Applications for 2021 Maritime Education Programme open

Applications are now open for six recruits to join the Meridian Adventure Academy for 2021. This training programme is said to be a prestigious opportunity for young talent to attain a complete maritime education and start a career at sea.

The Meridian Adventure Academy teaches those enlisted in the 21-month training schedule a deep respect for the ocean, as well as principles that will guide them through life, says the company. With only six cadets per intake, applicants must be driven, dedicated and passionate about a life on the water.

Designed to equip recruits with the skill set and tools to excel in a life in the yachting industry and beyond, it combines theory modules and practical hands-on training at sea. The prospective cadets will begin with three months of rigorous introductory and safety training in Siğacik on Turkey’s Aegean Coast. Those who qualify and are selected for continuation will fly to Raja Ampat, Indonesia, to start an 18-month on-board training programme.

Cadets will learn six key skill areas during the holistic programme: engineering; galley; sailing, spars and rigging; deck and interior; navigation; and guest services.

The best candidates will be contracted with the Meridian Adventure Charter Fleet to operate its yachts in nine different regions around the world.

“In the current climate it is more important than ever to empower young people, teaching the discipline and skills that enable them to have a life-long career,” says founder, Sean Galleymore. “More than this, successful cadets in the Meridian Adventure Academy will grow as a person, understanding their strengths and their potential. Succeeding here means that you have excelled at one of the toughest and most revered maritime academies in the world.”

“Investment into hospitality simultaneously enables the growth of tourism, supports the local community and builds careers. It has the capacity to lift people up and take them to the next level,” says Askar Alshinbayev, principal at Meridian Capital Limited. “We believe that creating empowerment in the areas in which we operate is key to creating value, not only in the quality of service that our hospitality offerings deliver but also in terms of giving people key life skills. By investing in a dynamic experience-based tourism business like Meridian Adventure, we not only wanted to create a world-class tourism offering, we wished to invest in a sector that needed a high level of training to ensure that service on board is elevated and trusted for excellence. The academy provides structure to young people who are passionate about the oceans and we endeavour to leave them with aspects of eco-stewardship.”