why choose CMT?
Clyde Marine Training (CMT) prepares you for a career that offers real responsibility, global travel and qualifications that open doors at sea and
ashore across the wider Merchant Navy and International Shipping sector.
why choose a career at sea?
TRAVEL WIDELY
on modern vessels while you build professional experience
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
during cadetship with tuition fees covered by your sponsor and a minimum £800 per month during college and sea phases
RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
delivered through respected UK nautical colleges, coordinated by CMT
a sector with many vessel types
Cadets sponsored through CMT train for roles across a wide variety of ships, including tankers, cruise and ferry, bulk carriers and
container vessels.
earning potential after you qualify
Figures vary by company, vessel type and rotation pattern. UK government guidance indicates:
Deck Officers
typical range from £30,000 at starter level to £80,000 for experienced roles.
Engineering Officers and ETOs
typical range from £30,000 at starter level to £80,000 for experienced roles. Salary ranges are indicative and sourced from UK government guidance.
Onboard benefits include food and accommodation being provided at sea, alongside facilities to exercise and relax in. Travel to and from ship will always be arranged, with costs covered, no matter where in the world you will travel to.
careers ashore when the time is right
Many officers choose to come ashore after building sea experience. Your Certificate of Competency and sea time translate into roles across the global shipping support network, for example:
Technical management and marine engineering within ship management teams.
Marine quality assurance, marine projects and ship agency supporting safe, efficient operations.
Crew management, training and travel logistics across international fleets and offices.
CMT’s training and partnerships are designed to build skills that sponsors and employers value at sea and ashore, creating long-term career flexibility across the Merchant Navy and International Shipping sector.
who we work with
CMT represents sponsoring companies across the international shipping sector, operating a wide variety of vessel types. Cadets train for roles
on tankers, cruise ships, bulk carriers, container vessels and ferries, among others.