The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC) gave cadets and lecturers from Fleetwood Nautical Campus a “real world experience” of the day-to-day running of a lifeline ferry service.
Nineteen engineering and deck cadets sailed on Manxman and were given an extensive tour of the ship, including the engine room, vehicle decks, bridge, and they even managed to view the steering gear and bow thrusters.
The students, including one from the Isle of Man also met and spoke to Officers and crew on Manxman to learn about the daily operations of running a ferry service.
Fleetwood Cadets
“We are happy to support young talent who are keen to get into the maritime industry and give them practical hands-on experience to help their learning,” said James Royston, Fleet Operations Manager at IOMSPC.
“We have supported a number of Manx seafarers who have wanted to get into the industry and a lot of our Officers and Crew have been trained at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and have gone on to enjoy great sailing careers with us.”
Tim Ashton, Programme Leader of Advanced Certificate Martine Engineering at Fleetwood Nautical Campus said: “The cadets learned a great deal about operating the ship and what life is like on board.
“They were given an extensive tour of the ship, and even managed to view the steering gear and bow thrusters. Thank you so much to the Steam Packet for allowing us to sail on Manxman.
“The trip could not have gone better and we really appreciate the work that has been put in to make this happen.”
The Steam Packet say that Manxman is the “ideal vessel for budding seafarers to see first-hand, as it was built to include the latest advances in ship management systems”.
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