Passing Out at Warsash
Wednesday 22 June
Navigation, Marine Engineer and Electro-Technical Officer Cadets from Warsash Maritime Academy - part of Southampton Solent University - celebrated their graduation to fully qualified officers at their summer passing out ceremony in Southampton Guildhall.
The 150 newly qualified officers will be embarking on their chosen careers in worldwide shipping, working with some of the most prestigious employers in the cruise, cargo, container, oil and gas sectors.
Top employers represented at the ceremony included: Anglo Eastern Group, Bibby Ship Management, BP Shipping, BW Fleet Management, Carisbrooke Shipping, Carnival UK, Fred Olsen, Chiltern Maritime, Clyde Marine Training, Gulf Manning Services, Maersk, NYK LNG Ship Management, Princess Cruises, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Saga Shipping Company Ltd, Sealion Shipping, Shell International Shipping Services, Viking Recruitment and Zodiac Maritime Agencies.
Chancellor of Southampton Solent University, Admiral The Right Honourable Lord West of Spithead, was guest of honour at the event.
Andrew Hair, Director of the Academy, said: “The passing out ceremony marks a major accomplishment by the Officer Cadets in successfully completing their academic and professional programmes and I wish them every success as they embark upon their professional careers.”
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