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11 Posts | Latest reply on 03/02/2011 17:20:49 by Bigcopsmalltown | Go to original / last post

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DriftnSlide

In: Belfast/Larne
Posts: 394

Serious post from me, for a change. Stern Smile

Is anyone on here in the merchant navy or been in the merchant navy ?
Looking for some advice, as my eldest son is setting off down this road as a career.

Please PM me if you can offer any advice on a few questions I have for you.

Thankyou muchly in advance !!

Message posted by DriftnSlide on 17 January 2011 at 21:52

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DriftnSlide @ 17/01/2011 21:52:47

Bigcopsmalltown

In: Darlington
Posts: 20

Hi drift, im new to the site but am currently in the Merchant Navy working as a Chief Officer on a UK ship working in the carribean. Drop me an email / PM and I'll do my best to help out.

BC

Message posted by Bigcopsmalltown on 21 January 2011 at 03:16

Bigcopsmalltown @ 21/01/2011 03:16:52

wheelbarrow

In: Cardigan
Posts: 750

At least theres one sensible lad in the family then !!!!!!

Message posted by wheelbarrow on 21 January 2011 at 04:27

wheelbarrow @ 21/01/2011 04:27:35

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

irish & sensible

i think not!

Message posted by kwakgirl on 21 January 2011 at 13:24

kwakgirl @ 21/01/2011 13:24:04

wheelbarrow

In: Cardigan
Posts: 750

Ha ha like it :-)

Message posted by wheelbarrow on 21 January 2011 at 14:05

wheelbarrow @ 21/01/2011 14:05:03

marsey

In: South Cumbria
Posts: 273

Make sure to tell him to try and avoid his turn in the barrel at all costs Dead

Message posted by marsey on 21 January 2011 at 14:32

marsey @ 21/01/2011 14:32:33

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

I spent several years in the RFA, which was merchant navy but run by the MOD to supply and refuel warships. I left almost 20 years ago so things would be different now, but if I can answer any questions, fire away!

Message posted by Deleted Member on 21 January 2011 at 15:25

Deleted Member @ 21/01/2011 15:25:39

DriftnSlide

In: Belfast/Larne
Posts: 394

(At least theres one sensible lad in the family then !!!!!!

)

He gets it all from his father mate ! lol

Message posted by DriftnSlide on 22 January 2011 at 19:17

DriftnSlide @ 22/01/2011 19:17:58

DriftnSlide

In: Belfast/Larne
Posts: 394

Ok... So he has completed his first year as an apprentice electrician, but unfortunately due to the economic situation he is finding it hard to get an employer to continue with this. The daft thing is, you can't even continue with the theory part without a full time employer. He has now decided that its not worth the effort, and is going back to school to do his GCSE Physics, then A levels which seems to be a mandatory requirement for an officer in the Merchant Navy.
The aim and aspiration is to become a 2nd ETO and the prospect of becoming a 1st ETO within a few years. As he has already started in the field of electrics, this seems to be the logical way forward to get his training and have a definite job and career at the end of it.
Passenger vessels is what he is interested in, and sponsorship from a shipping company to put him through college as an ETO cadet.

Message posted by DriftnSlide on 22 January 2011 at 19:26

DriftnSlide @ 22/01/2011 19:26:24

Bigcopsmalltown

In: Darlington
Posts: 20

Slidy - I'm in the RFA! Small world!

Message posted by Bigcopsmalltown on 03 February 2011 at 17:19

Bigcopsmalltown @ 03/02/2011 17:19:54

Bigcopsmalltown

In: Darlington
Posts: 20

Driftin - replied to your pm- sorry for delay- been at sea!

Message posted by Bigcopsmalltown on 03 February 2011 at 17:20

Bigcopsmalltown @ 03/02/2011 17:20:49

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