Your Training . . . .

Depending upon your school leaving qualifications at entry training will take between three and four years during which time you serve as an Officer Trainee. Training programmes are made up of alternating periods of training at sea and study at one of the UK’s maritime colleges/Universities.

At Sea: Your seagoing training will enable you to put into practice what you learn at college, by understudying the officers on board. But a programme of specific practical training tasks also forms part of your time on board ship.  The Trust works with a number of prominent UK shipping companies which provide seagoing training berths on their ships for Conway Trainees. This has the advantage of giving you experience in different types of ship - something not always available to the single company cadet.

 At College:    As well as theoretical studies you will use the latest computer controlled engine room, radar and navigation simulators; and practical training in the important areas of safety, survival and fire fighting.  All schemes followed by Conway Trainees are approved by the Merchant Navy Training Board and the Marine & Coastguard Agency. And you will be studying alongside trainees from a number of other companies and sponsors - something to help broaden your horizons. Nationally recognised qualifications up to Degree level are built into the programmes for Deck and Engineer Officers. There may also be opportunities to study for further qualifications

All the training schemes require a commitment to hard work and personal qualities which accept the challenge of developing technology. You will also need to be physically fit and to get on easily with your fellow trainees. Running a modern Merchant Ship requires good teamwork skills but also involves a high degree of personal responsibility.

Conway works with Chiltern Maritime Ltd.  Chiltern are an experienced Training Management company. Trainees have contact with and support from both Conway and Chiltern throughout their training.