Applications invited for cadet training opportunity
Pilot project to address need for seafarer training
The deadline to apply for NextWave Seafarers training programme, launching in July 2025 is looming and cadets from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are invited to apply by 31 May 2025.
The pilot programme is organised by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Supported by Saudi Arabia's national shipping company, Bahri, this project responds to the growing global need for trained seafarers while creating structured, meaningful career opportunities for emerging maritime professionals.
Cadets need to be nominated through their national maritime administrations and each IMO Member State may submit up to two candidates.
Only nominations submitted by the official maritime administrations will be considered. Direct applications from individuals are not considered.
The NextWave Seafarers programme provides practical, at-sea training opportunities for cadets who are enrolled in their approved training programmes, leading them to get certified as officers in the deck or engine departments, including electro-technical officers.
By placing participants aboard Bahri-operated commercial vessels, the initiative supports the completion of their required sea-time and contributes directly to their career progression in the maritime sector
Cadets will undergo up to six months of structured onboard training in real operational settings. This seagoing service forms a vital part of their path toward internationally recognised certification and helps address limited access to shipboard placements, particularly for candidates from jurisdictions where such opportunities are often limited.
All associated costs involved with the training will be covered including airfare, visas, and a monthly stipend.
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