Cadets

Steer your future

Why train with us?

Our Diverse Fleet

With a diverse and growing fleet spanning containerships, bulk carriers, PCTC’s and tankers, you’ll have the opportunity to train across a range of vessel types before deciding where you want to further your seafaring career.

A Futureproof Career

Each year we welcome newbuilds to our growing fleet. Exposure to these vessels and their cutting- edge maritime technologies will futureproof your career, keeping your training and education up to date.

Learn From The Best

Many of our current leaders have started out as Zodiac Maritime cadets themselves so they know exactly what it is like to be in your shoes and what it takes to climb the ranks.

Deck Cadet

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Deck Cadet

Learn the basics of navigation, cargo operations, maintenance and safety equipment to name a few. You will spend time working on the bridge completing navigational tasks and watches, mooring and vessel maintenance. At the end of your cadetship you will be ready to join the crew as a junior deck officer.

Future Captains apply today!

“As a Captain, I will always share my experience and knowledge with our deck cadets to train them well to become good officers and secure their professional future within the Zodiac Maritime fleet” – Captain Bektas, former Zodiac Maritime Deck Cadet

Engine Cadet

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Engine Cadet

Learn how to operate machinery onboard your vessel and develop your troubleshooting ability. You will conduct routine maintenance such as overhauls, planned projects, watchkeeping and equipment maintenance. At the end of your cadetship you will be ready to join the crew as junior engineer.

Future Chief Engineers apply today!

“I chose a Zodiac Maritime Cadetship because of their reputation for providing excellent training and experience in the maritime industry. Their commitment to high standards of education, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse fleet of vessels aligned perfectly with my career goals.” – Chief Engineer, Wasim Mullaji, former Zodiac Maritime Engine Cadet

Electrical Cadet

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Electrical Cadet

Learn all there is to know about the electrical and electronic systems onboard. As part of the engineering department, you will develop the skills necessary to successfully operate the vessel’s machinery and understand the procedures of routine maintenance.

At the end of your cadetship you will be read to join the fleet as an engineer. Future Electro-technical engineers apply today!

“Our cadets are involved in discussions encompassing all aspects of the vessel, not just the area they are training in so they can understand their job from different angles.” – ETO Tryfonov, former Zodiac Maritime Electro-technical Cadet

Requirements

With a diverse and growing fleet spanning containerships, bulk carriers, PCTC’s and tankers, you’ll have the opportunity to train across a range of vessel types before deciding where you want to further your seafaring career.

International Cadets

Applicants must have a qualification in Nautical Science, Maritime Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Training durations will vary from country to country.

If you have any queries about our International Cadet program, please get in touch with your local manning office

UK Cadets

Successful applications will undertake a 36-month officer training programme, combining theoretical classroom study with onboard experience.  Our engineering cadets undertake a minimum of 6-months onboard training, whilst our deck cadets undertake a minimum of 12 months, all onboard internationally trading vessels.

Our requirements for UK cadets are:

– aged 18 or above at the commencement of the first sea phase
– a minimum of 4 GCSE’s/National 5’s at grade C or above
including Maths, English and at least one physical science
– have a valid UK/EEA passport
– have been normally resident in the UK for the last 36 months

For those applying to Foundation Degree or SPD route, we also require A-level/Higher Maths or Physics in addition to the above.

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The Application
Process

Find our minimum requirements to apply below. We are looking for hard-working, driven individuals who are committed and enthusiastic about a seafaring career.

Any additional relevant work experience, hobbies and interest will help your application.

Fill out the form

1

Contact your local manning office with your CV expressing your interest in our Cadetship program.

Any additional relevant work experience, hobbies and interest will help your application.

Interviews

2

Applicants with the right qualifications and
experience will move to interview stage:

1. Interview at your local office

2. Online interview with London HQ

Checks

3

If your interviews are successful, you will need to complete the
necessary pre-joining checks like a medical exam and US Visa application prior to vessel assignment.

Briefing

4

Once you have been assigned to a vessel, you will complete a pre-joining brief with your local office.

Welcome aboard!

5

Congratulations – it’s time to embark on your first ship!

Contact your local manning office to apply