South Shields Marine School

03/09/2026

Today is Merchant Navy Day, a chance to recognise the men and women of the Merchant Navy, past and present, who have played a vital role in keeping our nation supplied and connected. Merchant Navy Day is marked on 3 September each year, with the Red Ensign flown in tribute to merchant seafarers and their service.

As a borough with proud maritime roots, we remember those who served at sea during times of war and peace, and we thank today's merchant seafarers for the essential role they continue to play in our daily lives. The Merchant Navy flag is being flown at South Shields Town Hall today as a mark of respect and recognition.

⚓ We thank all merchant seafarers for their service and contribution.

03/09/2026

3rd September each year is recognised as Merchant Navy Day 🇬🇧

On 3 September 1939, the Donaldson Line passenger ship Athenia became the first maritime casualty of the Second World War when it was sunk, resulting in the loss of 112 passengers and crew. Over the following six years of the war, merchant ships and their crews faced daily threats and heavy losses. More than 30,000 British Merchant Navy seafarers lost their lives during this war.

The courage and dedication of Merchant Navy seafarers have been vital in maintaining global supply lines during times of conflict and crisis. Their importance remains today, with Merchant Navy crews currently responsible for transporting around 95% of the UK's trade.

The Merchant Navy’s service and sacrifices are recognised each year across the world on Merchant Navy Day. In South Shields, members of our staff joined The Mission to Seafarers' Merchant Navy Day Service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Merchant Navy Memorial on Mill Dam to honour and remember those we have lost.

30/08/2026

⏰Closing soon: Latest Job Vacancies at South Shields Marine School

Come and join our team and help to deliver a world-class maritime education 🧭 use your experience and knowledge of the marine industry or allied fields to make a positive impact on future seafarers

🧭 Head of School - Deck Officer Certification*
🔥 Fire Technician
⚡ Electrical Lecturer in Marine Engineering
🛟 Lecturer in Marine Offshore Safety Training
🚢 Lecturer in Nautical Studies
🛠️ Lecturer in Marine Engineering

These vacancies close on Monday 31st August at 23:59 ⏰
*Closes Sunday 6th September at 23:59

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Find out more and apply via our vacancies portal linked in the comments 👇

27/08/2026

Heads up, seafarers! 👇

New mandatory training (MCA guidance: MGN 718) is here: prevention and response to violence & harassment at sea. Free, online, and takes about an hour via OneOcean.

Deadline: 31 March 2027 🕑

Full details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr/mgn-718-mf-2026-imo-amendment-to-pssr

27/08/2026

Latest Job Vacancies at South Shields Marine School

Come and join our team and help to deliver a world-class maritime education 🧭 use your experience and knowledge of the marine industry or allied fields to make a positive impact on future seafarers

🧭 Head of School - Deck Officer Certification*
🔥 Fire Technician
⚡ Electrical Lecturer in Marine Engineering
🛟 Lecturer in Marine Offshore Safety Training
🚢 Lecturer in Nautical Studies
🛠️ Lecturer in Marine Engineering

These vacancies close on Monday 31st August at 23:59 ⏰
*Closes Sunday 6th September at 23:59

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Find out more and apply via our vacancies portal linked in the comments 👇

27/08/2026

Our Marine Offshore Training Centre (MOST) caters for more beyond training for seafarers 🛟

We were thrilled to be able to host Uniformed Services students at Tyne Metropolitan College who experienced sea survival training with us as part of their exploration into different careers

We are able to host team building and problem solving activities in our environmental pool and fire safety training ground 🌊🔥 if your workplace, school, or community group are interested in learning new skills while doing something different, get in touch with us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 0191 427 3642

20/08/2026

GCSE RESULTS DAY 🥳 JOIN US FOR A PRE CADETSHIP!

Congratulations to all of those who picked up GCSE or Level 1/2 results today 🙌 we hope you are proud of your hard work and are excited for the journey ahead!

🤔💭 If you or a loved one have received GCSE results and are unsure of the next steps, why not do something different and study with us?

