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Overview

Maritime is a vital part of our island nation's heritage and of our modern economy – supporting jobs, driving innovation and enabling trade. The sector also enables millions of people to enjoy the recreational benefits of the UK's coastal and inland waterways.

The sector is responsible for 95% of the UK’s global trade and Supports over 1 million jobs, adding £46.1bn to our economy. There are wide range of job roles in ports from dockworkers and loaders to engineers and contract managers. Careers at sea offer a wealth of opportunity, providing training and lifetime experiences which in the longer term can be continued either at sea or onshore, and there are many other career opportunities within the industry including ship management and fleet operations to ship broking and finance, maritime law and arbitration and more.

The Maritime sector offers diverse opportunities and a well-paid fulfilling career for both men and women who enjoy a challenge and want more from a career than the usual nine to five routine.

  • Felixstowe is the largest container port in the UK and is currently undergoing significant investment and expansion (right here on your doorstep!)
  • The Port of Ipswich is the UK's largest exporter of grain and both Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft offer multiple servicing facilities for North sea oil and gas and the offshore wind industry
  • Sector expected to double in size to $3trn by 2030 and needs a new generation of innovators and problem solvers to join
Useful subjects:

Business Studies • Design & Technology • English • ICT • Languages • Maths • Physics • Science 

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Boat BuilderCaptainCrane OperatorDiver •  Freight Forwarder •  Harbour MasterLogistics & distribution ManagerMarine Engineer  • Port OperativeWarehouse Worker(For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

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Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities. 

'Diversity in Maritime' video and some sector information courtesy of Maritime UK.

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Did You Know?
There are about 120 commercial ports in the United Kingdom.

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Green Skills and Sustainability Week
Event Date:
25th November 2024
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Aiming to raise awareness of the many opportunities within Green Futures, promoting sustainable working practices to help turn the tide on Carbon Emissions throughout the week we will have Guest Speakers presenting in class groups, information on training and....
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Conversation with a recently qualified Deck Officer
Katrina, when we spoke, had just graduated and was understandably extremely pleased with her achievement. She is starting her career with P&O Ferries.
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Ocean Freight Forwarding Apprentice
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
4th November 2024
Location:
FELIXSTOWE, VAC1000278509
KEDAN LOGISTICS LTD (FELIXSTOWE)
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Green Futures - Careers to get us to Net Zero
Green Futures is about green careers and the skills you need to access them. Read on to find out about the environmental challenges we face, the solutions and some of the sectors you can work in to make a difference.
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Just One Norfolk - health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people
A service offering health and well-being support and advice to families, children and young people we know how important it is to make sure we get things right for you and your family.
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The Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and groups to help all Norfolk residents
Norfolk Community Directory contains activities, services and groups to help all Norfolk residents live healthy, active and fulfilling lives. You should find something to help you, whether you want to: keep healthy, be sociable, physically active, mentally act...
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