colleges

Clyde Marine Training (CMT) offers three officer routes in the Merchant Navy and International Shipping sector. Pick the path that matches your

strengths, then dive into the full page for details and how to apply.

City of Glasgow College –
Riverside Campus

what you will experience

  • Maritime education and training across Deck, Engineering and ETO with accredited programmes and specialist pathways.

  • Teaching from experienced maritime lecturers with strong industry backgrounds.

standout

  • Modern nautical facilities at Riverside that support simulator-based learning and hands-on skills.

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Fleetwood Nautical College sign

Fleetwood Nautical Campus
(part of Blackpool and The Fylde College)

what you will experience

  • long-established centre offering further and higher education for Merchant Navy cadets, with strong employer links.

  • Specialist staff who support cadets from first sea phases through to advanced qualifications.

standout

  • Full mission bridge and engine room simulators, an environmental training pool and a purpose-built fire training facility.

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Scottish Maritime Academy
(NESCol), Peterhead

what you will experience

  • Sponsored Deck Officer cadetships leading to HNC/CHE Nautical Science and MCA Officer of the Watch certification.

  • Small class sizes and applied learning beside a working port environment.

standout

  • Purpose-built centre with ECDIS suite, multiple bridge simulators and radio simulation rooms

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Scottish maritime academy building
South Shields Marine school front door

South Shields Marine School
(Tyne Coast College)

what you will experience

  • A world-renowned maritime training centre within Tyne Coast College, attracting cadets from many countries.

  • Access to specialist marine and offshore safety training through the college’s network.

standout

  • Recognised as one of the world’s foremost maritime training centres and a Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner, with access to the UK-leading Marine and Offshore Safety Training Centre (MOST).

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Warsash Maritime School
(Solent University)

what you will experience

  • Fully sponsored officer cadet programmes across Deck, Engineering and Electro-Technical, alternating college and sea phases

  • Structured pathways that lead to UK MCA certification through academic study, safety training and work-based sea learning.

standout

  • A global leader in maritime education and safety training with a broad portfolio of accredited courses.

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Warsash nautical college

next steps

Compare the three Career Routes, check Entry Requirements, then apply online. CMT will guide you through interviews, sponsor matching, college placement and sea phases

next steps

Compare the three Career Routes, check Entry Requirements, then apply online. CMT will guide you through interviews, sponsor matching, college placement and sea phases