Mercy Ships offer training to maritime volunteers

Aug 7th, 2020 (Updated Apr 21st, 2022)

Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world providing free, world-class healthcare.

But did you know that Mercy Ships also offers free training for the maritime volunteers who help keep the ship running?

Did you know that Mercy Ships offers free training for the maritime volunteers who help keep the ship running?

On average, the Maritime Training Program offers training to 150 crew members and staff each year. This innovative training program ensures that deck crew are fully qualified to international maritime standards and fully licensed.

Through this training, we build capacity within this essential group of volunteers and help train them for a future in the maritime industry.

Recently, seven deckhands became Deck Ratings and four Deck Ratings became certified Able Seafarers on the Africa Mercy. Their accomplishments were honoured in a ceremony onboard.

To read more about this amazing programme click HERE

Read more about Mercy Ships here: www.mercyships.org.uk/

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