Maritime Skills Boost as MCA-led UK Cadet Training Overhaul Completes Next Step
London, 6th December 2024 — The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the latest phase of its comprehensive overhaul of UK cadet training, bringing it in line with international best practice and ensuring the UK maritime sector has the highly skilled workforce it needs to meet future challenges.
The latest phase of the overhaul focuses on the development of new training programmes that will provide cadets with the knowledge and skills they need to operate safely and effectively in the modern maritime environment. These programmes have been designed in close collaboration with industry stakeholders and will be delivered by a network of approved training providers.
The new training programmes will be underpinned by a new set of standards that have been developed by the MCA in consultation with industry. These standards will ensure that all cadet training programmes meet the same high quality and that cadets are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers.
As part of the overhaul, the MCA has also streamlined the application process for cadet training, making it easier for young people to enter the maritime sector. The agency has also introduced a new bursary scheme to support cadets from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The overhaul of UK cadet training is a key part of the government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, which sets out a vision for the future of the UK maritime sector. The strategy aims to make the UK a world-leading maritime nation by investing in skills, innovation, and infrastructure.
Commenting on the completion of the latest phase of the overhaul, MCA Chief Executive Officer Brian Johnson said: “The UK maritime sector is facing a number of challenges, including the need to decarbonise, digitalise, and adapt to the changing global economy. Our cadet training overhaul is essential to ensuring that we have the highly skilled workforce we need to meet these challenges and continue to be a world-leading maritime nation.”
The new training programmes and standards will be introduced in phases from 2025. The MCA will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders to ensure that the overhaul is implemented smoothly and that the UK maritime sector has the skills it needs to succeed in the future.
About the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is a UK government agency responsible for the regulation of shipping and maritime safety. The MCA also provides a range of other services, including search and rescue, pollution response, and maritime security.
Contact:
John Smith Maritime and Coastguard Agency john.smith@mcga.gov.uk 020 7953 1234
Maritime skills boost as MCA-led UK cadet training overhaul completes next step
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