CalMac’s latest recruits have started their training for a maritime career.
A total of 20 people aged 17-24 from across the CalMac network are training to become
an engine or deck rating
Craig Ramsay, fleet management director for CalMac, said: “Welcome aboard to our 2024 intake of apprentices, we wish them all the very best during their time with CalMac.
“They will gain valuable work experience, working alongside highly skilled crew members, which will set them up for a career at sea.”
“Gaining a spot on the CalMac Modern Apprenticeship programme is extremely rewarding, they gain valuable work experience while also completing courses at college.”
Angus Murray, 17, from Ness in Lewis, said: “I’ve always wanted to work with engines, and am really looking forward to learning new skills. There’s a lot of things to learn on board, and this is such a good opportunity.”
Eighteen-year-old Cameron Mackay from Harris, said: I’m looking forward to getting
some hands-on experience, and I’d like to stay with CalMac and work my way up.”
Seumas MacLeod is from Barra and is studying to be a deck rating: “I am looking forward to being at sea and meeting new people. I have always wanted to work in this sector.”
CalMac’s trainees from Lewis and Harris: Angus Mackay, Aidan Jamieson, Craig Mackenzie, Cameron Mackay and Alexander MacCuish.
Budding seafarers sign on for CalMac training scheme
17 September 2024