A new cohort of Marine Society apprentices began their first residential training block in Plymouth this month. Six apprentices on Boatmaster, Workboat Crew or Port Operative apprenticeships are spending two weeks in Plymouth undertaking classroom and practical training with SeaRegs Training Ltd. For several of them, this is their first experience on a motorboat and they have already gained validated skills including the RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate. Jacob Loveless, aged 16 is our youngest apprentice. He successfully applied for an apprenticeship with Portland Harbour Port to train as a Boatmaster and his aim is to become a skipper operating RIB pleasure rides out of Weymouth. Jacob’s years spent in the Sea Cadets has given him a head start in terms of the skills and knowledge he is gaining.
Apprenticeships last 12 months for Port Operatives and up to 24 months for Boatmaster or Crewmember. A total of 33 Marine Society apprentices across all Standards are now at various stages within their programme with the first Boatmasters due to complete this autumn.
