The first cadet to be taking part in the joint three year programme, Matthew Banks from Cornwall, will study for a Foundation Degree in Maritime Studies at the Warsash Maritime Academy. This will allow him to gain the necessary knowledge before joining Tenacious for unique practical seamanship training on the UK’s largest square rigged sail training tall ship; he will then broaden his sea experience with sea time on board different types of ships, including tanker, container, ferry and cruise ships. As part of this unique cadetship programme, he will also complete additional training in the traditional arts of ship rigging, sail making and boat building.
The Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme provides financial support for young people seeking careers as officers in the Merchant Navy. Cadets undertake a three or four year programme split between nautical college and time at sea in a variety of British-managed vessels. The Trinity House Merchant Navy Scholarship Scheme is funded as part of Trinity House's role as the UK's largest endowed maritime charity, providing welfare and training and promoting the importance of safety at sea.
Duncan Souster, Chief Executive of the Trust said:
“We are thrilled to be welcoming such a promising cadet to the JST and thank Trinity House for their sponsorship. This is a truly unique opportunity for everyone involved and we hope to be able to build on this success and bring new cadets into the JST every year.”
Commander Graham Hockley, Secretary to the Corporation of Trinity House said:
"The Trinity House Cadet Scheme always aims to give its members a broad experience of vessel types during their time at sea and we are delighted that this programme will add tall ships to the range of vessels where our cadets can learn their profession."
L-R: Matthew Banks, Deck Officer Cadet; Captain Nigel Hope, Director of Maritime Training at Trinity House; Thomas Dutton, Deck Officer Cadet.
L-R: Commander Graham Hockley RN, Secretary of Trinity House; Captain Simon Catterson, Captain of SV Tenacious; Matthew Banks, Deck Officer Cadet; Captain Nigel Hope, Director of Maritime Training at Trinity House. All onboard SV Tenacious.
SV Tenacious at West India Docks, London