Whether you did better or worse than you thought, or if you're unsure that your course/training/employment is right for you, we still have some places for a range of abilities on our Pre Cadetship courses starting next month 👇

⚓ Nautical Science: Academic Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Operations – Deck
⚙️ Marine Engineering: Vocational Diploma in Engineering and Technology
🛠️ Marine Engineering: Academic Diploma in Shipping and Maritime Operations – Marine Engineering

Our Pre Cadetship courses are open to 16 & 17 year olds and are a one-year course blending hands-on and classroom-based learning, helping you to begin your training to work at sea, leading to well-paid Ship's Officer careers across the world 🚢

Find out more and join us at South Shields Marine School !
📍 Visit us at our Marine School reception to talk to a member of staff, and bring your results with you: South Shields Marine School, Grosvenor Road, South Shields, NE33 3EN
🕓 Drop by Friday 21st / Monday 24th / Tuesday 25th, 9am - 4pm
📞 Call us on: 0191 427 3695
📧 Email our Cadets Liaison Lucy: [email protected]
🌐 Grade requirements and course info: https://www.southshieldsmarineschool.com/begin-a-career-at-sea/pre-cadet/
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Have you already applied or had your Pre-Cadetship interview with us? Make sure you visit us or get in contact about your GCSE results and we will let you know of your next steps ✅

📷 Photo: our Pre Cadets on the DFDS Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam earlier this year as part of their course's work experience

14/08/2026

One of our Deck Cadets, Seb, has shared his experience during his Phase 2 Sea Phase with Trinity House + Just Be Maritime, travelling the world and gaining practical skills as part of his Deck Officer Cadetship course 🚢

13/08/2026

Next steps after Results Day – why a Cadetship with us might be for you 🤔✅

This Level 3 and A Level Results Day, we want to congratulate our Pre Cadetship students who completed their Vocational Level 2 and Academic Level 3 courses with us this past academic year

🙌Their hard work and dedication during their courses was commemorated at our Pre Cadet Celebration of Achievement event last month, with student’s families and friends coming together with our staff to celebrate their course completion and achieve certificates and awards 🏆

Many of our Pre-Cadet students will be returning in September to commence their Cadetship with us – a fully paid and sponsored training programme incorporating study and working at sea 👷 training to become a ship’s officer in either our Navigation, Engineering, or Electro-Technical Officer routes

If you or someone you know have just picked up results today from school or college, or is a previous Pre Cadet, a Cadetship might be perfect for those looking to do something different while getting paid to study and travel the world 💸🗺️

🚢 Applications for our Cadetship courses are direct through our shipping partners and training management companies; these include cruise liners, research vessels, oil tankers, and many more

Entry requirements for some routes start from GCSE/Level 2 qualifications, and we still have some places for September 2026 or January 2027 ✔️

Interested? Find out more about how to apply for a Cadetship and set sail for a new adventure next month by visiting the Careers at Sea website (linked below/linked on profile) 📲

👉 We are also still taking on applications for Pre Cadetships to start in September 2026 – our college course for school leavers looking to study Navigation or Engineering – follow in the footsteps of our latest skilled Pre Cadets and apply on our website (linked below/linked on profile)

Set sail for a life less ordinary at South Shields Marine School 🧭🌊

Ship Safe Training Group Ltd Just Be Maritime Clyde Marine Training Carnival UK Cadet Programme Princess Cruises MSC Cruises Careers Royal Fleet Auxiliary Anglo-Eastern bp Stena Line UKIE

11/08/2026

We are now a Safe Reporting Centre for Hate Crime, meaning our students and staff have a safe place to report any hate crime against themselves or others, alongside being able to access dedicated hate crime support from our Wellbeing Team and Hate Crime Champions.

This forms part of the measures we are putting in place to uphold a safe enviroment for everyone at our college 💙

Last week, we officially became Safe Reporting Centres for Hate Crime along with our teams from South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School.

We're proud to be the first colleges in the region to work in partnership with Northumbria Police to train more than 40 members of staff as Hate Crime Champions. This means our students and staff now have a safe, supportive environment where they can report hate crime, access guidance, and receive ongoing support from our dedicated Wellbeing Team.

A huge thank you to Jasmine and Jim from South Tyneside Community Engagement Team for delivering such engaging and informative training. Pictured is Jasmine with Emilia, our Enrichment Officer, whose commitment made this initiative possible as part of our ongoing work to support, safeguard and educate our staff and students.

Together, we're creating a safer, more inclusive college community where everyone feels heard, supported and respected.