Marine Electro-Technical Officer Merchant Navy
Become: Marine Electro-Technical Officer Merchant Navy
Adept, versatile and stacks of initiative, you are entirely happy spending time away from home and tolerant whilst living in close proximity with fellow crew members. Decisive, self-reliant and good under pressure, you are both happy to lead and be part of a close knit team where your good communication skills come regularly in to play.
Your training as an Officer Cadet in the Electro-Technical discipline (METO)to manage and maintain the sophisticated range of electrical, electronic and engineering equipment which are everyday features of modern vesselsresults in a Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering and also allows the option of top-up to an Honours Degree. Either degree option includes professional certification by the MCA, allowing you to work on vessels of any flag, worldwide. A range of companies and institutions offer sponsorship throughout the period of training which comprises a mix of college study and practical sea experience. Sponsors are listed at: [http://www.careersatsea.org/sponsoring-companies/]
Admission to a Foundation Degree course requires a minimum of 120 UCAS points, including a numerate subject plus GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Maths, Science and English.
About: Marine Electro-Technical Officer Merchant Navy
With the increasing use of modern and ever developing technologies at sea, demand for METOs is rapidly growing to manage and maintain the sophisticated range of electrical, electronic and engineering equipment which comprise the everyday features of a modern commercial vessel. You will have the opportunity to develop your career along a professional electrical and electronic engineering pathway leading to the rank of Chief Electro-Technical Officer, Chief Technical Officer or Electrical Superintendent, the precise title depending upon the company you are with.
Your lifestyle at sea will vary subject to the type and trading pattern of each ship but most offer great opportunity for global travel.. Ship types include Container, Cruise, Dry Cargo, Oil/Gas Tanker Car carriers and Ro/Ro Ferries to name but a few.