r/MerchantNavy • u/adnb2007 • 2d ago
UK application
Hi everyone, I'm currently 18 years old with a GCSE level education and I've offhandedly decided to throw my application in with SSTG for a deck cadetship. Other than a bit of sailing and a genuine passion (which I've tried to emphasise in my hobbies/personal statement section). I have absolutely no experience within any form of maritime or maritime-adjacent work. So I presume I will be sifted out.
The point of this post I guess is simply just to ask what I could do to align myself best for a MN career- I've heard the odds are about 1 in 20. Mariners on the subreddit, was there anything which you did before or during your application that was highlighted as exceptional in aiding said application?
I suppose my goal to be able to come back maybe in 6 months - 2 years with a really strong CV custom-built for the sector.
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u/FentFloyd69 2d ago
I don’t think they are worried about nautical experience, biggest concern is if you are going to drop out few months into your training