.30)

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In their Q&A, Humber UTC chatted with merchant-navy information organisation Careers at Sea. They covered:

  • Living conditions at sea, including entertainment, days off, food.
  • Work experience and how to apply.
  • How to apply for training.
  • Working conditions and salary.
  • Whether you can take your pet fish and are you likely to fall off the boat? (Answer: no)
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41 Gycam123 7 years ago
Gycam123

What is the salary like?

42 RyanP 7 years ago
RyanP

What does the average day consist of for a engineer?

43 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by taz-111  7 years ago)
what is the salary like?

When the training, a cadet may get around £10,000 a year, but all course fees are paid for and your time on ship is paid for too. that money is yours. When you qualify as an officer, a starting salary may be around £26,000 and depending on the company, and voyage route, may be tax free.

44 000217 7 years ago
000217
 
(Original post by 000217  7 years ago)
Is there any chance we could get work experience?
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Work experience may be possible, but it depends where you are located and the companies that are nearby. It may be office work in the operation of a shipping company, but some companies will allow you on their vessel. This is something we may be able to help with if you are interested.
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
We are located in the humber region, what kind of companies would it be beneficial for us to get in contact with?
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Well, being near the Humber you are extremely lucky to have access to companies and ports! P&O are the obvious choice, but there is a 'Green Humber' initiative that is linking companies up to progress this work. also, Modal Training are not too far form you and a trip to their simulator is well worth a day out! A bit of extra time and i would be able to find you some more if you wish?

Thanks for letting us know. One of our teachers will be in contact.

45 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000217  7 years ago)
Is there an email that we can get more information of the work experience?

yes, [email removed]

46 raptor 7 years ago
raptor

What countries have you been to with the company you are with?

47 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Can we have a list of companies who do offer chances to work and train at sea possibly a few email addresses?

Please have a look at the following page on our website that should give you all the information you need: [link removed]

most of the companies will ask you to complete an online application form

48 000078 7 years ago
000078

Mitesh can we have the links please

49 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by RyanP  7 years ago)
What does the average day consist of for a engineer?

A normal day for an engineer will consist of dealing with the most advanced machinery, whilst problem solving and dealing with time constraints. Daily maintenance, reporting problems and doing a daily watch. there are case studies on our website that you may wish to read.

50 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by raptor  7 years ago)
What countries have you been to with the company you are with?

Some companies operate worldwide, and some only around the UK. If you do research into the companies, you will get more of an idea of where they work. Some people at sea work around Australia, visit the USA and even some Pacific Islands. So much variety.

51 000078 7 years ago
000078

Do careers at sea recruit for other companies

52 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies

Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.

53 Gycam123 7 years ago
Gycam123
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.

Okay, Thank you

54 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by harryR607  7 years ago)
whats the night life like;)

Definitely depends on the ship and the crew!

55 000078 7 years ago
000078
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.

So whats your links with other companies

56 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.
(Original post by Gycam123  7 years ago)
Okay, Thank you

Not a problem. Please do get in touch if you have any questions. I know the links have been removed but search for our name and you will find us.

57 Gycam123 7 years ago
Gycam123
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.
(Original post by Gycam123  7 years ago)
Okay, Thank you
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Not a problem. Please do get in touch if you have any questions. I know the links have been removed but search for our name and you will find us.

Okay, definitely will do

58 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
So whats your links with other companies

We are the national promotional brand for the Merchant navy and we support the work of the companies by shouting about the careers available

59 CareersAtSea (Training and Careers Manager) 7 years ago
CareersAtSea
 
(Original post by 000078  7 years ago)
Do careers at sea recruit for other companies
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Unfortunately, we do not recruit. We are only an information site, but we can help you as much as you need. All the email addresses, and companies are on our website.
(Original post by Gycam123  7 years ago)
Okay, Thank you
(Original post by CareersAtSea  7 years ago)
Not a problem. Please do get in touch if you have any questions. I know the links have been removed but search for our name and you will find us.
(Original post by Gycam123  7 years ago)
Okay, definitely will do

Great to hear! We look forwrad to helping you further!

60 Gycam123 7 years ago
Gycam123

is it hard being away from home?

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