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SO YOU WANT
TO BE A...... MARINE BIOLOGIST

Many modern industries have an effect on the state of the world’s water systems and wildlife. Marine biologists study these effects on plant and animal life in rivers, lakes and seas. They may be involved in testing and analysing water, assessing the levels of pollution, or in trying to find solutions to protect and conserve natural resources. Some of their work may involve studying climatic change or the development of new technology.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A...... COASTGUARD

The main objective of the coast guard service is to develop and enforce high standards of marine safety and to minimise accidents and loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users. Its main responsibilities are marine safety, marine emergencies and marine pollution.

Sea Going

A life on the ocean wave? There are careers in fishing, the Merchant Navy or the Royal Navy to think about. Fishing involves sailing in ocean, coastal and inland waters to catch not only fish but crustacea and molluscs too.

The Merchant Navy is the collective term for the shipping industry and includes passenger ships such as ferries and cruise liners, container ships, tankers (oil, gas and chemical), bulk carriers and specialised vessels. You could be an officer or a member of the crew, work as an engineer or be part of the hospitality and support services – all roles that work as a team to ensure the safe operation of the ship and delivery of its cargo or passengers.

There are a variety of different organisations involved in aspects related to education and training in the maritime sector: specialised nautical colleges and training establishments; universities offering maritime related courses; professional institutions and societies; and industry recognised policy-setting bodies.

Navigate your way to a maritime career

A good grounding in maths and sciences provides an excellent foundation – although these are not required for all routes to a maritime career. After completing your GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades, you need to decide whether to stay in formal education or to come into the maritime world through an apprenticeship or other training programme.

Case Study
Software Engineer

TONY WONG, Software Engineer, Remsdaq Ltd

“I joined the company as a software engineer in 2001. Remsdaq specialises in the design, development and manufacture of innovative quality hardware and software for use in emergency service command and control systems, integrated security and access control systems and utility automation systems.

Have you any idea how varied and interesting the maritime sector is, or the role it plays in our everyday lives? Over 100 organisations have started a campaign called Sea Vision UK (you can read more about it at the back of the magazine) to promote all things maritime and associated careers. This magazine has been produced by many of those organisations to show you just what’s out there.

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFA) is a civilian manned fleet, owned by the Ministry of Defence. Its main task is to supply warships of the Royal Navy at sea with fuel, food, stores and ammunition which they need to remain operational while away from base. It also provides aviation support for the Royal Navy, together with amphibious support and secure sea transport for Army units and their equipment.