A fully qualified Marine Engineering Officer is vitally important to the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical systems. It's a big role with overall responsibility for elements such as: Engines and ventilation systems Navigation and communications equipment Deck fittings like cranes, hoists and landing craft Marine Engineering Officers [...]

Deck cadet officer training with Clyde Marine Training is the perfect starting off point for an exciting career at sea. Also known as navigation officers, deck officers play a critical role in the ship's onboard management team. They are charged with ensuring the safety of the crew, cargo, passengers [...]

Clients, cadets, and industry collaborators attended Clyde Marine Training’s (CMT) annual client conference at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Glasgow, on Tuesday 23rd November. Ship owners, major marine colleges, trade bodies including the UK Chamber of Shipping, and Merchant Navy Training Board, and industry regulator the MCA were represented at the [...]

Clyde Marine Training and City of Glasgow College students, Dean Harron and Kieran Bain, have been presented with the prestigious Northern Lighthouse Board Prize for Engineering and Deck Cadet of the Year, respectively, in recognition of their achievements throughout their time at college. Kieran, who graduated with an HNC in [...]

Clyde Marine Training Officer Andrew Tait was delighted to attend the first in-person graduation ceremony since the pandemic began, at City of Glasgow College Nautical Campus on Thursday 2nd September, 2021. There were many happy graduates from the intake class of 2018, and we are happy to bring you pictures [...]

Clyde Marine Training will feature at London International Shipping Week by hosting a virtual event on Monday 13th September. Aimed at ship owners and operators, but open to all; the event ‘Tonnage Tax: Optimising Future Sector Skills’ will give an overview of the benefits of UK tonnage tax in relation [...]

Following the success of National Careers Week, Careers at Sea are continuing their interaction with schools and colleges all over the UK, as part of their efforts to be promote what a Merchant Navy Career looks like for aspiring students. As part of this process, Clyde Marine Training Engineering Officer [...]

Clyde Marine Training (CMT) has strengthened its client relations service provision, through the appointment of a Global Business Development Lead. Adam Wright joins the team, having previously held several roles at Maersk Training culminating in Head of Business Development, and a track record of establishing and growing market share for [...]

A CMT cadet has been named Northern Lighthouse Board 2020 ‘Outstanding Deck Cadet of the Year’ at the City of Glasgow College’s virtual graduation ceremony. Fionn McKee, 21 from the Isle of Skye, recently qualified after 3 years of training comprising 3 phases of classroom learning and two sea phases. [...]

As the majority of the UK has moved to lockdown status from Tuesday 5th January, Clyde Marine Training has put together an overview of how colleges will continue to deliver teaching to students, as well as focus on short course training and Halls of Residence where appropriate. Overview of College [...]