Training and Career Opportunities in Merchant Navy - Deck Officers, Engine Officers, Electro-Technical Officers, and Technical & Specialist Career
Part of the Viking Maritime Group, Viking Crew specializes in recruiting high caliber STCW certificated Officers and Crew, as well as hospitality, guest service and interior staff in the cruise, superyacht and specialist sectors who are in ever-increasing demand in both cruise and yacht, following the growing sophistication, size, power and tonnage of these vessels, coupled with the ongoing safety regulations governed by the MCA. Viking has been supplying Deck, Engine, Technical Officers and Hospitality/Guest Services Professionals to ship owners world-wide since 1988.
Being one of a small group of government approved and audited Training Providers; Chiltern Maritime, a group company under Viking Maritime is able to obtain considerable grants which represent significant savings to Clients to offset training costs. This approval also enables Viking to administer Deck, Engine and Electro-Technical Officer Trainee (Cadet) training programs. With a rich legacy stretching back over 30 years, Chiltern Maritime has worked hard to build and maintain a first-class record and reputation for delivering some of the best officers to the Merchant Navy and industry. Today they assist in administering over 350 Officer Cadets with an enviable industry leading graduate rate of over 85%.
The Maritime Skills Academy (MSA), which is a part of the Viking Family of Companies and provides training for the maritime industry with its extensive portfolio of MCA accredited STCW courses, refresher training and professional development courses. The Maritime Skills Academy offers complete training management and thee world-class centers with state-of-the-art facilities support delegates from around the world.
Training & Career Programs
Chiltern Maritime CadetShip Programs
- Deck Officer Cadetships: Each Cadetship is sponsored by a marine charity or commercial maritime company. Deck Officer Cadets who qualify will be provided with a wealth of opportunities that long-term can be continued at sea or ashore.
- Superyacht Cadetships: The program is the first to lead to the issue of a UK MCA Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (CoC).
- Marine Engineering Officer Cadetships: A Marine Engineering Officer Cadetship is the combination of your 3-year course study, your sea placements, your qualification and the wider mentoring and welfare Chiltern Maritime offer and administer
- Electro-Technical Officer Cadetships: A Electro-Technical Officer Cadetship is the combination of your 3-year course study, your at sea placements, your qualification, and the wider mentoring and welfare Chiltern Maritime offer and administer.
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Other Career Opportunities
- Deck Department: Those applying to the Engine Department positions will be aware of the approved certification requirements and generic job descriptions. The deck department is in charge of the safe navigation and well being of the vessel, its crew and passengers at all times. As well as working on the bridge, deck officers are required to supervise maintenance of the external decks and hull of the vessel, as well as provide safety training for all members of the crew. The job opportunities are for - Captain; Chief Officer; 2nd Officer; 3rd Officer; Safety Officer; Bosun; and Deckhand.
- Engineering Department: Those applying to the Engine Department positions will be aware of the approved certification requirements and generic job descriptions. The engine department holds overall responsibility for the daily operations and maintenance of the engineering, Electrical and mechanical divisions of the vessel. The opportunities are for - Chief Engineer; 2nd Engineer; 3rd Engineer; 4th Engineer; Day Service Engineer; Hotel Engineer; and Motorman/ Fitter.
- Technical & Specialist: Those applying to other technical / specialist positions would require specific trade experience and qualifications relevant to the vacancy. The opportunities are for - Electrical Officer; Electronic Officer; Electro Technical Officer; Communications Officer; Environmental Officer; IT Officer; Lift Technician; Security Officer; Refrigeration Engineer; ROV Operator; Helicopter Pilot; and Facility Manager.
LAST UPDATED ON Aug 14, 2021