The Brits Turn Again to the Sea
The number of people applying to train to become an officer in the British Merchant Navy is at a 10 year high, says the non-profit 'Sea Vision' which promotes careers and education for young people in the maritime sector, as follows:
Glasgow based Clyde Marine Training, the largest provider of officer training in the UK, reported that they have received over 5,000 applications this year alone, an 11% increase on last year and a 27% increase on 10 years ago. Not only has the number increased the quality of applicant has too, with more applicants having achieved 3 or more passes in A-Level, or equivalent