New cadet scheme

InterManager is taking part in a new subsidy scheme which aims to boost the number of cadet berths on vessels – helping cadets gain the vital sea-time they need to qualify as seafarers. InterManager is inviting ship operators to participate in a programme launched by the Polish government which guarantees 75 per cent subsidies towards six-month contracts for 400 Polish cadets. The programme is open to any ship management company wishing to allocate sea berths to Polish students who have already spent six months at sea but require a further six months to complete their training and qualify as officers or engineers. The initial pilot programme will be open to Polish cadets but InterManager hopes other seafaring countries will follow.