Organisations join forces to protect cadets throughout their training
A group of dedicated industry professionals has been created to prioritise the health and well-being of cadets during training, both on land and at sea.
Young people are critical to the future of maritime, so it is important they feel safe and supported at every step of their cadet journey. While an opportunity for a new career and adventure, being a cadet is hard work, often with long periods away from home and family, learning new skills and technologies.
The aim of the Cadet Welfare Support Group is to protect the cadet throughout this training, ensuring the correct teaching, practice and conditions are consistent throughout, while providing an external support and intervention system.
Made up of representatives from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the Merchant Navy Training Board and Nautilus International, the support group will investigate cadet health and safety issues as and when they arise, evaluating the risk to cadet’s safety and, if required, manage and implement a course of action.
The support group expects sponsoring companies and the trainers who manage cadets to provide adequate support, training and safe working conditions at all times when on board.
Maritime Minister Baroness Vere said:
Virginia McVea, Maritime and Coastguard Agency Chief Executive, said: